Renewable energy resources for residential applications in coastal areas: A modular approach

Abstract

Most coastal areas are experiencing relatively large quantum of solar and wind energy. If the wind is heavy it might produce larger sea waves of high energy contents. The electricity needs of a township or a village situated in a coastal area can be partially fulfilled by installing a modular mini electricity generating unit and an intensified solar heat extractor in buildings. Also, installation of medium sized windmill plant, solar heated steam turbine electricity generator and sea wave energy extracting plants could fulfil the rest of the electricity needs of the township. This approach leads self sufficiency in electricity and provides pollution free electrical energy to the consumers. This project reports the design approach of the system development including the cost factors involved.