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Analysis of the Real Energy Consumption of Energy Saving Lamps
(MDPI, 2020)
[Abstract] Light emitting diode (LED) and compact fluorescent light (CFL) lamps are widely used because they are associated with low energy consumption and a reduced environmental impact. In the present paper, a study of ...
Analysis of Contracts to Build Energy Infrastructures to Optimize the OPEX
(MDPI, 2020-09-03)
[Abstract] The employer (owner) of the project wants to obtain the maximum profit for the money invested and the consultant (contractor) will try to give less for that money. The regulation of their relationship is based ...
An Economic Analysis of An Innovative Floating Offshore Wind Platform Built with Concrete: The SATH® Platform
(MDPI, 2020-05)
[Abstract] The goal of this work is to carry out an economic analysis of a novel floating offshore wind structure, of which the main material is concrete: the SATH® platform. It takes a step forward in floating marine wind ...
Economic Feasibility of Floating Offshore Wind Farms Considering Near Future Wind Resources: Case Study of Iberian Coast and Bay of Biscay
(MDPI, 2021-03)
[Abstract] Wind energy resources are subject to changes in climate, so the use of wind energy density projections in the near future is essential to determine the viability and profitability of wind farms at particular ...
The Decarbonisation of Galicia Using Renewable Marine Energy
(European Association for the Development of Renewable Energies, 2021-09)
[Abstract] The objective of this paper is to examine the importance of independent arrays in the offshore renewable energy farms. In this context, several scenarios have been contemplated for a floating offshore renewable ...
Installing Green Artificial Reefs: A Sustainable Challenge
(European Association for the Development of Renewable Energies, Environment and Power Quality (EA4EPQ),, 2021-09)
[Abstract] Green Artificial Reefs (GARs) are marine structures
to exploit sea resources in a sustainable way (produce food
resources, improve the tourism, etc.). They should be installed on
the seabed, process that is ...
Framework for Development of an Economic Analysis Tool for Floating Concrete Offshore Wind Platforms
(MDPI, 2020)
[Abstract] The objective of this work is to establish a framework for the development of an economic analysis tool for floating offshore wind platforms built in concrete. The operation and usefulness of the beta version ...
Opening or Not Opening Educational Centers in Time of SARS-CoV-2? Analysis of the Situation in Galicia (Spain)
(MDPI, 2022-05-05)
[Abstract] The appearance of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the world stage has implemented changes in all social activities and, therefore, in teaching at all educational levels. On the one hand, it is argued that the closure ...
How Important Are Ports for the Offshore Wind Industry?: The Case of Spain
(European Association for the Development of Renewable Energies, Environment and Power Quality (EA4EPQ), 2021-09)
[Abstract] Offshore wind is becoming a new technology to develop a better sustainable world. Its progress is linked to the use of port facilities, where the offshore wind farms can be stored or pre-installed. The aim of ...
The technical and economic feasibility of the CENTEC floating offshore wind platform
(MDPI, 2022-09-21)
[Abstract]: This paper defines a methodology for the economic feasibility analysis of a floating offshore wind farm composed of tensioned leg platforms, which are part of the EU ARCWIND research project. In this context, ...