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dc.date.accessioned | 2022-08-18T10:12:41Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2022-08-18T10:12:41Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2010 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Debono, M. (2010). Analysis of wind and irradiation data for possible alternative energy use at the University Gozo Campus (Bachelor's dissertation). | en_GB |
dc.identifier.uri | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/100708 | - |
dc.description | B.SC.(HONS)PHYSICS | en_GB |
dc.description.abstract | It is now considered a fact that increased greenhouse gas emissions will result in serious climate change consequences. Reducing the world's fossil fuel dependence via the installation of alternative energy systems will play a key role in averting future climate change catastrophes. An assessment of the in situ wind and solar irradiation characteristics present at the University of Malta- Gozo Campus in Xewkija, Gozo was carried out with a view to installing hybrid wind and solar powered systems within the building grounds. The setting up of two 15 kW horizontal axis wind turbines at 18 m height and a 21 kWp double-axis tracking photovoltaic system (occupying around 65% of available roof area) was estimated to generate approximately 74,000 kWh/yr. Such electricity generation would make up for, and exceed, an estimated future consumption of 55,000 kWh/yr. Should only one turbine be installed, and should the photovoltaic system be installed on fixed mounts, an estimated 47,000 kWh/yr would be generated. Installing this renewable energy system would also help Malta reach its 2020 commitment with the European Union that 10% of the final energy consumption must be sourced from alternative energies. | en_GB |
dc.language.iso | en | en_GB |
dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess | en_GB |
dc.subject | University of Malta. Gozo Campus | en_GB |
dc.subject | Wind power -- Malta -- Gozo | en_GB |
dc.subject | Solar energy -- Malta -- Gozo | en_GB |
dc.title | Analysis of wind and irradiation data for possible alternative energy use at the University Gozo Campus | en_GB |
dc.type | bachelorThesis | en_GB |
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dc.publisher.institution | University of Malta | en_GB |
dc.publisher.department | Faculty of Science. Department of Physics | en_GB |
dc.description.reviewed | N/A | en_GB |
dc.contributor.creator | Debono, Michael (2010) | - |
Appears in Collections: | Dissertations - FacSci - 1965-2014 Dissertations - FacSciPhy - 1967-2017 |
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