GLOBAL-LOCAL MONITORING OF

CLIMATE-WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Dr. Igor Tyukhov Executive director of UNESCO Chair “Ecologically clean engineering”

Moscow State University of Environmental Engineering

E-mail: itykhov@yahoo.com

A. Tilov, A. Raupov, PhD students

NASA Science Meeting, GOFC-GOLD and NEESPI Workshop and Regional Conference

Impacts of extreme weather on natural, socio-economic, and land-use systems

June 17 – 22, 2012

Volga State University of Technology, Yoshkar-Ola, Mari El, Russian Federation

Plan of presentation

Our university and research work

Global view on fossil and renewable energy

resources

Why solar? Why PV?

Weather monitoring for renewable energy

Educational activity for universities

Educational activity for schools

Presenting book

MSU of Environmental Engineering (was founded as the Moscow Institute of Chemical Engineering at

December 22, 1920)

In accordance with order of Ministry

of Education and Science No. 2898

of 28.12.2011 Moscow State

Technical University MAMI and

Moscow State University of

Environmental Engineering are

reorganized by joining of MSUEE to

MSTU MAMI as a structural unit.

The name of the unified institution is

Federal State Budget Institution of

Higher Professional Education

"Moscow State University of

Mechanical Engineering (MAMI)"

Go to

National Research University

(our cooperation VIESH, VEI,

JHTI RAS…. )

Historical prospects of fossil fuels

Fahrenbruch A., Bube R. Fundamentals of solar cells.

Photovoltaic solar energy conversion, NY, 1983

Why PV?

Photovoltaics (PV) is the cleanest, most sustainable

source of energy,

Solar power is increasingly cost competitive

compared to conventional sources – and it is

quicker to deploy.

PV combines the environmental benefits of

renewable energy with the practicality of

conventional energy generation.

Go to PV

Photovoltaic Cell and Module

Shipments, 1999-2008 (DOE data)

Global shipments of PV cells/modules reached 11 MW in 2010, and are

expected to reach 55 MW by 2015, a compound annual growth rate of

38%.

Increasing efficiency

Rate of module cost reduction as a function of

production growth

Influence of Market Growth Rate On PV Cost

An Experience Curve Based Model for the Projection of PV Module Costs and Its

Policy Implications by Clayton Handleman Heliotronics, Inc.

How to improve effectiveness of

solar energy technologies, systems

We need to choose proper site (location)

We need to choose proper technology

(PV, PVT and CPVT technologies)

We have to be ready to inclement

weather conditions (temperature, rain,

hail, snow, storm)

We have to take into account weather

and climatic conditions for prognosis

We have to develop combined systems

GO TO GIS

Block-scheme of autonomous REN systems

Accumulating unit

Solar modules

Micro-hydro

Wind turbine

Conversion and

distributing unit

Automatic

control unit Electric receiver

Local grid

External interface & GIS

GO TO SMART GRIDS & GIS

Idea of global-local monitoring

Program-technical complex «Kosmos-M3»

and soft for processing receiving information from

meteorological satellites -

Near-omnidirectional antenna: Diapason VHF 137 MHz dimensions - 100 х 100 х 2 cm; mass – 800 g.

Computer Pentium 233 MHz and higher with sound

card for processing space images of the Earth in real

time.

Receiver: dimensions - 15х20х7 cm; mass – 700 g. Soft and methodological supply; Electric supply: AC ~220 V or DC 12 V connecting to computer by sound card.

(developed by group of Prof. Schakhramanyan)

Program-technical complex “Kosmos– M2” Computer with AptView program

NOAA satellite

Arial

Technology of receiving and

processing of space images of the

Earth in real time in educational

activity

Basic opportunities of program-

technical complex:

Receiving signal from satellite

Digital processing of space images with geographical fixing, superposition of maps of cities and coordinate grid

Finding of geographical coordinates at any point of space image

Finding of temperature of underlying surface

Finding of albedo at any point в of space image (reflection coefficient)

Finding of upper boundary of clouds (cloudiness)

