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| Editors: | Florian K |
| Publisher: | Flogen Star OUTREACH |
| Publication Year: | 2012 |
| Pages: | 646 pages |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9879917-4-4 |
| ISSN: | 2291-1227 (Metals and Materials Processing in a Clean Environment Series) |
Opportunities And Challenges Of Solar Energy Use In Kosova
Bajram Mustafa1; Ilirjan Malollari2; Mensur Kelmendi1; Blerim Baruti3; Florian Kongoli4;1UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA, Mitrovica, Kosovo; 2UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA, Tirana, Albania; 3UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA, Mitrovica, ; 4FLOGEN TECHNOLOGIES INC., Mont-Royal, Canada;
Type of Paper: Regular
Id Paper: 459
Topic: 7
Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to introduce the advantages and difficulties in using solar energy. Kosova is located in the central part of East Europe (inside latitude 41050΄42΄΄ - 43015΄42΄΄). The climate of Kosova is related to geographical position and of course depends on the amount of heat coming from the sun. Kosova power system 95% rely on the burning of fossil fuel-lignite coal. The use of solar energy will influence the reduction of emission of CO2 and other gases that are causing climate change and greenhouse effect. Kosova has at least 250 days of sunshine annually. According to surveys insolation (solar radiation) Kosova has an average 2066 hours of sunshine during the year or an average of 5.7 hours a day with the sun, which represents 47% of solar radiation possible. Solar radiation on the surface of the earth is 1400 Wh/m2 in year. Solar thermal energy can be especially attractive to water heaters, but the period of return for the investments in households is too long. Demonstration projects may be useful to show the potential of technology, but implementation is difficult without funding mechanisms for byers and without consolidation of Kosova legal framework in this field.