Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Electricity Sector Using Smart Electric Grid Applications
Joint Authors
Abdallah, Lamiaa
El-Shennawy, Tarek
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Approximately 40% of global CO2 emissions are emitted from electricity generation through the combustion of fossil fuels to generate heat needed to power steam turbines.
Burning these fuels results in the production of carbon dioxide (CO2)—the primary heat-trapping, “greenhouse gas” responsible for global warming.
Applying smart electric grid technologies can potentially reduce CO2 emissions.
Electric grid comprises three major sectors: generation, transmission and distribution grid, and consumption.
Smart generation includes the use of renewable energy sources (wind, solar, or hydropower).
Smart transmission and distribution relies on optimizing the existing assets of overhead transmission lines, underground cables, transformers, and substations such that minimum generating capacities are required in the future.
Smart consumption will depend on the use of more efficient equipment like energy-saving lighting lamps, enabling smart homes and hybrid plug-in electric vehicles technologies.
A special interest is given to the Egyptian case study.
Main opportunities for Egypt include generating electricity from wind and solar energy sources and its geographical location that makes it a perfect center for interconnecting electrical systems from the Nile basin, North Africa, Gulf, and Europe.
Challenges include shortage of investments, absence of political will, aging of transmission and distribution infrastructure, and lack of consumer awareness for power utilization.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abdallah, Lamiaa& El-Shennawy, Tarek. 2013. Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Electricity Sector Using Smart Electric Grid Applications. Journal of Engineering،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502762
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abdallah, Lamiaa& El-Shennawy, Tarek. Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Electricity Sector Using Smart Electric Grid Applications. Journal of Engineering No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502762
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abdallah, Lamiaa& El-Shennawy, Tarek. Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Electricity Sector Using Smart Electric Grid Applications. Journal of Engineering. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502762
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502762