This text proposes to add the notion of access to energy autonomy to article 25 of the Declaration of Human Rights. This is so that access to energy no longer depends exclusively (or almost) on multinationals, some of which have become richer than many countries! This text should be addressed to political decision-makers, institutional and not […]
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Sizing of an Archimedean screw for hydropower - INSA Strasbourg
Sizing of an Archimedes screw for hydroelectricity - INSA Strasbourg. Optimization of an Archimedean screw for energy production in micro-hydroelectric power stations. by Guilhem DELLINGER, Abdelali TERFOUS, Abdellah GHENAIM, Pierre-André Garambois KEYWORDS: Fluid mechanics, Renewable energy, Micro hydroelectric power station, Archimedean screw, Experimentation Summary The use of Archimedes screw in micro hydroelectric power stations is a way […]
Energy transition: Portugal powered for 4 days entirely with renewable electricity!
While France continues to bet (almost) everything on nuclear electricity… countries are currently breaking records for renewable electricity production! This month it's Portugal's turn to achieve a real tour de force of renewable energy! A few days after Germany produced so much renewable electricity that producers […]
The fourth industrial revolution, towards energy autonomy (Arte Thema)
The Fourth Revolution: Towards Energy Autonomy Documentary by Carl-A. Fechner (Germany, 2010, 1h22mn) Going beyond the pessimistic warnings on climate change, this documentary shows that solutions are possible to switch to renewable energies in the next thirty years. In various regions of the planet, the film goes to meet […]
Download: Transforming an engine AC generator
How to turn a small engine into a generator? This document helps to understand how it is possible to quite easily transform different types of motors into generators for small renewable energy applications at home. Find out more: Converting an automotive alternator to a wind turbine Forum Electricity supply Forum self-construction and DIY Download the file (an inscription […]
Download: Making a solar dish or satellite
Making a geodesic solar parabola This document presents the manufacture of a parabola for satellite traffic but also enables the manufacture of a solar parabola because the dimensioning is the same. Only the surface coating changes in the case of a solar dish. Find out more: - Manufacture of a solar oven - Calculations and design of a […]
electric bike solar charging
Presentation of our solar-recharged electric-assist bicycle This assembly is based on the foldable electric-assist bicycle that we bought in the spring of 2009. Here is a subject which presents this foldable electric bicycle. We have equipped it with a small “trailer” to increase the load carrying capacity (almost zero without except bag […]
Res Legal: legal data and renewable electricity in Europe
Online publication of a legal database on renewable electric energies in the EU-25 Since 13 August 2008, any interested person can access free of charge an online database containing, for the Member States of the Union European Union of 27, important legal information on the national measures currently in force in […]
Driving without oil video interview with Pierre Langlois
Rolling without petroleum, synthetic video interview by Pierre Langlois P. Langlois is Ph.D, author of the book "Rolling without petroleum" in which Econology is cited. Find out more: extracts from Pierre Langlois' book and the results of the research on Pierre Langlois.
