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Dr. José P. Paredes-Sánchez
University of Oviedo, School of Mining, Energy and Materials Engineering of Oviedo, Department of Energy, Calle Independencia, 13, Oviedo, Principado de Asturias 33004, Spain

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Journal article
Published: 13 May 2021 in Sustainability
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District heating and cooling (DHC) systems play an important role under the new European Union (EU) energy transition strategy. Thermal energy networks are helping to stimulate the development of alternative technologies based on a broad range of renewable energy sources. The present study analysed the current situation of DHC systems in Spain and provides an overview of the challenges and future opportunities that their use will entail. Its objective is to assess thermal energy conversion and management from a holistic perspective, including a study of existing energy infrastructures. The focus of this study lies on Spain given the country’s abundance of natural resources such as renewable energy sources including solar energy, biomass and geothermal energy, among others, as well as its strategic location on the map of the EU. Based on the analysis of the three factors for energy conversion in a district heating system, namely resources, technology, and management, the methodology provided an assessment of the different factors involved in running a DHC system. The results show an estimated total production for DHC networks of 1448 MWth, of which 72% is supplied purely by renewable energy sources.

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Beatriz Paredes-Sánchez; José Paredes; Natalia Caparrini; Elena Rivo-López. Analysis of District Heating and Cooling Energy Systems in Spain: Resources, Technology and Management. Sustainability 2021, 13, 5442 .

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Beatriz Paredes-Sánchez, José Paredes, Natalia Caparrini, Elena Rivo-López. Analysis of District Heating and Cooling Energy Systems in Spain: Resources, Technology and Management. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (10):5442.

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Beatriz Paredes-Sánchez; José Paredes; Natalia Caparrini; Elena Rivo-López. 2021. "Analysis of District Heating and Cooling Energy Systems in Spain: Resources, Technology and Management." Sustainability 13, no. 10: 5442.

Journal article
Published: 29 May 2020 in Energies
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The coal-producing territories in the world are facing the production of renewable energy in their thermal systems. The production of biocoal has emerged as one of the most promising thermo-energetic conversion technologies, intended as an alternative fuel to coal. The aim of this research is to assess how the model of biomass to biocoal conversion in mining areas is applied for thermal systems engineering. The Central Asturian Coal Basin (CACB; Spain) is the study area. The methodology used allows for the analysis of the resource as well as the thermo-energetic conversion and the management of the bioenergy throughout the different phases in a process of analytical hierarchy. This is carried out using a multiphase mathematical algorithm based on the availability of resources, the thermo-energetic conversion, and the energy management in the area of study. Based on the working conditions, this research highlights the potential of forest biomass as a raw material for biocoal production as well as for electrical and thermal purposes. The selected node operates through the bioenergy-match mode, which has yielded outputs of 23 MWe and 172 MWth, respectively.

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Beatriz M. Paredes-Sánchez; José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Paulino J. García-Nieto. Energy Multiphase Model for Biocoal Conversion Systems by Means of a Nodal Network. Energies 2020, 13, 2728 .

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Beatriz M. Paredes-Sánchez, José P. Paredes-Sánchez, Paulino J. García-Nieto. Energy Multiphase Model for Biocoal Conversion Systems by Means of a Nodal Network. Energies. 2020; 13 (11):2728.

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Beatriz M. Paredes-Sánchez; José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Paulino J. García-Nieto. 2020. "Energy Multiphase Model for Biocoal Conversion Systems by Means of a Nodal Network." Energies 13, no. 11: 2728.

Chapter
Published: 30 March 2019 in The Interrelationship Between Financial and Energy Markets
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Biomass energy can be obtained from different sources and nature. The estimation of biomass potential as an energy source is being investigated all over the world from a technological and environmental challenge point of view, in the current context of energy transition. This paper reviews the perspectives of traditional approaches compared to the recently presented uses of biomass in energy systems as an alternative to fossil fuels. The present work shows research results in the energy context. Bioenergy proves to be an alternative fuel in conventional energy conversion systems.

