Hybrid Energy System for Battle Harbour, Labrador
Lead Researcher and Department
Dr. M. Tariq Iqbal, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University
Collaborators and Students
Dr. Neil Bose, OERC
Funding Resources
Harris Centre
Summary
The use of renewable energy systems has great importance in order to reduce the pressure on the ever-depleting fossil fuel as well as keeping the environment cleaner and healthier.
This research is about the design of a hybrid energy system for Battle Harbour, Labrador, consisting of a wind turbine and solar energy panels and energy storage. The project has five major phases: i) collection of the site energy data which includes collection of wind and solar resource data at Battle Harbour, including collection of present diesel generator fuel consumption rate and cost data, ii) collection of power consumption data over one year, iii) determination of total present cost of the energy generation at Battle Harbour, iv) determination of the fuel saving which could be achieved if a hybrid energy system is added to the site’s existing diesel generator, and v) proposing the best hybrid system.
http://www.mun.ca/harriscentre/reports/arf/2006/FinalReportIqbalEnergySystems.pdf
Dates
2006 - 2007
Keywords
Wind Energy, Renewable Energy, Hybrid Energy Systems, Wind Power, Renewable Energy Sources, Hybrid Power Systems.
Locations
Battle Harbour
Labrador
Zone 4 - Aurora
St. John's
Industry Sectors
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (including Fossil Fuel, Hydro-Electric and (Utilities)
Engineering Research and Development Laboratories (Professional, Scientific and Technical Services — Scientific Research and Development Services — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences)
Environmental Research and Development Laboratories (Professional, Scientific and Technical Services — Scientific Research and Development Services — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences)
Thematic Categories
Electrical and Computer Engineering (Engineering)
Hybrid Energy (Energy — Alternative Energy)
Departments
Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science (STJ)
Harris Centre (STJ)