USE OF SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY ON SMALL FARMS

Renewable energy

USE OF SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY ON SMALL FARMS

In accordance with the principles of green economy, sustainable development, more efficient use of resources and creation of energy efficient and independent local communities, the Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade (IMSI) has been actively participating in solar and wind energy research activities at both the analytical and application level.

Inter alia, IMSI offers a complete service of measurement and energy yield prognosis to make an assessment of opportunities of using solar and wind energy on (micro, small and medium) farms and tourist complexes. Activities include estimates of wind intensity and solar irradiation, analysis of measurement data and identification of opportunities for optimal electricity generation at the candidate site. Based on measurement data, as well as all available historical meteorological data and the Atlas of Energy Potential of the Sun and Wind of Serbia, we estimate:

  • site potential in terms of electricity yield per unit area of ​​solar panels,
  • optimal nominal power of the wind turbine,
  • electric energy yield for the site conditions identified (intensities of solar irradiance and wind speed)
  • payback period.

These measurements are performed by using the low-height measurement masts (15-30 m) and top quality sensors: cup anemometers and wind vanes for measurement of wind speed and direction, respectively, and pyranometers for the intensity of  solar irradiance on a planar surface (density of solar radiation flux (W/m2) on a flat surface from the hemisphere above).

 

IMSI RENEWABLE ENERGY REFERENCES

The Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade (IMSI) was the leading research institution on projects that resulted in two strategic analytical studies on renewable energy sources in Serbia:

  • Study of Energy Potential of Serbia for Utilization of Sun Radiation and Wind Energy,, (2004).
  • Atlas of Solar Radiation and Wind Energy Potential in Serbia , (2008).

The development of these strategic documents was funded by the Ministry of Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia.

IMSI was a participant of multidisciplinary projects:

  • FP6 – SEEWIND (“South East European Wind Energy Exploitation”), (2008-2014).

The project was funded by the European Commission under the 6th Framework Program (FP6), the Directorate General for Energy and Transport, specifically Directorate D dealing with new and renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and innovation.

  • SYNENERGY, (2009-2011). The project was funded by the Greek Directorate-General for Development and Humanitarian Aid (Hellenic Aid) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
  • Development of a technologically advanced wind turbine optimized for low wind speeds, Ministry of Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia, (2006).

IMSI experts worked with renowned companies in the field of renewable energies, including:

  • Energiewerkstatt, Austria.
  • Deutsches Wind Energie Institute, Germany.
  • CRES (Center for Renewable Energy Sources), Greece.
  • Meteotest, Switzerland.
  • DEWI Offshore and Certification Center, Germany.
  • ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development), Italy.
  • GE: Net GmbH, Germany.
  • Ammonit Measurement GmbH, Germany.
  • Campbell Scientific, USA.

 

At the application level, IMSI experts implemented 18 measurement campaigns on agricultural holdings and rural areas:

  1. Krnjevo, Municipality of Velika Plana. Investor: Ministry of Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia and Radovanović Cellar (2006-2008).
  2. Salash, Agricultural company Salash, Municipality of Zajecar. Investor: IMSI (2008-2010).
  3. Viljekolo 1 and 2, Vardenik, Municipality of Surdulica. Investors: AD Masurica and the European Commission (2008-2014).
  4. Smilovci, Municipality of Dimitrovgrad. Investor: Omega PLUS (2009-2010).
  5. Stolovi, Vardenik, Municipality of Surdulica. Investors: AD Masurica and the European Commission (2009-2010).
  6. Stresher, Vardenik, Municipality of Surdulica. Investors: AD Masurica and the European Commission (2010-2011).
  7. Sikole, Municipality of Zajecar, Agricultural farm Mircic. Investors: Hellenic Aid, USAID. (2010-2011).
  8. Jabucki rit, Agricultural Combine Belgrade, Palilula. Investors: Hellenic Aid, USAID (2010-2011).
  9. Milevci, Milevske planine, Municipality of Bosilegrad. Investors: IMSI and the Municipality of Bosilegrad (2012-2014).
  10. Zecak, Municipality of Nevesinje, Republika Srpska, BiH. Investor: EOL First (2010-2011).
  11. Morine, Municipality of Nevesinje, Republika Srpska, BiH. Investor: EOL First (2010-2011).
  12. Zijemlja, Mostar, Republika Srpska, BiH. Investor: EOL First (2010-2011).
  13. Grebak, Municipality of Nevesinje, Republika Srpska, BiH. Investor: EOL First (2010-2011).
  14. Butorovac, Municipality of Nevesinje, Republika Srpska, BiH. Investor: EOL First (2011-2014).
  15. Studenci, Municipality of Nevesinje, Republika Srpska, BiH. Investor: EOL First (2011-2014).
  16. Tolanovo brdo, Municipality of Nevesinje, Republika Srpska, BiH. Investor: EOL First (2011-2014).
  17. Hrgud, Municipality of Berkovici, Republika Srpska, BiH. Investor: EOL First (2011-2015
  18. Nemenikuće, Municipality of Mladenovac. Investor: Mandžuka Agricultural Farm (2021-present).

 

IMSI researchers are the authors of highly cited papers in prestigious international journals, including:

  • Gburčik V, Mastilović S, Vučinić Ž, Assessment of solar and wind energy resources in Serbia. Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy 5 (4) .: 041822, (2013).
  • Gburcik P, Gburcik V, Gavrilov M, Srdanovic V, Mastilovic S, Complementary Regimes of Solar and Wind Energy in Serbia. International Scientific Journal Geographica Pannonica 10: 22-25, (2006).