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José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Luis M. López-Ochoa. Bioenergy as an Alternative to Fossil Fuels in Thermal Systems. The Interrelationship Between Financial and Energy Markets 2019, 149 -168.

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José P. Paredes-Sánchez, Luis M. López-Ochoa. Bioenergy as an Alternative to Fossil Fuels in Thermal Systems. The Interrelationship Between Financial and Energy Markets. 2019; ():149-168.

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José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Luis M. López-Ochoa. 2019. "Bioenergy as an Alternative to Fossil Fuels in Thermal Systems." The Interrelationship Between Financial and Energy Markets , no. : 149-168.

Journal article
Published: 20 February 2019 in Energy
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The limited success in the promotion of biomass use through technologically advanced heating networks in economically depressed areas has been, in part, attributed to the insufficient understanding of the transformation patterns of the energy for use of indigenous resources. In this regard, Organic Rankine cycle (ORC) is proved to be reliable technology that can efficiently convert resources into useful power by thermal machines. The present study has the aim to study the conversion of energy by implementing a district micro-cogeneration system using Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology in mining areas. For this purpose, the region of Valdeorras (Spain) has been selected as a study area based on the functional character of its mining area. The methodology used allows for analysis of the resource, technology and the management of the conversion of energy during the different phases in a process of analytical hierarchy. Additionally, a nodal macro network is set in the study area that covers part of the electrical as well as thermal demand with indigenous resources. The nodal micro-cogeneration unit operates by heat-match mode and generates electricity and heat, 200 kWe and 2 MWth, respectively, by supply of 2.6 MWth by biomass combustion.

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J.P. Paredes-Sánchez; Jose Luis Miguez; D. Blanco; M.A. Rodríguez; J. Collazo. Assessment of micro-cogeneration network in European mining areas: A prototype system. Energy 2019, 174, 350 -358.

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J.P. Paredes-Sánchez, Jose Luis Miguez, D. Blanco, M.A. Rodríguez, J. Collazo. Assessment of micro-cogeneration network in European mining areas: A prototype system. Energy. 2019; 174 ():350-358.

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J.P. Paredes-Sánchez; Jose Luis Miguez; D. Blanco; M.A. Rodríguez; J. Collazo. 2019. "Assessment of micro-cogeneration network in European mining areas: A prototype system." Energy 174, no. : 350-358.

Review article
Published: 12 December 2018 in Journal of Cleaner Production
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To mitigate the effects of global warming, the European Union must reduce its dependence on foreign fossil fuels to produce energy. Biomass from forests and agroforestry residues are a readily available source of domestic renewable energy. However, further technological developments must be made in order to foster its use in machines and thermal engines. The present study analyses the current situation of biomass energy in Spain as well as its future prospects, potential challenges and opportunities moving forward. This analysis is performed through a review based on bioenergy resources, technology and management to provide recommendations and carry out a more comprehensive energy assessment. Non-food biomass resources are intended to be useful in the development of bioenergy industrial sector. This study is applied to Spain due to its remarkable forests and wealth of agricultural areas. The methodology is based on three phases of energy conversion: resources, technology and management. The main achievements are pathways definition from resource to bioenergy application in Spain. Bioenergy advances offer management drive forces to meeting the energy and environmental challenges in the European Union.

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José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Luis M. López-Ochoa; Luis M. López-González; Jesús Las-Heras-Casas; Jorge Xiberta-Bernat. Evolution and perspectives of the bioenergy applications in Spain. Journal of Cleaner Production 2018, 213, 553 -568.

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José P. Paredes-Sánchez, Luis M. López-Ochoa, Luis M. López-González, Jesús Las-Heras-Casas, Jorge Xiberta-Bernat. Evolution and perspectives of the bioenergy applications in Spain. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2018; 213 ():553-568.

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José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Luis M. López-Ochoa; Luis M. López-González; Jesús Las-Heras-Casas; Jorge Xiberta-Bernat. 2018. "Evolution and perspectives of the bioenergy applications in Spain." Journal of Cleaner Production 213, no. : 553-568.

Journal article
Published: 01 September 2018 in Journal of Cleaner Production
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The development of modern cities promotes the emergence of metropolitan areas with industrial areas. This situation favours the development of production nuclei of industrial waste, which is susceptible to being energetically used. Biomass of forest origin is particularly interesting due to its importance as an energy resource that mitigates CO2 emissions. The development of energy modelling methodologies is necessary to achieve cleaner production by circular economy in the world. This study aims to improve existing methods and develop new methods to characterise the energy potential of biomass from wood for thermal energy production. The methodology is based on the implementation of a model that calculates waste in terms of quantity, energy and cost while considering techno-economic and environmental restrictions. The study is developed in the Metropolitan Area of Vigo (MAV) for its wood processing industry. MAV is important for the production of manufactured and semi-manufactured products. The results suggest economic and environmental advantages with the installation of hybrid thermal generation systems to supply part of the heat demand using indigenous resources in the MAV. A total of eight district heating systems can be developed with thermal generation systems by Thermal Hybrid Units (THU).

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José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Marcos Conde-Fontenla; M.A. Gómez; Duarte Alves. Modelling hybrid thermal systems for district heating: A pilot project in wood transformation industry. Journal of Cleaner Production 2018, 194, 726 -734.

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José P. Paredes-Sánchez, Marcos Conde-Fontenla, M.A. Gómez, Duarte Alves. Modelling hybrid thermal systems for district heating: A pilot project in wood transformation industry. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2018; 194 ():726-734.

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José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Marcos Conde-Fontenla; M.A. Gómez; Duarte Alves. 2018. "Modelling hybrid thermal systems for district heating: A pilot project in wood transformation industry." Journal of Cleaner Production 194, no. : 726-734.

Journal article
Published: 31 August 2018 in Energy Conversion and Management
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Self-sustaining systems are considered by researchers, policy makers and investors to be one of the most interesting technologies in the world. The proportion of energy being derived from biological sources is increasing due to processes for converting wood biomass. In rural areas in Europe, bioenergy can effectively alleviate energy dependence on external energy resources for green energy development. An applied bioenergy study was conducted in Ezcaray, Spain, a forested village representative of rural areas in cold climate zones in southern Europe. The present study aims to evaluate and use existing forest resources and assess their thermal potentiality and replicability in remote areas via self-sustaining systems for distributed thermal production. Knowledge gaps and technology options for assessing and meeting sustainability criteria are analyzed. The implemented methodology considers a combination of mass, energy and costs from the source to the bioenergy heating system, and it assesses the techno-economic feasibility of such systems against boilers using different fuels. Two proposals were studied, namely, starting a pellet mill for the thermal system market and replacing existing boilers with biomass in self-sustaining systems. The first proposal is profitable, with a selling price equal to or higher than 146.04 €/t. In the second proposal, the non-renewable primary energy consumption in the studied households was between 13- and 15-times higher with fossil fuel boilers than with biomass boilers. In both cases, thermal systems in rural areas may effectively alleviate dependence on non-renewable energy to increase green energy use in Europe by 2020.

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José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Luis M. López-Ochoa; Luis M. López-González; Jesús Las-Heras-Casas; Jorge Xiberta-Bernat. Energy utilization for distributed thermal production in rural areas: A case study of a self-sustaining system in Spain. Energy Conversion and Management 2018, 174, 1014 -1023.

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José P. Paredes-Sánchez, Luis M. López-Ochoa, Luis M. López-González, Jesús Las-Heras-Casas, Jorge Xiberta-Bernat. Energy utilization for distributed thermal production in rural areas: A case study of a self-sustaining system in Spain. Energy Conversion and Management. 2018; 174 ():1014-1023.

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José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Luis M. López-Ochoa; Luis M. López-González; Jesús Las-Heras-Casas; Jorge Xiberta-Bernat. 2018. "Energy utilization for distributed thermal production in rural areas: A case study of a self-sustaining system in Spain." Energy Conversion and Management 174, no. : 1014-1023.