Finding of dangerous weather phenomena

Defining wind field in cyclone

Precipitations forecast

Measuring distances

Measuring surfaces (areas) Forming of electronic library of images of the Earth Space image of the Earth, point

of receiving signal Moscow

Finding of dangerous

weather phenomena

Atmospheric

precipitations

forecast

Determination of

wind field in

cyclone

Aral sea

observations

Measuring

distances by

program AptView

Measuring surfaces

(areas) by program

AptView

Determination temperature of

underlying surface,

coordinates and albedo

Determination of upper

boundary of clouds

Processing of space image using «APT Viewer» is

a good tool for global monitoring

Monitoring the trajectory of the satellite during the

receiving of the image on the site: www.n2yo.com

Monitoring the movements of the clouds through the receiver 26

January 2012 The picture from the satellite NOAA14: at 12:05;

the distance from the nearest edge of the cloud to the city of Moscow is 55km

The picture from the satellite NOAA 18: at 13:25; the distance from the

nearest edge of the cloud to the city of Moscow is 65 km

The picture from the satellite NOAA 14: 14:30 ; distance from the

nearest edge of the cloud to the city of Moscow is 75 km

The picture from the satellite NOAA 18: at 15:05; the distance from the

nearest edge of the cloud to the city of Moscow is 105 km

During this time, we observed a cloud moved at a

distance of 50 km

The average velocity of the cloud was about 6 km / s

The movement of the clouds was directed towards the

north-west

The example shows that we can estimate roughly the rate

and direction of movement of the clouds during the day,

just taking a few shots with the hardware-software

complex «Kosmos-M3"

Thus, one can not only observe the actual state, but also

to predict certain weather events

For 2 hours and 15 minutes were received 4 images:

Diagram for connection PV solar module SPM - 25

to the computer using the data collection device

A plot of the short circuit current at the output of

FSM-25 from time to time

1-4 – Satellite images taken during the monitoring of

solar radiation during the day at different time

intervals.

Graphs of short circuit current Isc of the FSM-25 and

satellite images of Earth's surface on a sunny and cloudy

days in Moscow on 26-27 March 2012

Space technologies, ecology

and clean energy in school of the future

(from Moscow Project to regions)

2007: 100-year anniversary of Sergey Korolev, 150-year

anniversary of Tsiolkovsky and 50-year jubilee of the first

Earth-satellite

Yuri Gagarin: First Man in Space

12 April 1961

World Russia Forum 2011

in Washington D.C.

devoted to the Jubilee of

Gagarin's Space Mission

Project for Moscow schools

(2007-2008)

“Space technologies, ecology and clean energy in

school of the future” is project supported by

Moscow Department of Education

Our project is based on

1) the high-technology remote sensing of the Earth

from satellite

2) achievements of solar energy conversion and

later we included

3) GLONASS/GPS navigation

Project for Moscow schools

(2007-2008)

“Space technologies, ecology and clean energy in

school of the future” is project supported by

Moscow Department of Education

Our project is based on

1) the high-technology remote sensing of the Earth

from satellite

2) achievements of solar energy conversion and

later we included

3) GLONASS/GPS navigation

Think globally, act locally [famous ecological principle]

Three components

of educational

projects started in

2007

Satellite

monitoring of the

Earth

Solar energy

GLONASS/GPS

The essence of the project

is to create an experimental educational platform on the basis of а number of Moscow secondary schools.

The main objective is to involve schoolchildren in activities associated high technology of real-time monitoring of the Earth surface and solar energy conversion.

For this purpose, portable, relatively inexpensive receivers are installed at schools designed to get and process space images of the Earth sent by satellites in real time mode. Images can be received on a free basis which makes it possible to minimise the expenses connected with the teaching process.

Since satellites pass with intervals of about 3 to 4 hours and their signals can be received reliably within 5 to 10 minute period, receiving sessions during the classes shall be scheduled accordingly.

Installing aerials and solar modules

on roofs of Moscow schools

Low-Cost Multifunction DAQ for USB

NI USB-6008

8 analog inputs (12-bit, 10 kS/s)

2 analog outputs (12-bit, 150 S/s); 12 digital I/O; 32-bit counter

Bus-powered for high mobility; built-in signal connectivity

OEM version available

Compatible with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Measurement Studio for Visual

Studio .NET

NI-DAQmx driver software and NI LabVIEW SignalExpress LE interactive data-

logging software

The National Instruments USB-6008 and USB-

6009 multifunction data acquisition (DAQ)

modules provide reliable data acquisition at a

low price. With plug-and-play USB connectivity,

these modules are simple enough for quick

measurements but versatile enough for more

complex measurement applications.

