Asian Journal of Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering

Exploring Multi-Output Power Station With Diverse Charging Input

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The study explores the efficiency and versatility of a power station with multiple charging inputs—solar, AC, and car charging—and various output ports. This design ensures compatibility with numerous devices, making it ideal for outdoor activities, emergencies, and off-grid living. The modular construction allows for easy upgrades. Environmentally, it supports sustainable practices through renewable energy use, while economically, it offers long-term savings by reducing reliance on traditional power sources. User-friendly features and robust safety mechanisms enhance the experience. The prototype can support 12-volt appliances up to 60 amps, AC appliances under 500 watts, and Type-C devices up to 65 watts, with a USB port delivering 24 watts. This study is pivotal for advancing sustainable energy systems.

Managing the Surge in Demand While Ensuring the Security of the Grid: Dealing with Weaknesses in Immediate Energy Systems

Md Jakaria Talukder, Elisa Magna, Mike Almando, Julia Fernandez — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The global energy sector is experiencing substantial changes due to factors such as growing populations and higher electrification rates. This leads to a notable increase in the need for electricity. Additionally, the adoption of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power offers environmental advantages but poses grid stability challenges due to their intermittent availability. This piece examines the intricate equilibrium between meeting escalating demand and safeguarding the security of present-day energy systems. It investigates the weaknesses inherent in conventional grids, evaluates the influence of renewables, and suggests approaches to alleviate these issues through technological advancements and modernizing the grid infrastructure.

Analysis of Renewable Energy Resources and Estimation of Power Generation Capability in South-South Geo-Political Zone, Nigeria

Chizindu Stanley Esobinenwu — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Energy availability is a key to socioeconomic growth and industrial development of any society. It is not gain saying that Nigerians in all the six states in south-south geopolitical zone have limited access to electricity from the grid especially those living at remote and rural areas. This research was undertaken to assess the renewable energy resources domiciled in all the states in south-south geopolitical region and estimation of power generation to meet the energy demands and needs of both urban and rural population in Nigeria. Two renewable energy resources were investigated namely: solar and wind energy resources. The result obtained indicates that 18,609.27MW of electricity can be generated with the use of photovoltaic solar technology in the zone. The study also revealed that wind energy resources can generate 142,289.267MW of electricity by exploiting the 1% of available effective wind area in all the states in the zone. Therefore, this study recommended that the policymakers should entrench friendly policies to attract investors to exploit these resources to enhance power generation in Nigeria in order to improve the wellbeing of the citizens.