RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN THEIR SOCIOECONOMIC CONTEXT: PROSPECTS FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE GLOBAL ENERGY LANDSCAPE, A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Focusing on renewable energy sources (RES), this article examines their comprehensive impact on society and the economy. This publication goes beyond traditional approaches by introducing bibliometric analysis using CiteSpace. By identifying key research trends in the scientific literature, it contributes to a better understanding of areas of research interest in the field of renewable energy. Bibliometric analysis serves to systematize knowledge and identify the main research trends – a valuable contribution to the development of this important field of science. As a research tool, it highlights the dynamics and evolution of the field of renewable energy research; this can support the further development of this important branch of science and serve as a platform for identifying potential areas for further research and practical activities. Through a detailed analysis of trends in the scientific literature, the article contributes to a deeper understanding of areas of interest in the field of renewable energy. The results are a valuable starting point for future scientific research and practical initiatives, supporting the development of this key field

The impact of wind farms on active power losses in the power system

Increasing emission standards and European Union policy require investment in the renewable energy sector. An increasing amount of renewable energy sources, including wind farms, requires changes in the power system in countries whose energy is based on large system power plants, mostly coal-fired. Stricter share of renewable energy sources in energy mix, may improve the country’s security and ensure the diversification of fuels and the gradual independence of conventional fuels. Thanks to regulation possibilities of doubly-fed induction generators, which are equipped with a significant part of wind turbines, it is possible to obtain better electricity parameters. The location of energy sources near the receiving nodes has a positive effect on the active power losses in the power system. This article analyzes the impact of a 30 MW wind farm on the level of active power losses in the power system, taking into account the different power factor values with which the wind farm can work. Simulation were carried out using the Powerworld Simulation software

The impact of wind farms on active power losses in the power system

Increasing emission standards and European Union policy require investment in the renewable energy sector. An increasing amount of renewable energy sources, including wind farms, requires changes in the power system in countries whose energy is based on large system power plants, mostly coal-fired. Stricter share of renewable energy sources in energy mix, may improve the country’s security and ensure the diversification of fuels and the gradual independence of conventional fuels. Thanks to regulation possibilities of doubly-fed induction generators, which are equipped with a significant part of wind turbines, it is possible to obtain better electricity parameters. The location of energy sources near the receiving nodes has a positive effect on the active power losses in the power system. This article analyzes the impact of a 30 MW wind farm on the level of active power losses in the power system, taking into account the different power factor values with which the wind farm can work. Simulation were carried out using the Powerworld Simulation software

District heating simulation in the aspect of heat supply safety

District heating systems as strategic objects from the point of view of state security must ensure reliability and security in supply of heat to their customers [1, 2]. Thanks to computer simulation methods, district heating companies can analyse the operation of the heating networks at the design and operation stage. Computer simulations also offer a wide range of possibilities in the aspect of optimization of the district heating operation as well as prediction and analysis of network failure effects [3-6]. The paper concerns the simulation of a district heating network. The methods for the simulation of heating networks were characterized and simulations of district heating system were carried out. The effects of the failure were analysed at different values of outside temperatures and for different durations of failure. The value of compensation for undelivered heat was also determined. Simulations were carried out for an actual district heating system located in Rzeszow

Design of Photovoltaic Systems Using Computer Software

Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and hydroelectric power plants are an inexhaustible and clean source of electricity and heat. The development of civilization, resulting in a constant increase in the demand for electricity and the prospect of fossil fuels depletion, including coal and oil, forces us to seek new sources of energy and invest in the renewable energy sources. The development of technology and the policy of the European Union have a positive impact on the development of renewable energy sources and the increase in the installed capacity. One of the ways of obtaining electricity from renewable sources is through the photovoltaic cells. Computer software is becoming helpful in designing the photovoltaic installations. Simulations enable conducting the economic analysis and selection of the best possible installation parameters. This enables the best use of the available conditions to obtain the largest production of electricity. The article presents a project of a photovoltaic installation for a single-family building using the BlueSol Design software

Most Searched Topics in the Scientific Literature on Failures in Photovoltaic Installations

Photovoltaic installations (PVs) are currently one of the fastest-growing sources of renewable energy. Expanded forms of financial support and higher electricity prices have resulted in a large increase in its installed capacity. PV installations are increasingly being ordered by industry and privates, often for installations capacity of several hundred kilowatts. In addition to the advantages, photovoltaic installations also have drawbacks. One of these is that the increase in the voltage in the power grid leads to the exclusion of individual installations from the grid. An important issue in the operation of photovoltaic installations is also their reliability during their lifetime. The reliability of photovoltaic installations depends on the random nature of the cloud cover as well as the material’s mechanical degradations. This paper presents a literature analysis using Citespace software in terms of reliability. A detailed bibliometric analysis has been performed to outline the main drawbacks of the PV installations cited by researchers. This literature review forms the basis for further analysis. The paper also presents a new approach to implementing the Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) method for assessing the risk of failure of PV panels. The obtained results showed the main interests of scientists in the field of failure analysis of photovoltaic installations and countries having the largest share in research on this issue. The applied Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) analysis enables supporting the process of managing photovoltaic installations by analyzing installation operations in terms of reliability as reliability impacts the profitability of investments and operating costs. The proposed method can be used by the operators of photovoltaic installations or farms

Reliability-Oriented Design of a Solar-PV Deployments

Increasing restrictions on the emission of greenhouse gases by the standards and the European Union’s policy aims at increasing the share of renewable energy sources in the energy mix of the Member States. Subsequently, we observe a rapid increase in the installed capacity of the renewable energy sources. Renewable energy sources are currently the fastest growing sectors of energy generation, specifically the photovoltaic sector. In 2005, the total installed capacity in photovoltaic installations in the European Union was about 2.17 GW, while in 2019 it was already over 130 GW. Currently, due to many forms of incentive governmental measures the construction of photovoltaic installations is rapidly increasing with installations mounted on private houses and buildings. The article presents selected issues concerning the failure modes of photovoltaic installations and a comparative assessment of the estimated and the real measured electrical production of an operational photovoltaic installation. The Solar-PV power plant design approach proposed in the paper considers the failure modes to enhance the plant’s reliability