Technology of receiving and processing of space images

of the Earth in real time and solar radiation arriving in

educational activity

Program-technical

complex

“Kosmos– M2”

Out put data from AptView и Lab View

Satellite NOAA

Aerial

Measuring output

characteristics

PV module

Seminar for teachers at UNESCO Chair

VIESH

Irina Persits shows production facility to

teachers

School №444

Schoolboy at UNESCO chair

Thinking what they are doing here?

Excursion in VIESH of school - Center

of education № 1498

American school in Oregon takes into account

our experience (Frank Vignola project)

Energizing the Next Generation with Photovoltaics

by F. Vignola, I. Tyukhov etc. published at ASES 2010

Output of project

Within the project, schoolchildren will also acquire basic knowledge related to renewable energy using experimental solar photovoltaic modules installed on the roof of school building.

Pupils are monitoring in real time solar radiation by measuring electricity generated by the solar module and compare these data with information received from satellites.

Development skills needed in modern world, understanding global problems, developing communicative skills

Professional orientation (geography, physics, computer sciences math, ecology, meteorology, glaciology …)

Continuing education for teachers (retraining & further education)

Possibility to transfer experience to other regions and countries

Share of renewable energy in world energy

production (Strebkov D.S.)

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200

Years

%

Realization of new technologies will lead to increasing REN in future power engineering up to 60 – 70%, in electrical power

engineering up to 80 – 90%

Our proposals

To organize international experimental projects on approbation space technologies and solar energy in the universities, colleges, and schools

To distribute technology and equipment for schools and universities of the world

Jointly to study global processes by exchanging Earth images from satellites and data on incoming solar radiation

Joint activity in developing new approaches on Energy Meteorology

We are ready for cooperation!

We believe: investments into space education and renewable energy is the way to sustainable future

Space educational technologies:

investments to the future

Edited by M.A. Schakhramanyan, I.

I. Tyukhov, N.S. Voschenkova,

Kaluga: Institute for improving

professional skills in education,

2009, pp. 776 (in Russian).

REFERENCES (in English)

[1] TyukhovI. , Strebkov D. Russian Section of the International Solar Energy Society. Chapter in the book “The Fifty-Year History of the International Solar Energy Society and its National sections”, Edited by Karl W. Boer, Published by American Solar Energy Society, Inc. Boulder, Colorado, Volume1, 2005, p. 351-382.

[3] Tyukhov I., Strebkov D. From global vision of famous Russian scientists to solar energy activity nowadays, Proceedings of the 2005 Solar World Congress, Edited by D.Y. Goswami, S.Vijayaraghaven, R. Campbell-Howe, American Solar Energy Society, International Solar Energy Society, CD, ASES 2005, 6 pages.

[4] Tyukhov I. Schakhramanyan M., Simakin V., StrebkovD., Poulek V. PV and GIS Lab for teaching solar energy The Proceedings of the 23 rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, 1–5 September, 2008, Spain, Valencia, 2008, p.3815–3818.

[5] Tyukhov I. Schakhramanyan M., StrebkovD., Mazanov S., Vignola F. Combined solar PV and Earth space monitoring technology for educational and research purposes Proceedings Solar 2008, American Solar Energy Society Conf., San Diego, CA, CD edition, 2008

[6] Tyukhov I. et al FROM AUTFROM AUTONOMOUS COMBINED RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS TO SMART GRIDS, FROM RESEARCH TO EDUCATION, ISES SOLAR WORLD CONGRESS 2011,28 August - 2 September 2011, Kassel, Germany

Go to solar energy integrating with

GIS – this is our way!

ityukhov@yahoo.com

Igor Tyukhov Thanks for interest to REN!

Think globally, act locally [famous ecological principle]

Three components

of educational

projects started in

2007

Satellite

monitoring of the

Earth

Solar energy

GLONASS/GPS

The essence of the project

is to create an experimental educational platform on the basis of а number of Moscow secondary schools.

The main objective is to involve schoolchildren in activities associated high technology of real-time monitoring of the Earth surface and solar energy conversion.

For this purpose, portable, relatively inexpensive receivers are installed at schools designed to get and process space images of the Earth sent by satellites in real time mode. Images can be received on a free basis which makes it possible to minimise the expenses connected with the teaching process.

Since satellites pass with intervals of about 3 to 4 hours and their signals can be received reliably within 5 to 10 minute period, receiving sessions during the classes shall be scheduled accordingly.

