Browsing Faculty Work (AUS Sustainability) by Author "f2b60a3d-29c0-4c27-a61a-8cd00456fc88"
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Assessment of solar electricity production in the United Arab Emirates
Poullikkas, Andreas; Gadalla, Mohamed (2013)In this work the possible large-scale integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems and parabolic trough concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) power system is investigated in technical, ... -
A comparative assessment of net metering and feed in tariff schemes for residential PV systems
Poullikkas, Andreas (2013-09)In this work, a comparative assessment of net metering vs. feed-in-tariff (FiT) supporting schemes for residential PV systems is carried out. A formulation for the computation of net metering supporting scheme parameters, ... -
A comparative overview of large-scale battery systems for electricity storage
Poullikkas, Andreas (2013-11)In this work, an overview of the different types of batteries used for large-scale electricity storage is carried out. In particular, the current operational large-scale battery energy storage systems around the world with ... -
A comparative overview of wet and dry cooling systems for Rankine cycle based CSP plants
Poullikkas, Andreas; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis; Kourtis, George (2013-01)Today, the combination of global warming and volatile conventional fuel prices are key factors in driving investment in electricity generation plants based on the concentrated solar power (CSP) technology. With ... -
The cost of integration of parabolic trough CSP plants in isolated Mediterranean power systems
Poullikkas, Andreas; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis; Kourtis, George (2010-06)In this work, a technical and economic analysis concerning the integration of parabolic trough concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies, with or without thermal storage capability, in an existing typical small isolated ... -
Cost-benefit analysis for the installation of cogeneration CSP technology in Cyprus
Poullikkas, Andreas; Kourtis, George; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis (2013-12)The purpose of this work is to investigate whether the installation of an innovative cogeneration of electricity and desalinated water (DSW) with concentrated solar power (CSP) technology in Cyprus is economically feasible. ... -
The costs of power outages: A case study for Cyprus
Zachariadis, Theodoros; Poullikkas, Andreas (Elsevier, 2012-10)We study the costs of electricity disruptions in Cyprus, which suffered severe power shortages in summer 2011 after an explosion that destroyed 60% of its power generating capacity. We employ both economic and engineering ... -
Heat rate curve approximation for power plants without data measuring devices
Poullikkas, Andreas (2012)In this work, a numerical method, based on the one-dimensional finite difference technique, is proposed for the approximation of the heat rate curve, which can be applied for power plants in which no data acquisition is ... -
A hybrid model for the optimum integration of renewable technologies in power generation systems
Poullikkas, Andreas; Kourtis, George; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis (2011-02)The main purpose of this work is to assess the unavoidable increase in the cost of electricity of a generation system by the integration of the necessary renewable energy sources for power generation (RES-E) technologies ... -
A Measure of Capacity Contribution of Static Mono-Si Photovoltaic Systems
Varnavas, Constantinos; Poullikkas, Andreas (2013-05)Photovoltaic (PV) systems generate electricity in the daytime when system demand is generally moderate to high. For Mediterranean countries, there is also seasonal coincidence of high system demand and high PV load factors. ... -
Optimal sizing of modular air-cooled condensers for CSP plants
Poullikkas, Andreas; Grimes, Ronan; Walsh, Edmond; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis (2013-01)In this work, a parametric optimization analysis of various innovative modular air-cooled condenser systems is carried out in order to identify the optimum system configuration and size to be used as the cooling system in ... -
Optimization analysis for pumped energy storage systems in small isolated power systems
Poullikkas, Andreas (Politechnika Warszawska, 2013-06)In this work, a technical and economic analysis concerning the integration of pumped energy storage plants in small island power systems and in particular in the Cyprus power system is carried out. For the simulation of ... -
Optimum sizing of steam turbines for concentrated solar power plants
Poullikkas, Andreas; Rouvas, Constantinos; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis; Kourtis, George (2012)In this work, a selection of the optimum steam turbine type and size for integration in concentrated solar power (CSP) plants is carried out. In particular, the optimum steam turbine input and output interfaces for a ... -
An overview of future sustainable nuclear power reactors
Poullikkas, Andreas (2013)In this paper an overview of the current and future nuclear power reactor technologies is carried out. In particular, the nuclear technology is described and the classification of the current and future nuclear reactors ... -
An overview of load demand and price forecasting methodologies
Kourtis, George; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis; Poullikkas, Andreas (2011)In this work, an overview of the various methodologies developed in recent years for short, mid and long term load and price forecasting is carried out. In the analysis the advantages and disadvantages of each method are ... -
An overview of the EU Member States support schemes for the promotion of renewable energy sources
Poullikkas, Andreas; Kourtis, George; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis (2012)In this work, an overview of the European Union (EU) Member States support schemes for the promotion of renewable energy sources (RES) is provided. In particular, the status of the electricity generation capacity as well ... -
Parametric analysis for the installation of solar dish technologies in Mediterranean regions
Poullikkas, Andreas; Kourtis, George; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis (2010-12)In this work a feasibility study is carried out in order to investigate whether the installation of solar dish technologies for power generation in Mediterranean regions is economically feasible. The study takes into account ... -
Parametric assessment of concentrated photovoltaic parks for the Mediterranean region
Poullikkas, Andreas; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis; Kourtis, George (2013)Solar electricity produced by concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar cells is an alternative renewable energy technology for sustainably providing the world's future energy requirements. Although the technology is relatively ... -
Review of best practices of solar electricity resources applications in selected Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries
Tsikalakis, Antonis; Tomtsi, T; Hatziargyriou, N.D.; Poullikkas, Andreas; Malamatenios, Ch.; Giakoumelos, E.; Jaouad, O. Cherkaoui; Chenak, A.; Fayek, A.; Matar, T.; Yasin, A. (2011-08)Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries present abundant solar potential, which to some extent has been exploited for electricity production. However, the largest part of this potential remains still unexploited. The ... -
A review of net metering mechanism for electricity renewable energy sources
Poullikkas, Andreas; Kourtis, George; Hadjipaschalis, Ioannis (2013)In this work, an overview of the net metering mechanism for renewable energy sources for power generation (RES-E) systems is carried out. In particular, the net metering concept is examined with its benefits and ...