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Grigoriou, Georgia
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2015-06-16T13:09:23Z
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2015-09-27T05:57:52Z
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2015-06-16
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https://repository.ihu.edu.gr//xmlui/handle/11544/383
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Estimation of maximum energy production by PV & wind turbines in Cyprus
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masterThesis
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Photovoltaic power systems
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Wind turbines
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Dissertations, Academic
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Cyprus
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energy policy
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electricity to grid
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heal.keywordURI.LCSH
solar potential
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heal.keywordURI.LCSH
wind potential
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photovoltaic
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wind turbine
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en
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free
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School of Science and Technology, MSc in Energy Systems
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2011-09
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Grigoriou, Georgia, 2011, Estimation of maximum energy production by PV & wind turbines in Cyprus ,Master's Dissertation, International Hellenic University
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This dissertation was written as a part of the MSc in Energy Systems at the
International Hellenic University. Here is a summary of the dissertation.
The purpose of this study was to identify the electricity exported to the central grid
from RES with a focus on PV systems and wind turbines, taking into account
parameters such as the different policies and the meteorological conditions that exist
throughout the country as well as grid connection issues in Cyprus
The installation of wind farms and photovoltaic systems constitutes a solution for the
continuously increasing energy demand of this highly developing region. The
combination of the interconnections that take place between the island and other
countries, and the growth of Wind Farms and PV systems enable the progressive
decommissioning of the crude oil power stations, resulting in numerous environmental
and financial profits as well as putting an end to the significant energy dependence of
Cyprus on third countries.
The solar and wind potential of Cyprus seems capable of supporting the
transformation of the island’s energy system from an almost totally dependent on
imported fossil fuels to a modern one in which indigenous sources of energy will have
an important role in reducing import fuel and increasing energy of supply.
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ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................ IV
CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. VII
LIST OF TABLES ......................................................................................................... IX
LIST OF FIGURES ........................................................................................................ X
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1
2 LITERATURE REVIEW ............................................................................................ 5
2.1 CYPRUS ENERGY SITUATION ..................................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Energy supply, production and consumption ........................................ 6
2.1.2 Progress of RES environment in Cyprus .............................................. 13
2.2 INSTITUTIONAL SPECIFICITIES .................................................................................. 19
2.2.1 Energy Service ..................................................................................... 19
2.2.2 Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) ................................................... 20
2.2.3 Transmission System Operator (TSO) ................................................. 20
2.2.4 Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) ....................................... 21
2.2.5 Cyprus Institute of Energy (CIE) .......................................................... 22
2.2.6 Cyprus Energy Agency (CEA) ............................................................... 23
2.3 NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY .................................................................................... 24
2.3.1 Energy policy and targets ................................................................... 24
2.3.2 Electricity Market ................................................................................ 25
2.3.3 Legislative framework in the energy sector for RES ............................ 27
2.3.4 RES targets .......................................................................................... 28
2.3.5 Overview of policies and measures to promote RES ........................... 30
2.3.6 Support for RES electricity in Cyprus ................................................... 34
2.4 BASICS OF SOLAR AND WIND TECHNOLOGIES .............................................................. 38
2.4.1 Photovoltaic ........................................................................................ 38
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2.4.2 Wind turbines ..................................................................................... 41
2.4.3 Effects and benefits of solar and wind technologies ........................... 45
2.5 GRID INTERCONNECTION ....................................................................................... 46
2.5.1 Cyprus electricity infrastructure .......................................................... 46
2.5.2 RES interconnection Policy .................................................................. 48
3 PROBLEM DEFINITION ....................................................................................... 51
3.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................... 51
3.2 SOLAR POTENTIAL ................................................................................................ 52
3.2.1 Description .......................................................................................... 52
3.2.2 Meteorological data ........................................................................... 54
3.3 WIND POTENTIAL ................................................................................................ 56
3.3.1 Description .......................................................................................... 56
3.3.2 Meteorological data ........................................................................... 58
3.4 METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................. 60
4 CONTRIBUTION ................................................................................................. 63
4.1 ENERGY PRODUCTION BY PV SYSTEMS ...................................................................... 63
4.1.1 Small PV system of 20kW .................................................................... 63
4.1.2 Large PV system of 150kW ................................................................. 66
4.2 ENERGY PRODUCTION BY WIND SYSTEMS .................................................................. 69
4.2.1 Small wind system of 30kW ................................................................ 72
4.2.2 Large wind system of 1MW ................................................................ 75
4.2.3 Large wind system of 10MW .............................................................. 78
4.2.4 Large wind system of 100MW ............................................................ 81
5 CONCLUSIONS ................................................................................................... 85
REFERENCES ............................................................................................................ 89
GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................... 93
APPENDIX I ............................................................................................................. 95
APPENDIX II ............................................................................................................ 99
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heal.advisorName
Zachariadis, Theodoros
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heal.committeeMemberName
Zachariadis, Theodoros
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Papadopoulos, Agis
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Mitianoudis, Nikolaos
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heal.academicPublisher
School of Science &Technology, Master of Science (MSc) in Energy Systems
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ihu
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114
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