Installing aerials and solar modules

on roofs of Moscow schools

Low-Cost Multifunction DAQ for USB

NI USB-6008

8 analog inputs (12-bit, 10 kS/s)

2 analog outputs (12-bit, 150 S/s); 12 digital I/O; 32-bit counter

Bus-powered for high mobility; built-in signal connectivity

OEM version available

Compatible with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Measurement Studio for Visual

Studio .NET

NI-DAQmx driver software and NI LabVIEW SignalExpress LE interactive data-

logging software

The National Instruments USB-6008 and USB-

6009 multifunction data acquisition (DAQ)

modules provide reliable data acquisition at a

low price. With plug-and-play USB connectivity,

these modules are simple enough for quick

measurements but versatile enough for more

complex measurement applications.

Technology of receiving and processing of space images

of the Earth in real time and solar radiation arriving in

educational activity

Program-technical

complex

“Kosmos– M2”

Out put data from AptView и Lab View

Satellite NOAA

Aerial

Measuring output

characteristics

PV module

Seminar for teachers at UNESCO Chair

VIESH

Irina Persits shows production facility to

teachers

School №444

Schoolboy at UNESCO chair

Thinking what they are doing here?

Excursion in VIESH of school - Center

of education № 1498

American school in Oregon takes into account

our experience (Frank Vignola project)

Energizing the Next Generation with Photovoltaics

by F. Vignola, I. Tyukhov etc. published at ASES 2010

Output of project

Within the project, schoolchildren will also acquire basic knowledge related to renewable energy using experimental solar photovoltaic modules installed on the roof of school building.

Pupils are monitoring in real time solar radiation by measuring electricity generated by the solar module and compare these data with information received from satellites.

Development skills needed in modern world, understanding global problems, developing communicative skills

Professional orientation (geography, physics, computer sciences math, ecology, meteorology, glaciology …)

Continuing education for teachers (retraining & further education)

Possibility to transfer experience to other regions and countries

Share of renewable energy in world energy

production (Strebkov D.S.)

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200

Years

%

Realization of new technologies will lead to increasing REN in future power engineering up to 60 – 70%, in electrical power

engineering up to 80 – 90%

Our proposals

To organize international experimental projects on approbation space technologies and solar energy in the universities, colleges, and schools

To distribute technology and equipment for schools and universities of the world

Jointly to study global processes by exchanging Earth images from satellites and data on incoming solar radiation

Joint activity in developing new approaches on Energy Meteorology

We are ready for cooperation!

We believe: investments into space education and renewable energy is the way to sustainable future

Space educational technologies:

investments to the future

Edited by M.A. Schakhramanyan, I.

I. Tyukhov, N.S. Voschenkova,

Kaluga: Institute for improving

professional skills in education,

2009, pp. 776 (in Russian).

REFERENCES (in English)

[1] TyukhovI. , Strebkov D. Russian Section of the International Solar Energy Society. Chapter in the book “The Fifty-Year History of the International Solar Energy Society and its National sections”, Edited by Karl W. Boer, Published by American Solar Energy Society, Inc. Boulder, Colorado, Volume1, 2005, p. 351-382.

[3] Tyukhov I., Strebkov D. From global vision of famous Russian scientists to solar energy activity nowadays, Proceedings of the 2005 Solar World Congress, Edited by D.Y. Goswami, S.Vijayaraghaven, R. Campbell-Howe, American Solar Energy Society, International Solar Energy Society, CD, ASES 2005, 6 pages.

[4] Tyukhov I. Schakhramanyan M., Simakin V., StrebkovD., Poulek V. PV and GIS Lab for teaching solar energy The Proceedings of the 23 rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, 1–5 September, 2008, Spain, Valencia, 2008, p.3815–3818.

[5] Tyukhov I. Schakhramanyan M., StrebkovD., Mazanov S., Vignola F. Combined solar PV and Earth space monitoring technology for educational and research purposes Proceedings Solar 2008, American Solar Energy Society Conf., San Diego, CA, CD edition, 2008

[6] Tyukhov I. et al FROM AUTFROM AUTONOMOUS COMBINED RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS TO SMART GRIDS, FROM RESEARCH TO EDUCATION, ISES SOLAR WORLD CONGRESS 2011,28 August - 2 September 2011, Kassel, Germany

Go to solar energy integrating with

GIS – this is our way!

ityukhov@yahoo.com

Igor Tyukhov Thanks for interest to REN!