Re: [pakgrid] Attention Researchers: Solar Energy [1 Attachment]

 

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Dear All, Assalm-Alaikum,

I agree with Mr. Anjum Iqbal that Solar Energy could provide a viable alternative for Pakistan, if related problems are addressed scientifically. Development of efficient solar energy systems and their implementation will not only help to solve some of   the energy problems in Pakistan but will also help to create jobs.  Many countries, both developed and developing are currently pursuing these efforts with incentives from the Government and private funding.  

 

I would like to draw  the attention of  academia  in Pakistani universities and industry  to a new handbook  of research on  "  Solar Energy Systems and Technologies,"edited  and contributed by  Dr. Sohail Anwar,  Dr. Harry Efstathiadis and  Dr. Salahuddin Qazi  to be published in August  by IGI Global  of  Hershey, PA , USA .  

 

The Handbook is divided into 20 chapters (see the attachment), which addresses the research priorities in the topical area of solar energy and provides up-to-date and relevant information regarding current and future research in:

 

•   Photovoltaic Devices (polycrystalline thin film photovoltaics; nanocrystalline silicon solar cells,

    non-silicon based photovoltaics; CdTe based solar cells; polymer based solar cells; tandem

    solar cells and third generation solar cells).

•   Nanostructures for solar energy conversion

•   Solar energy conversion materials

•   Solar energy storage

•   The economics of solar energy

•   Application of nanotechnology innovations to solar energy technologies

 

Best wishes.

Salahuddin Qazi 

On Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 3:55 AM, Ahmed Kazi <walikazi79@hotmail.com> wrote:

Waalaikumussalam,

Recently, we were fortunate to meet Prof. Nasim Akhtar Khan, Vice Chancellor of Hamdard University. He is an expert in alternative energy sources, with special focus on solar, wind, geothermal, and bio-fuels. We witnessed several products, such as, electrical vehicles, houses running through windmills, cooling-huts for deserts (Thar), creation of bio-fuel, e.t.c.

Here is his brief profile:  http://www.petaro.org/cadets%201957-69/533-NasimAkhtar.htm

Here is a blog describing a similar visit by a few journalist to Prof. Nasim Akhtar Khan at Hamdard University: http://blogarch.thenews.com.pk/blog_details.asp?id=1484&page=2

Wassalam,

Wali.

On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 2:01 AM, Anjum Iqbal <anjum.research@gmail.com> wrote:

 

Assalam o Alaikum - Dear All !

Current energy crisis has indulged people to use UPSs and Generators, which are additional loads over national electric grid, gas resources and oil and equipment imports.

Solar Energy could provide a viable alternative for Pakistan, if related problems are addressed scientifically. I don't know whether our universities and industry are focusing this issue with due seriousness or relying on imported and/or conventional equipment?

We found COMSATS incubator (http://ranicautomation.com) making efforts in this regard.

A simple DC based Solar Energy System (100 W DC) may be specified as follows;

1) Solar Panel - Converts sunlight to electric voltage:
Imported, Price Rs. 150-190 x 100 = 16000-19000, Life 20 Year (about)
Immediate Research Need: Testing of Solar Panels for Throughput and Life in Pakistani Environment

2) Charge Controller - Matches the voltage output from solar panel to that required by the battery  (12 V DC) and controls the charge of the battery:
Imported, Price Rs. 8000 - 18000, Life 5 Years (about)
Immediate Research Need: Design and Development of High Throughput, Long-life and Economical Charge Controller

3) Battery - Stores the electric power captured from the Sun:
Local or Imported, Price Rs. 7000 - 20000, Life 1-3 Years (about)
Immediate Research Need: Design and Development of High Power, Long-life, Economical and Easy Maintenance Batteries (may be different in design and packaging from the car batteries)

4) DC Appliances (especially fans and compressors):
Imported fan 16 inches/15 Watts, Price Rs. 3000 (about), Low Throughput
Immediate Research Need: Design and Development of Low Power, High Throughput, Long-life and Economical Fans and Compressors

HUMBLE REQUEST

Our Universities and Industries should put hands together to win this National Energy Championship !


Best Regards and Wishes

Anjum Iqbal








 

  

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