Download: wind Elena faired double helix
An urban wind turbine with twin counter-rotating propellers Advantages compared to conventional wind turbines: less noise, more compactness (bulk / power) and resistance to strong winds. Debate on forums: climate and energy exhibition in Paris
Download: solar oven cooker Scheffler, detailed plans for manufacturing
Manual construction of a 2m2 Scheffler solar cooker reflector. Cooking with the sun will give you pleasure! by Daniel Philippen, Adrian Konrad, Benjamin Leimgruber. With the help of Wolfgang Scheffler, Heike Hoedt (Solare Brücke) Translation: Guillaume Renault This 56-page document explains, step by step, how to make a solar cooker by parabolic concentration of […]
Pico +: a hydraulic pico-turbine submersible
The Pico +, a 300W hydraulic pico turbine The Pico + Family has 12 parts. Easy to set up and maintain, it corresponds to the energy needs of one or more family units. Completely submerged in water, with a drop height of 1,5 meters and a flow rate of around 35 liters per second, it delivers […]
Pico hydropower plant on an isolated site
Pico Hydroelectricity: presentation of a pico hydroelectric power station in private homes in France Summary: Since 1985 Mme and Mr X have lived in an isolated house located below a mountain side in the Alpes de Haute Provence (04). When they moved in in 1985, Mrs and Mr X made a request for connection to the electricity network […]
Mini Central solar Stirling in Odeillo
An experimental micro solar power plant in Odeillo An eight-meter-diameter parabola-mirror associated with a motor transforming heat into mechanical energy since 2004 in Odeillo. A 10 kW mini electro-solar generator based on a Stirling cycle and powered by a solar dish has been submitted since the end of June 2004 to the experiments of researchers […]
France DNI irradiation solar map
Sunshine map established by satellite measurement of real infrared irradiation on the ground Source: Ecole des Mines / Armines Each map below represents the direct component of the monthly irradiation received on a plane always facing the sun for the year 2006, expressed in kWh / m². There is one card per month as well as one card for irradiation […]
solar tower vortex: Operating
The solar vacuum tower: scientific and technical aspects by François MAUGIS, Association Energie Environnement. (according to the elements provided by the company SUMATEL) 1. Introduction The principle of operation of the vacuum tower of the French professor Edgard NAZARE which he had baptized “vortex tower” or “aerothermal power station” (to be compared to the "Atmospheric Vortex Engine" […]
solar tower vortex: principle
General introduction to vortex towers by François MAUGIS, Association Energie Environnement .. NB: Do not confuse these two types of solar towers: the Nazare or Michaud type vortex tower (rotational flow wirling system) with the simple Schlaich Bergermann solar chimney (single flow upwind system), discussion here. The idea of harnessing a "wind [...]
Download: Renewable energies for transport: comparative solutions by Jacobson
Multicriteria study from Stanford University comparing the different renewable energies potentially usable in the transport sector by Mark Z. Jacobson. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305-4020, USA. Tel: (650) 723-6836 Abstract This paper reviews and ranks major proposed energy-related solutions to global warming, air pollution mortality, and energy […]
Photoelectrochemical solar hydrogen or PEC
PEC House: a solar hydrogen cell project according to Adit's BEs Although it is not yet a usable energy source, strictly speaking, hydrogen is nevertheless of capital interest as a means of storage. However, the main current difficulty is to be able to produce it in a “green” way. The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) […]
Download: Solar motor: prototype of a Minto wheel
Video of a small prototype of a Minto wheel whose hot source may be the Sun Learn more: the Minto wheel, a solar engine? Download File (Newsletter subscription may be required): Solar Motor: Minto Wheel Prototype
Download: Calculation of a solar exchanger
Estimation of the area and length of a solar exchanger in simple copper tube (without fins) immersed in a solar thermal buffer .xls spreadsheet (OpenOffice compatible) allowing to determine the area and length of a solar exchanger for solar tank or buffer thermal. This exchanger is the primary solar exchanger, it is therefore mounted on the primary circuit side. […]
The heliostat, solar concentrator by Perrier
Heliotechnical station by JL Perrier article written by JL Perrier for CEDRE in February 1981. The JL Perrier heliotechnical station (called Heliotrope) was created in 1971 and currently comprises three sectors of activity: the solar concentrator, the vehicle to hydrogen and the solar house. All the work required to carry out […]
The death of Jean Luc Perrier
Information on the death of Jean Luc Perrier, exceptional independent researcher in solar energy during the 70s Brief summary of the work of JL Perrier He worked in solar energy and in particular solar concentration with a view to making solar hydrogen. He had managed to run a car on self-produced solar hydrogen in […]
Biogas, installation manual for a methanizer
Installation manual of a bio-digester to make biogas Original text: Biodigester installation manual. Lylian Rodriguez and TR Preston University of Tropical Agriculture Foundation. Finca Ecologica, University of Agriculture and Forestry, Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Partially translated by: Association Eden Place Pablo Picasso 31 520 Ramonville Tel: 05 61 […]
Biogas guide: digester and installation calculations
Guide to building a biogas digester for biogas production The objective of this document is to provide beginners with detailed information on the sizing of a biogas digester and its implementation: - study of the construction site (suitable location or not) - study of the structure and […]
Comparative solar energy and insulation
Analyzes about subsidies and subsidy policies about Photovoltaic Solar. Article written by an energy official of the Walloon Region. This article concerns the SolWatt plan for the Walloon region but the reasoning is applicable to all subsidies, only the figures differ slightly. Environmental efficiency or financial profitability? A dilemma […]
Download: Solar Stirling Engine by Sunmachine
Filmed in Paris at the end of June 2008: a solar stirling cogeneration engine with parabolic concentrator. Price: € 30 excluding tax. Availability: summer 000. Power: 2008kW electric + 3kW thermal. Find out more: Paris Renewable Energies Fair or read concentrated solar thermal power plants. Download the file (a subscription to the Newsletter can be […]
Renewable energies: right of reply to Science et Vie
Right of reply to the “black dossier on renewable energies” published in Science et Vie in March 2008 Here is the debate about this dossier which is at the origin of the following article. Read the summary of this response Download the file (newsletter subscription may be required): EnR: right of reply to […]
Black Dossier renewable energy
Here is an answer to the black dossier of renewable energies published in Science et Vie in March 2008. Here is the debate about this dossier which is at the origin of the following article. Science et Vie March 2008: black dossier for green energies This dossier makes very positive judgments about the potential […]
Download: Solar water pump without electricity, Fluidyne
Study, plans and realization of a solar water pump (or by other heat source): the Fluidyne by François Lanzetta, Julien Boucher, Philippe Nika. FEMTO-ST Institute, CNRS UMR 6174, CREST Department. Technology park, 2 avenue Jean Moulin, 90000 Belfort Summary The Fluidyne type water pump is a low thermal energy conversion machine […]
A solar and wood house in Lorraine: work, plans and photos self-construction
Here is the complete presentation of a three-energy heating house: solar, wood and electric supplement located in Lorraine. This house "was" an electric house from the 80s that its owner completely transformed himself into a solar and wood house. The solar and wood duo constitutes for us the current compromise, the most econological of the moment. This […]
Future Energies, the energy mix solution
An energy mix to replace the Oil King? On the end of oil, much more than its depletion, we currently have at least one certainty: the oil king has and probably will not have a prince, that is to say a successor who is so omnipresent in our life. Indeed; there is no natural resource […]
Download: Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Plants
Technical presentation and development potential of thermodynamic solar power plants with solar concentration. Find out more: - presentation and operation of solar power plants - summary links on solar power plants - Operation and interest of a concentrated solar power plant - Solar towers at Vortex Download the file (a newsletter subscription can […]
Photovoltaic energy: manufacturing and gray energy
Supplement to the article on photovoltaic solar energy, see here. Manufacturing technique and energy return on investment (source Wikipedia) Silicon is currently the material most used to manufacture photovoltaic cells available at an industrial level. Various sand treatments make it possible to purify the silicon which is then heated and reduced in a […]
The solar cooling or air conditioning-refrigeration by adsorption
LESBAT adsorption solar refrigeration: Catherine Hildbrand, Olivier Cherbuin, Julien Mayor. Project manager: Philippe Dind The aim of this article is to present the principle of adsorption solar refrigeration, which quite simply makes it possible to cool with solar radiation. Summary The Solar Energy and Physics Laboratory […]
Solar condensed by hydrogen
Solar energy condensed or concentrated in hydrogen. Keywords: hydrogen, H2, solar, thermal, photovoltaic, energy, clean, panels, solar, renewable, sun, ray, inexhaustible Why is it interesting to concentrate or "condense" (abusive term) solar energy and more generally renewable energies ? There are mainly two reasons for this: a temporal cause and a […]
Solar hydrogen: technical and economic advice
Solar Hydrogen: Myth and Reality by Anne Haas. Anne Haas, holder of a doctorate in natural sciences (EPFZ solar architecture research center) worked until 1996 in the field of energy storage for renewable energies. Solar hydrogen? A glance at the publications of the solar scene - national and international - me […]
ideal inclination of the solar panels
Find the ideal inclination of solar panels according to your region. Keywords: France, solar, thermal, inclination, photovoltaic, formula, self-construction, construction, tips, tricks, yield, optimize… The inclination of your solar panels will depend on their annual thermal production and therefore their financial profitability, it is therefore important not to neglect this aspect. Adjust the position […]
solar stirling engine Sthelio
Presentation of a prototype solar Striling motor project: the STHELIO This project was carried out by the Engineering Physics department of the University of Clermont-Ferrand. Project Team: 42 students of Engineering Physics / Teachers in Engineering Physics. Duration of the study: September 2003 to May 2005 Partners: ANVAR, ADEME, ENERIA, Four Solaire Développement, […]
Map of France of sunshine or field
What is the solar potential of your region? Here are 2 maps of France showing average sunshine reflecting the energy potential of solar energy. Key words: solar energies, photovoltaic, thermal, water heater, potential, France, region, kwh / year, m2, m². You will find a more detailed map here: DNI solar map of France and some solar panels and products […]
Solar thermodynamic
Thermodynamic solar energy. Definition Mechanical or thermodynamic solar energy concerns devices which transform solar radiation (heat) "directly" into mechanical movement which either, can be used directly or will be transformed into electricity. Mechanical solar is a rare and very special technique. Each “solar engine” has singular, if not unique, characteristics. He […]
Photovoltaic Solar Energy
Photovoltaic solar energy It is estimated that at latitudes in France, around 45 ° the potentially usable energy of the sun is 1500kwh / m² per year. See the French sunshine map and the DNI solar irradiation of France. With current yields, ie around 10 to 15%, we obtain from 150 to 225kwh / m².year. So-called “non-integrated” solar panels. […]
Solar Thermal Energy
Solar thermal: definition and technological and economic considerations. Solar thermal collects the heat of the sun thanks to a fluid which circulates in the panels. In metropolitan France, solar thermal represents more than 55m² of panels. Principle of operation The purpose of a thermal solar panel is to transmit the heat emitted […]
Definition and classification of renewable energies
Classification of renewable energies by C. Martz, ENSAIS engineer The aim of this file of several pages is to provide an overview of the so-called renewable energies technologies with, for each one, their advantages, their disadvantages and their limits. We will also attempt a delicate critique of current energy policies. But let's start with a little definition. […]
Download: Folder energies in Imagine
After freeing software from commercial logic, will the open source model, based on collaborative work via the Internet, free energy? On the web, enthusiastic inventors, scientists and DIY enthusiasts are beginning to pool their skills and creativity to collectively develop and promote clean, renewable, cheap and decentralized sources of energy. […]
Wind turbines in photos
Keywords: wind farm, wind turbines, photo, photography, park, location, database. The photos on this page are from The Wind Power The Wind Power? What is that ? The Wind Power is a database of wind turbines and wind farms around the world. It contains many galleries […]
Jean Luc Perrier: solar hydrogen
Extract from the article "The solar hydrogen car supplants the electric car" by Luc Augier, Science et Vie, 1979 Jean Luc Perrier, 34, professor at the Catholic University of Angers, believes in hydrogen, but his means limited do not allow him to worry about performance. This hydrogen, he chose to obtain it from a […]
Energy wood
The wood-energy sector is making a comeback In a tense energy context, wood is once again in fashion and the sector is developing technically. The challenge now is to mobilize the resource to ensure a sustainable supply sufficient to meet demand. The wood-energy sector brings together all the uses of wood for […]
The competitiveness of renewable energies
For competitive renewable energies Developing an alternative to conventional energies such as gas, coal or oil is a major challenge of the 2st century. On the one hand, these energies are exhaustible, on the other hand, they are very polluting in CO, COXNUMX, NOx. Hydroelectricity, wind power, solar energy or biomass represent alternative production solutions […]
France: the 2005-2006 sun plan
Plan Soleil 2005-2006 - The solar water heater, champion of energy saving, ADEME, 27/04/05 Since 2000, when it was launched, the Plan Soleil has created the conditions for a solar market dynamic and sustainable thermal: development of an efficient professional sector (manufacturers and installers of the QUALISOL network) based on quality products adapted to […]
