Energy empowerment of remote livestock facilities by utilizing renewable energy sources με χρήση ανανεώσιμων πηγών ενέργειας

Energy empowerment of remote livestock facilities by utilizing renewable energy sources με χρήση ανανεώσιμων πηγών ενέργειας

In this study the possibility of covering the energy demands of pastoralists in the wider area of Tzoumerka range through the utilization of renewable energy resources is studied. At first, a short reference to the contribution of pastoralism in the area is made. Then the average of the essential energy demands is estimated in order to accommodate the stopover/ staying of the pastoralist on the mountain. The solar and wind potential of the area is specified accompanied with the respective sizing of autonomous systems of photovoltaics, small wind turbine and hybrid system. According to the cost-efficiency relationship, which is investigated for every single system, the best technological solution is applied. Finally, the appointment of the utilization of new technologies, such as the energy production from renewable sources, for the settlement of important social issues and the upgrading of the standard of living of pastoralists is pointed out. The factual support of the state is considered to be a prerequisite.