NICOP - Decentralized Renewable Energy Systems for Isolated Communities
Abstract
Fossil fuel has been the main energy source for combustion systems in many decades and contributed to the world economic development. The popularity and widespread use of this fuel source are based on various advantages including high energy density, ease to use, and low cost compared to other alternative fuels. However, the increase in consumption of fossil fuel caused serious problems to the environment such as global warming and air pollution. Reports from International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) show that during the last century, the Earth surface temperature has increased by about 0.6oC. In addition to diminishing fossil supply and increase cost of tapping remained reserved. Many evidences also suggest that our future will be negatively impacted if humans keep degrading the environment. It is therefore of vital importance to put these emissions under control. In an effort to reduce the dependence on fossil fuel and to reduce the emissions from combustion systems, renewable energy has been introduced and applied. Utilization of solar power, wind power, and biomass resources may give the most promising solution, which is particularly beneficial to the environment and protects natural resources as well.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N629091512017
Entities
People
- Le Chi Heip
Organizations
- Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy