Abstract
This work reviews individual studies determining different energy technological possibilities and capabilities, in order to figure out their joint potential of urban energy self-supply, with internal resources. This study has been done in the context of the Andean equatorial city of Cuenca, Ecuador, as a representative case. Initially, the existing alternatives are described, selecting six options through an expert survey. Then individual estimations of energy capability of the defined resource and, from that, a joint potential has been found. When comparing the capabilities and against real urban consumption, has been establishing that solar energy is by far the source with the greatest potential and with better adaptability from qualitative and quantitative aspects. Besides It has been found that with the analyzed technologies, together, 14% of the urban consumption of 2015 as base year can be supplied. Nevertheless, it is observed that as a consequence of the PV potential, this potential is increased to 39%, but for this option could be useful, a conversion of consumptions from fuels to electricity is required. In consequence, then is presented the PV potential of typologies that have been determined in buildings of different types in the city. From this it is concluded that the existing Andean equatorial climatic conditions in Cuenca are highly advantageous to reach maximum urban and building energy standards with solar energy, due to the reduced and stable temporary demands, in addition to good and constant presence of irradiation.
Translated title of the contribution | Review of Solar Energy in Andean Cities and Buildings as a Fundamental Alternative to Achieve Resilient Standards Netzero, Plus Energy and Power Energy |
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Original language | Spanish (Ecuador) |
Pages (from-to) | 1-21 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | Avances en Ciencias e Ingenierías |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 30 Jun 2020 |
Keywords
- Building
- Renewable energies
- Solar energy
- Urban energy metabolism
CACES Knowledge Areas
- 317A Electricity and Energy