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Prospect of an environmentally balanced energy system from rice husks and wind

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  • Sadhu, D.
  • Ocácia, G.
  • Zen, L.

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A study is presented on the economic evaluation of a small energy system based on the availabity of natural energy sources in the agrarian state of Rio Grande do Sul of Brazil. A combined energy system run by burning the rice husks as a by-product and the energy a available from the windy sites, especially during the irrigation period, could be a viable proposition to meet the constant deficiency of power supply in the region. The electricity generating cost from the rice husks could be as low as US$ 34.03/MWh, whereas from wind energy it could cost US$ 67.79 and 112.98/MWh at places where the annual average wind speed is 6 and 5 m/s, respectively. On average, the combined system could produce electricity at US$ 62.21/MWh based on a 7% interest rate on the investment.

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  • Sadhu, D. & Ocácia, G. & Zen, L., 1993. "Prospect of an environmentally balanced energy system from rice husks and wind," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 3(8), pages 885-889.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:3:y:1993:i:8:p:885-889
    DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(93)90046-J
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