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The Study on the SWOT Analysis of Solar Energy in Ethiopia
Journal of Environmental Pollution and Management, 2018
Background: Due to geographical location all places of Ethiopia will harness much amount of solar... more Background: Due to geographical location all places of Ethiopia will harness much amount of solar energy. Solar irradiation of Ethiopia varies from 4.5 kWh/m2- 7.5 kWh/m2. The technology to convert this energy to electricity is also environmentally friendly. Conclusions: The SWOT analyses solar energy in Ethiopia directs as to conclude as the following: to have interesting legal regulation (for investors, contractor, seller, and user), actual financial support for investors, tax waiving and start national certificate agency for solar energy equipment, educating for the public, investor, contractor and decision-makers in the field of the solar energy development sector. Keywords: Solar Energy; SWOT Analysis; Photovoltaic; Solar Energy Surveys; Tax; Solar Irradiation; Ethiopia Results: The power shortage in the country drives people to use solar energy for daily activity. In grid areas (towns and semi towns) barberry shop and mobile charging shops used a small solar PV system when there is a power shutdown. In the country from 7.01 PW potentials of solar energy with rough estimation, only 88.5MW can be utilized. Even though people prefer to use solar energy, the SWOT analyses identify some gaps in solar energy development. That should be solved for easily market penetration and promotion and utilization of this energy. Methods: Solar energy SWOT analyses in Ethiopia have been labeled. The current state of the art in the utilization and promotion of solar energy is presented in this paper.
Agricultural residues seem to be the most promising energy resources for developing countries. Ho... more Agricultural residues seem to be the most promising energy resources for developing countries. However, the majority of them have low energy density. One of the favorable technologies for enhancing that property is charcoal Briquetting. A large amount of agricultural and solid wastes are left in the field after harvest. The primary objective of the study was to investigate the comparative analysis of resource availability, physico-chemical properties and performance of biomass charcoal produce from the most promising wastes. Specific objective were to develop and characterizing composite charcoal briquettes, investigate factors affecting densification of composite charcoal briquettes and compare resources availability, physic-chemical property and performance of charcoal briquettes with wood charcoal. The composite charcoal briquettes were produced using ASTM standard by a combination of process factors. The three process factors were dwell time, clay binder ratio and pressure. Desi...
The Study on the SWOT Analysis of Solar Energy in Ethiopia
Journal of Environmental Pollution and Management, 2018
Background: Due to geographical location all places of Ethiopia will harness much amount of solar... more Background: Due to geographical location all places of Ethiopia will harness much amount of solar energy. Solar irradiation of Ethiopia varies from 4.5 kWh/m2- 7.5 kWh/m2. The technology to convert this energy to electricity is also environmentally friendly. Conclusions: The SWOT analyses solar energy in Ethiopia directs as to conclude as the following: to have interesting legal regulation (for investors, contractor, seller, and user), actual financial support for investors, tax waiving and start national certificate agency for solar energy equipment, educating for the public, investor, contractor and decision-makers in the field of the solar energy development sector. Keywords: Solar Energy; SWOT Analysis; Photovoltaic; Solar Energy Surveys; Tax; Solar Irradiation; Ethiopia Results: The power shortage in the country drives people to use solar energy for daily activity. In grid areas (towns and semi towns) barberry shop and mobile charging shops used a small solar PV system when there is a power shutdown. In the country from 7.01 PW potentials of solar energy with rough estimation, only 88.5MW can be utilized. Even though people prefer to use solar energy, the SWOT analyses identify some gaps in solar energy development. That should be solved for easily market penetration and promotion and utilization of this energy. Methods: Solar energy SWOT analyses in Ethiopia have been labeled. The current state of the art in the utilization and promotion of solar energy is presented in this paper.
Agricultural residues seem to be the most promising energy resources for developing countries. Ho... more Agricultural residues seem to be the most promising energy resources for developing countries. However, the majority of them have low energy density. One of the favorable technologies for enhancing that property is charcoal Briquetting. A large amount of agricultural and solid wastes are left in the field after harvest. The primary objective of the study was to investigate the comparative analysis of resource availability, physico-chemical properties and performance of biomass charcoal produce from the most promising wastes. Specific objective were to develop and characterizing composite charcoal briquettes, investigate factors affecting densification of composite charcoal briquettes and compare resources availability, physic-chemical property and performance of charcoal briquettes with wood charcoal. The composite charcoal briquettes were produced using ASTM standard by a combination of process factors. The three process factors were dwell time, clay binder ratio and pressure. Desi...