Journal article
Published: 01 August 2018 in Sustainable Cities and Society
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The analysis of energy performance certificates is one method of better understanding the current constructive reality of the building stock and of generating knowledge that is applicable to energy planning in the residential sector. The objective of this study is to develop a correction algorithm for energy performance certificates to assess the residential building stock of a country by region. The selected case study of the Autonomous Community of Aragón aims to advance the energy and environmental assessment of the residential building stock of climate zones with temperate and cold winters in Spain. The results reveal that 49.71% of the energy performance certificates in Aragón contain incorrect information. Additionally, the average primary energy consumption varies between 203.9 kWh/m2·year and 282.0 kWh/m2·year based on the climate zone, and the associated emissions vary between 44.1 kg CO2/m2·year and 63.6 kg CO2/m2·year. In addition to highlighting the differences between urban and rural areas, the obtained results are compared to published results of similar studies in other Autonomous Communities. This study serves as a basis for outlining optimal future energy and environmental scenarios, wherein public administrations can promote measures for energy rehabilitation and improve energy savings and efficiency.

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Jesús Las-Heras-Casas; Luis M. López-Ochoa; Luis M. López-González; José P. Paredes-Sánchez. A tool for verifying energy performance certificates and improving the knowledge of the residential sector: A case study of the Autonomous Community of Aragón (Spain). Sustainable Cities and Society 2018, 41, 62 -72.

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Jesús Las-Heras-Casas, Luis M. López-Ochoa, Luis M. López-González, José P. Paredes-Sánchez. A tool for verifying energy performance certificates and improving the knowledge of the residential sector: A case study of the Autonomous Community of Aragón (Spain). Sustainable Cities and Society. 2018; 41 ():62-72.

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Jesús Las-Heras-Casas; Luis M. López-Ochoa; Luis M. López-González; José P. Paredes-Sánchez. 2018. "A tool for verifying energy performance certificates and improving the knowledge of the residential sector: A case study of the Autonomous Community of Aragón (Spain)." Sustainable Cities and Society 41, no. : 62-72.

Proceedings
Published: 01 January 2018 in Proceedings
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A solar battery charged is designed, developed and tested in order to prove it as low-cost solution for isolated storage systems.

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Álvarez Díaz Gustavo; Paredes Sánchez J. Pablo; Nuño García Fernando; Xiberta Bernat Jorge. Universal Solar Battery Charger for Off-Grid Storage Systems. Proceedings 2018, 2, 1482 .

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Álvarez Díaz Gustavo, Paredes Sánchez J. Pablo, Nuño García Fernando, Xiberta Bernat Jorge. Universal Solar Battery Charger for Off-Grid Storage Systems. Proceedings. 2018; 2 (23):1482.

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Álvarez Díaz Gustavo; Paredes Sánchez J. Pablo; Nuño García Fernando; Xiberta Bernat Jorge. 2018. "Universal Solar Battery Charger for Off-Grid Storage Systems." Proceedings 2, no. 23: 1482.

Proceedings
Published: 01 January 2018 in Proceedings
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Biomass offers opportunities to generate alternative sources of energy. The introduction of energy crops as a source of raw material for power generation is a challenge in Spain. The objective of this work is to know whether in a power plant the use of a natural resource as energy crops for electricity production is technically and economically feasible. In the energy field, a simulation model is performed, depicting the model plant previously defined, whose main input variables are, on one hand, the resource and on the other hand, the configuration of the energy conversion system. Forestry data together with energy plant investment and operation costs will also be input parameters for the economic model. With all the resources and the results of energy research, the appropriate economic model is applied to show the barriers of energy crops for electricity generation. The results show the difficulties in the use of energy crops.

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Rubén Saint-Marc; José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Jorge Xiberta-Bernat. Power Generation from Bioenergy Crops by Technical and Economic Feasibility Assessment. Proceedings 2018, 2, 1476 .

