Jure Margeta
University of Split, Faculty of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Croatia
Zvonimir Glasnovic
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Croatia
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http://dx.doi.org/10.3384/ecp110571408Published in: World Renewable Energy Congress - Sweden; 8-13 May; 2011; Linköping; Sweden
Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings 57:5, p. 1408-1415
Published: 2011-11-03
ISBN: 978-91-7393-070-3
ISSN: 1650-3686 (print), 1650-3740 (online)
The paper presents an innovative solution that combines Pump Storage Hydroelectric (PSH) with power plants that use only Renewable Energy Sources (RES) into a unique energy producing technological system; called Concept-H; which combines PV; solar thermal and wind power plants with PSH. The basic difference between Concept-H and the previous use of RES; where output energy depends on the fluctuating input energy; lies in the fact that such new concept can continuously and safe supply a consumer with electric energy and power. In this sense RES are put in equal position with conventional energy sources and Concept-H promises to be the important building element of the future sustainable power system as a green strategy of electric energy production. The application of Concept-H creates a significantly lower risk for humans and the environment; than when using conventional technologies; especially in possible incidental situations. The proposed solution is flexible for realization and can be applied in different climatic; hydrological and physical conditions where people live.
Concept-H; Renewable Energy; Hydroelectric Energy; Sustainable Energy Supply; Green Energy Scenario
