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Maximizing solar energy production in Switzerland is key to meet energy transition goals. Understanding in detail the current situation, and the potential for expansion is important to develop effective strategies. With this study, we want to contribute to ...

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Retrait du carbone, net zéro et implications pour la Suisse

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Comment réduire les émissions suisses des gaz à effet de serre de 50% en 2030, et de 100% pour atteindre le net zéro au plus tard en 2050? ...

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A 4D printed active compliant hinge for potential space applications using shape memory alloys and polymers

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This paper presents the proof-of-concept for a 4D printed active compliant hinge with a selectively variable stiffness for the deployment and reorientation of satellite appendages. We use 4D printing to create an active compliant hinge capable of bending t ...

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Calibration of electricity tariff for grid operator revenue conservation regardless of PV penetration

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A high penetration of intermittent electricity generation from photovoltaic source, could lead to power curtailment, in order to avoid overloads of the transmission lines, thus reducing the efficiency of the grid. This project focuses on a potential way to ...

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Numerical simulations of Pelton turbine flow to predict large head variation influence

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In the framework of the new feed-in-tariff system in Switzerland for Small Hydropower Plants (SHP), the aim of the SmallFLEX project, led by HES-SO Valais and performed in collaboration with EPFL, WSL, EAWAG, PVE, and FMV, is to show how SHP can provide wi ...

IOP PUBLISHING LTD2021

Robust and Cost Effective Synchronization Scheme for a Multicell Grid Emulator

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Steadily increasing requirements for grid connected converters, their growing unit power and output voltage call for flexible high-power medium-voltage grid emulators. Four-quadrant cascaded H-bridge topology features high output voltage resolution and hig ...

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Welfare effects of technology-based climate policies in liberalized electricity markets: seeing beyond total system cost

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This paper is a contribution to assessing the Swiss energy transition, with an emphasis on the consequences of decommissioning the nuclear power plants for the electricity market and the whole economy. We expect that increased renewable generation and dema ...

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Analysis of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) and its development potential

First of all, it is necessary to specify that this study is an academic work carried out by a student. The hypothesis and the line of reasoning that aect the results obtained are proposed in the context of a master thesis. Electricity supply is a big chall ...

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Comparative Assessment of Electrical Generating Systems for a Greek Island

Lucas Mosca

This master thesis is the last part of the master studies in the department of Energy Management and Sustainability, at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne. This work has been performed in collaboration with the company Renenig Ene ...

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