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Rubén Saint-Marc, José P. Paredes-Sánchez, Jorge Xiberta-Bernat. Power Generation from Bioenergy Crops by Technical and Economic Feasibility Assessment. Proceedings. 2018; 2 (23):1476.

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Rubén Saint-Marc; José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Jorge Xiberta-Bernat. 2018. "Power Generation from Bioenergy Crops by Technical and Economic Feasibility Assessment." Proceedings 2, no. 23: 1476.

Proceedings
Published: 01 January 2018 in Proceedings
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The growing decrease of traditional fuels leads to the development of a new energy model. Biomass poses as an energy alternative that can substitute fossil fuels. In this context, this work aims to study the necessities and possible solutions in biomass production for conventional energy systems in populated-industrial environments. The methodology applied evaluates the use of biomass by collecting both the integrity of the management process and the transformation of the existing resources to start up bioenergy plants for domestic and industrial markets. The results show both the energetical and environmental importance that biomass shows in said locations in terms of reducing Greenhouse Gasses (GHG) and the development of future environmentally sustainable systems through energy-renewable projects.

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Carlos Ujados Lorenzo; José Pablo Paredes Sánchez; Guillermo Laine Cuervo; Jorge Xiberta Bernat. Bioenergy as an Environmental Alternative in Energy Systems: A Case Study. Proceedings 2018, 2, 1481 .

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Carlos Ujados Lorenzo, José Pablo Paredes Sánchez, Guillermo Laine Cuervo, Jorge Xiberta Bernat. Bioenergy as an Environmental Alternative in Energy Systems: A Case Study. Proceedings. 2018; 2 (23):1481.

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Carlos Ujados Lorenzo; José Pablo Paredes Sánchez; Guillermo Laine Cuervo; Jorge Xiberta Bernat. 2018. "Bioenergy as an Environmental Alternative in Energy Systems: A Case Study." Proceedings 2, no. 23: 1481.

Proceedings
Published: 01 January 2018 in Proceedings
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The natural gas is broadly envisaged as a transition fuel in the energy decarbonisation. However, demand scenarios to 2050 differs largely depending on the share captured in the power generation and transport sectors. In such an uncertain context, an intertemporal spatial equilibrium model is implemented, to optimize the deployment of the future EU infrastructures over the period 2015-2050. The Iberian sub region is emphasized, so that the role of its regasification capacity and the interconnection with the rest of the EU is stated. As a result, additional investments on regasification plants are not required, provided that the EU- Iberian interconnection is properly expanded, in line with the planned project MIDCAT.

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Pablo Fernández Fernández; Jose Pablo Paredes Sánchez; Jorge Xiberta Bernat. Integration of the Iberian Natural Gas Infrastructure into the European Energy Transition to Renewable Sources. Proceedings 2018, 2, 1492 .

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Pablo Fernández Fernández, Jose Pablo Paredes Sánchez, Jorge Xiberta Bernat. Integration of the Iberian Natural Gas Infrastructure into the European Energy Transition to Renewable Sources. Proceedings. 2018; 2 (23):1492.

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Pablo Fernández Fernández; Jose Pablo Paredes Sánchez; Jorge Xiberta Bernat. 2018. "Integration of the Iberian Natural Gas Infrastructure into the European Energy Transition to Renewable Sources." Proceedings 2, no. 23: 1492.

Proceedings
Published: 01 January 2018 in Proceedings
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The increase and intensification of food production entail some potential risks to the environment due to emissions of greenhouse gases, acid rain and other pollutants. European policies are focused on environmental protection and particularly on the health and welfare of animals intended for human consumption. The transposition of the Directive of water protection (91/676/EEC) and the increase botulism cases in countries such as Ireland have necessitated the search for alternative solutions for the management of poultry manure, which has traditionally been used as a fertilizer. Research has targeted eco-friendly, techno-economical and time-effective solutions, together with a simplified large-scale operational approach. Given this scenario, this project aims to study the use of Colombian enzyme product, called Bioterre, in European farms. This product is used in that country as a stabilizer and composting accelerator of organic waste for fertilizer production. After experimental testing application the average moisture content of the poultry litter in treated sheds of the different farms, at the end of the cycle, is 27%, versus 47% in the untreated sheds. This product decreases the moisture content in the biomass increasing the Lower Heating Value (LHV). Equipment based on this technology could be used mainly in the food processing industry and their bioenergy sustainable projects.

