Browsing Engineering (Faculty of) by Subject "Renewable Energy"
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Energy Storage Solutions for Wind Generator Connected Distribution Systems in Rural Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2009-11-16)Environmental awareness and uncertainty about continued supply of fossil fuel has given rise to the renewable energy movement. Wind based power generation has been at the forefront of the motion to integrate distributed ... -
A Framework For Microgrid Planning Using Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
(University of Waterloo, 2015-11-10)Microgrids are local energy providers that can potentially reduce energy expenses and emissions by utilizing distributed energy resources (DERs) and are alternatives to existing centralized systems. This thesis investigates ... -
A Generalized Optimal Planning Platform for Microgrids of Remote Communities Considering Frequency and Voltage Regulation Constraints
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-24)Access to electricity is a key factor behind development and expansion of modern societies, and electric power systems are the backbone infrastructure for economic growth of nations and communities. However, more than a ... -
Globe Park: Hybridizing Cultural, Ecological, and Industrial Spaces on Hamilton's Bayfront Landscape
(University of Waterloo, 2008-05-26)Applying complex ecosystems theory, this thesis maps and analyzes the codependency of ecological and manufacturing flows affecting cities, the landscape, and the environment. Learning from this analysis, a prototype for a ... -
Long-Term Renewable Energy Generation Planning for Off-grid Remote Communities
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-13)Electricity is widely seen as a flexible energy source that can potentially improve access to services and economic development in remote locations. Worldwide, there are 1.3 billion people without electricity access, out ... -
Modeling of a Renewable Energy System, Experiential Innovation and Technology Centre
(University of Waterloo, 2008-10-14)Energy consumption has been increasing rapidly over the last few decades. In 2003, Ontario’s energy needs were in the order of 155.1 TWh and are expected to increase to 168.9 TWh by 2014. This will create an increased ... -
Modeling of Renewable Resources in Distribution System Planning and Operation
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-03)In recent decades, interest in placing renewable resources in conventional power systems has increased because of their ability to reduce fossil fuel consumption, which leads to the preservation of the environment. The ... -
Modelling of a Natural-Gas-Based Clean Energy Hub
(University of Waterloo, 2012-04-30)The increasing price of fuel and energy, combined with environmental laws and regulations, have led many different energy producers to integrate renewable, clean energy sources with non-renewable ones, forming the idea of ... -
The New AC/DC Hybrid Microgrid Paradigm: Analysis and Operational Control
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-03)AC/DC hybrid microgrids (HMGs) represent a promising architecture that allows the hosting of innovative dc energy resources, such as renewables, and modern dc loads, such as electric vehicles, thereby reducing the number ... -
New Analysis and Operational Control Algorithms for Islanded Microgrid Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-14)Driven by technical, economic and environmental benefits for different stakeholders in the power industry, the electric distribution system is currently undergoing a major paradigm shift towards having an increasing portion ... -
Optimal Integration of Renewable Energy Sources in Oil Refinery Operations
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-27)Petroleum refining is one of the energy intensive sectors of the oil and gas (O&G) industry. With increase in global energy demand and declining energy return on energy invested (EROEI) of crude oil, global energy consumption ... -
Resource Management in Green Wireless Communication Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2014-12-08)The development of wireless technologies has been stimulated by the ever increasing network capacity and the diversity of users' quality of service (QoS) requirements. It is widely anticipated that next-generation wireless ... -
Typology of Business Models for Emerging Grid-scale Energy Storage Technologies
(University of Waterloo, 2019-03-26)The main goals of this thesis are to develop, validate, and analyze emerging business models to ensure near-term market success of the grid-scale Energy Storage (ES) technologies. The main research contributions are a ... -
Voltage Stability Analysis with High Distributed Generation (DG) Penetration
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-14)Interest in Distributed Generation (DG) in power system networks has been growing rapidly. This increase can be explained by factors such as environmental concerns, the restructuring of electricity businesses, and the ...