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Feasibility analysis of introducing renewable energy systems in environmental basic facilities: A case study in Busan, South Korea

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  • Kim, Jiwon
  • Choi, Hyunho
  • Kim, Samuel
  • Yu, Jaecheul

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The present operation and future expansion feasibility of renewable energy at 30 business locations in 12 EBFs in Busan at South Korea were investigated. Currently, 197 GWh/yr of electric power is produced from renewable energies at the EBFs. The largest energy source, except waste heat, is biogas (154 GWh/yr), followed by solar photovoltaic (5.56 KWh/yr) at 11 business locations. A field survey revealed potential production by PV, wind power, and small hydropower of 8.2, 6.2 and 0.751 GWh/yr with associated GHG mitigation of 3620, 2737, and 332 tCO2/yr, respectively, at 26 business locations. A cost-benefit analysis demonstrates that the use of governmental support or private investment could be the most efficient way to introduce renewable energies to EBFs.

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  • Kim, Jiwon & Choi, Hyunho & Kim, Samuel & Yu, Jaecheul, 2018. "Feasibility analysis of introducing renewable energy systems in environmental basic facilities: A case study in Busan, South Korea," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 150(C), pages 702-708.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:150:y:2018:i:c:p:702-708
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.03.006
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