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Grétel Burguet-Fernández; José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Jorge Xiberta-Bernat. Bioenergy Valuation of Poultry Litter by Applying an Enzyme Product for Environmental Purposes: A New Applied Technology. Proceedings 2018, 2, 1480 .

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Grétel Burguet-Fernández, José P. Paredes-Sánchez, Jorge Xiberta-Bernat. Bioenergy Valuation of Poultry Litter by Applying an Enzyme Product for Environmental Purposes: A New Applied Technology. Proceedings. 2018; 2 (23):1480.

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Grétel Burguet-Fernández; José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Jorge Xiberta-Bernat. 2018. "Bioenergy Valuation of Poultry Litter by Applying an Enzyme Product for Environmental Purposes: A New Applied Technology." Proceedings 2, no. 23: 1480.

Chapter
Published: 02 November 2017 in Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions
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In these times when sustainability is so crucial, clean energy resources have become increasingly important in the mining sector. Typically, about 30% of operational costs can be attributed to energy in mining activities. A mining company able to successfully embrace an integrated program that uses available renewable energy resources is often more successful. Renewable Energy Integration (REI) involves production, as well as managing the environmental and regulatory conditions. Renewable energy technologies are most attractive to mining projects in remote regions with little or no access to established electric grids. Inadequate energy supply has shifted the dynamic of solar energy development, as firms increasingly turn to renewable energies as one component of a basket of energy options used to maintain stable power at mining operations. The broad objective of the chapter is to foster a deeper understanding of solar technology and its integration in mines that enable them to address energy and sustainability issues more proactively and tactically. This chapter outlines recent developments in solar energy in the mining industry. It also discusses case studies where this framework has been applied and highlights the key emerging themes, such as energy management and environmental considerations, with benefits, weaknesses and future challenges.

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José Pablo Paredes Sánchez. Solar Energy Applications in Mining: A Case Study. Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions 2017, 273 -285.

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José Pablo Paredes Sánchez. Solar Energy Applications in Mining: A Case Study. Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions. 2017; ():273-285.

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José Pablo Paredes Sánchez. 2017. "Solar Energy Applications in Mining: A Case Study." Smart and Sustainable Planning for Cities and Regions , no. : 273-285.

Journal article
Published: 01 June 2016 in Applied Energy
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The socio-economic crisis of the past few years has led to a progressive and marked decline in the production of coal power plants in Europe. This situation affects the regions where coal is the main traditional energy source. Energy from forests is considered to be a good alternative to coal. The exploitation of forest biomass in these regions could counteract the negative effects posed by the marked decline in traditional coal mining activities. Given the abundance of forest in Asturias, Spaińs main coal mining area, the present work was conducted on the Central Coal Basin (CCB). This study focuses on the territory of the mining areas within the CCB, known as municipalities. The main goal was to evaluate the existing biomass resources in order to assess its sustainable energy potential and its replicability in other coal mining regions in Europe. The multiscale methodology used considers a combination of mass, energy and costs of the biomass available, to estimate the bioenergy obtainable and the assessment of the techno-economic feasibility of solid biofuel production as a source of alternative energy. A detailed evaluation of forest residues was carried out including the economic and environmental constraints. The average collection efficiency was 43.0% resulting in an estimated biomass total cost of 84.10 €/dry t. Finally, the conclusion was made to locate the Biomass Logistic Centre (BLC) in Oviedo due to its favourable technical, economical and geographical characteristics. The proposed BLC would have a production capacity of 17 dry kt/year of pellets, 8 dry kt/year of wood chips and 3 dry kt/year of briquettes, of which 40% (31 dry kt/year) would be collected within a 50 km radius. Such production would avoid 51 kt/year of CO2 emissions.

