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What is Insolation

Chapter 9
Human Agro-Energy Optimization for Business and Industry
A term describing a phenomenon, where a unit area of surface receives solar radiation intensity in a period of time; it may be expressed in the SI Units of kWh/m 2 /day.
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Comprehensive Characterisation of Biomass and Weather for Deployment of the Renewable Energy Systems
Yusto Mugisha Yustas (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania) and Valerian Cosmas Silayo (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 34
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-4118-3.ch009
Abstract
The inefficient use of traditional biomass energy sources for cooking and scarce electricity are challenges in the least developed countries. This chapter presents the comprehensive characterisation approach for renewable energy (RE) related resources and sources, which support the measures to address the challenges. The approach's effectiveness is demonstrated in rural semi-arid areas. The demonstration involved sampling and laboratory analysis of cow dung (CD), data collection and analysis of solar irradiance, wind speed (WS), and ambient temperature (AT). In addition, weather data were collected using the novel onsite weather station. Results show that the area has quality CD (C/N ratio of 19), annual average solar insolation and WS of 4.5 kWh/m2/day and 4.7 m/s, respectively. Also, AT varies by 4oC within a day. The results show that the development of RE systems is feasible in the areas. Therefore, the approach is recommended to researchers and RE systems project developers.
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Chapter 15
Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Applications
The solar power density incident on a surface of stated area and orientation (W/m2).
Published in Chapter: Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Applications; From: Handbook of Research on Solar Energy Systems and Technologies
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The Influence of Smoke From Forest Fires on the Meteorological and Electrical Characteristics of the Atmosphere
Irradiation of the earth's surface with solar radiation of all types, which has light, heat and bactericidal effects.
Published in Chapter: The Influence of Smoke From Forest Fires on the Meteorological and Electrical Characteristics of the Atmosphere; From: Predicting, Monitoring, and Assessing Forest Fire Dangers and Risks
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Synchronized Operation of Grid Power, Solar Power, and Battery for Smart Energy Management
The solar power density incident on a surface of stated area and orientation, usually expressed as watts AU127: Anchored Object 26 per square meter or Btu AU128: Anchored Object 27 per square foot per hour.
Published in Chapter: Synchronized Operation of Grid Power, Solar Power, and Battery for Smart Energy Management; From: Handbook of Research on Power and Energy System Optimization
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