Naslov
Multi-criteria approach in solar urban water supply systems

Autori
Margeta, Jure ; Đurin, Bojan

Izvornik
Proceedings of the institution of civil engineers-water management (1741-7589) 170 (2017), 6; 273-286

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Water Pumping System ; Critical Period Method ; Multicriteria Analysis ; Sustainable Water Supply

Sažetak
An innovative method for sizing solar photovoltaic (PV) pumping systems in urban water supply systems (UWSSs) is presented. The methodology is based on various critical period approaches (the critical period method). A multicriteria analysis was carried out to evaluate the effects of the critical period duration on the system characteristics. It was found that the critical period length is a design variable that significantly affects the economic, environmental and social aspects of the solution, with a lengthening of the critical period resulting in improvement of the overall sustainability of the solution. The results obtained indicate that a solar PV system is a promising solution to the energy sustainability of UWSSs. This form of energy supply does not emit greenhouse gases and furthermore the ‘social cost’ of carbon dioxide estimates decrease. The concept of a stand-alone PV energy system is a particularly promising sustainable energy solution.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Elektrotehnika, Građevinarstvo, Temeljne tehničke znanosti

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