Wind resource characteristics and energy yield for micro wind turbines integrated on noise barriers: An experimental study

This paper assesses wind resource characteristics and energy yield for micro wind turbines integrated on noise barriers. An experimental set-up with sonic anemometers placed on top of the barrier in reference positions is realized. The effect on wind speed magnitude, inflow angle and turbulence intensity is analysed. The annual energy yield...

Energy Wall Refueling Stations for Fuel Cell Scooters: An approach to decentralized sustainable hydrogen for urban mobility in the Netherlands

This project investigates the feasibility of hydrogen refueling stations using photovoltaic systems for fuel cell scooters. The aim was to identify the solar electricity generation potential of noise barriers in the Netherlands and the connection between this and future theoretical hydrogen demand for fuel cell powered two wheelers (scooters or...

Maximizing annual yield of bifacial photovoltaic noise barriers

In this work we consider noise barriers with integrated photovoltaic modules. The novelty is that bifacial modules are considered. A full scale bifacial photovoltaic noise barrier was built and its power output was monitored. In addition we developed an advanced numerical model for predicting this power output for given weather conditions....

Air pollutant sinks on noise barriers: Where do they perform the best?

While laboratory experiments, numerical simulations as well as field tests have underlined the influence of noise barriers in dispersing vehicular emissions and reducing downwind peak concentrations, these pollutants still remain in the atmosphere. Artificial pollutant sinks (for example, particle capturing or toxic gas treating devices)...

Design Optimization of Bifacial Photovoltaic Noise Barriers Using a High Granularity Energy Yield Modelling Approach

Integration of bifacial photovoltaic module with a noise barrier (PVNB) has emerged as one of the promising innovation in the building integrated PV (BIPV) system application. By having the advantage to absorb both the light incident from the front and the rear side of the cell, bifacial PV module is suitable for a vertical installation...

Future Highway Dwellings

This paper will discuss what kind of technical solutions can be integrated into a building to be able to create livable dwellings or living areas nearby or next to a highway. With the growing population, cities tend to grow as well. As they grow, city parts and neighborhoods will be build closer and closer to the already existing infrastructures...