Renewable Energy Based Smart Microgrids—A Pathway To Green Port Development

Authors

  • Dr. Ayyasamy Elayaperumal Anna University Chennai
  • Senthilkumar Gowrishankar Anna University, Chennai, India
  • Atulya Misra Marijuana policy project from Texas, USA & TERI University, New Delhi
  • Dr. Ramalingam Velraj Anna University, Chennai, India
  • Gayathri Venkataramani Anna University, Chennai, India

Abstract

Ports as an industry account for 3% of global greenhouse gas
emissions. Sustainable initiatives and zero net energy goals are driving
the use of renewable energy sources, such as solar photovoltaic, wind,
and other systems. The main objective of this article is to discuss ways
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions inside the port by integrating re-
newable energy technologies in an efficient manner using micro grids.
Clean energy-based, direct current (DC) microgrids are considered as a
revolutionary power solution. In several development sectors, they are
becoming increasingly attractive to researchers since they generate less
greenhouse gases (GHGs), lower operating costs, and offer flexibility.
This article highlights and details the benefits of implementing renew-
able-based DC microgrids with suitable energy storage technologies to
achieve sustainable port energy management.

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Author Biographies

Dr. Ayyasamy Elayaperumal, Anna University Chennai

Dr. Ayyasamy Elayaperumal is a professor in mechanical engi-
neering, Anna University Chennai. He is a subject expert in the field of
composite materials, nano science and engineering, surface engineering
and design of machine elements. He received the “Giri Metrology Endowment Appreciation” award for the year 2007-08 for guiding the best
project in mechanical engineering at Anna University Chennai. He has
several publications in reputed international journals. Email: elayape-
rumal@annauniv.edu.

Senthilkumar Gowrishankar, Anna University, Chennai, India

Senthilkumar Gowrishankar is from the Institute for Energy Studies, Anna University, Chennai, India.

Atulya Misra, Marijuana policy project from Texas, USA & TERI University, New Delhi

Atulya Misra is the principal secretary and commissioner of revenue administration for the government of Tamil Nadu, India. He recently completed five years of service as the chairman, Port of Chennai, India. He holds a master’s degree in science, certificates in (i) public private partnership from Institute of Development Studies, Sussex, UK; (ii) Marijuana policy project from Texas, USA & TERI University, New Delhi; and (iii) ‘Ship for World Youth’ from United Nations University, Tokyo. Email: ra@tn.nic.in.

Dr. Ramalingam Velraj, Anna University, Chennai, India

Dr. Ramalingam Velraj is the director for the Institute for Energy Studies, Anna University, Chennai with specialization in energy engineering, energy storage, heat transfer, renewable energy and energy efficient buildings. He has more than 125 publications in reputed international journals. He received “Active Consultant Award” in the year 2014 and “Best Innovation Award” in the year 2013 by Anna University. He is also is a consultant in the areas of energy applications and performance evaluation of thermal systems. He is the article’s corresponding author. Email: velrajr@gmail.com.

Gayathri Venkataramani, Anna University, Chennai, India

Gayathri Venkataramani is from the Institute for Energy Studies, Anna University, Chennai, India.

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Published

2017-09-08

How to Cite

Elayaperumal, D. A. ., Gowrishankar, S. ., Misra, A. ., Velraj, D. R. ., & Venkataramani, G. . (2017). Renewable Energy Based Smart Microgrids—A Pathway To Green Port Development . Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 37(2), 17–32. Retrieved from https://journals.riverpublishers.com/index.php/SPEE/article/view/19547

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