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José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Víctor E. García-Elcoro; Frank Rosillo-Calle; Jorge Xiberta-Bernat. Assessment of forest bioenergy potential in a coal-producing area in Asturias (Spain) and recommendations for setting up a Biomass Logistic Centre (BLC). Applied Energy 2016, 171, 133 -141.

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José P. Paredes-Sánchez, Víctor E. García-Elcoro, Frank Rosillo-Calle, Jorge Xiberta-Bernat. Assessment of forest bioenergy potential in a coal-producing area in Asturias (Spain) and recommendations for setting up a Biomass Logistic Centre (BLC). Applied Energy. 2016; 171 ():133-141.

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José P. Paredes-Sánchez; Víctor E. García-Elcoro; Frank Rosillo-Calle; Jorge Xiberta-Bernat. 2016. "Assessment of forest bioenergy potential in a coal-producing area in Asturias (Spain) and recommendations for setting up a Biomass Logistic Centre (BLC)." Applied Energy 171, no. : 133-141.

Journal article
Published: 21 December 2015 in DYNA
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Cement production is intensive in terms of energy consumption. An analysis of the resources involved in manufacturing clinker needs a corresponding mass and energy balance. This balance may indicate the existence of residual heat flows that are not used. This paper summarizes the development of a protocol for the evaluation of a cement plant rotary kiln to implement an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system for cogeneration. The results show that 19.2% of the energy preheater exhaust gas can be recovered to be used in producing 5.5 GWh/year of electricity and 23.7 GWh/year of thermal energy in the cement plant. The electricity generated would represent annual savings of 1.18 $/t cement. The thermal energy produced in cogeneration, equivalent to coal in the plant itself, represents cement savings of 0.51 $/t cement and emissions reductions of 8 kt CO2/year.

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José Pablo Paredes-Sánchez; Oscar Jaime Restrepo-Baena; Beatriz Alvarez Rodriguez; Adriana Marcela Osorio-Correa; Gloria Restrepo. Using waste energy from the Organic Rankine Cycle cogeneration in the Portland cement industry. DYNA 2015, 82, 15 -20.

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José Pablo Paredes-Sánchez, Oscar Jaime Restrepo-Baena, Beatriz Alvarez Rodriguez, Adriana Marcela Osorio-Correa, Gloria Restrepo. Using waste energy from the Organic Rankine Cycle cogeneration in the Portland cement industry. DYNA. 2015; 82 (194):15-20.

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José Pablo Paredes-Sánchez; Oscar Jaime Restrepo-Baena; Beatriz Alvarez Rodriguez; Adriana Marcela Osorio-Correa; Gloria Restrepo. 2015. "Using waste energy from the Organic Rankine Cycle cogeneration in the Portland cement industry." DYNA 82, no. 194: 15-20.

Journal article
Published: 09 July 2015 in Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy
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The current concern about the climate change and the need for sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels has moved the European Union to establish objectives regarding the environment and renewable energy sources by 2020. Forest biomass is an alternative energy resource with an important role in the fulfillment of these objectives. This paper analyzes the possibilities of its implementation in Spain. Forest biomass resources have been analyzed with the BIORAISE application. Potential biomass is mapped considering local collection nodes by province, as well as available biomass, total cost (the sum of harvesting and transport costs), and energetic content ratio of the available biomass. The results show that Huesca and Cuenca are the two provinces with the most available biomass, while Pontevedra and Vizcaya have the highest energetic content ratio. The average total cost of biomass in Spain is 72.72 €/o.d.t., which is lower than the average cost of the supply of pellets to Pellet plants in Europe. Baleares and Huelva are the provinces which have the lowest potential cost of forest biomass. Savings between 48 and 81 % can be obtained using the available forest biomass for domestic heating compared to the other main systems.

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Sandra Turrado Fernández; José Pablo Paredes Sánchez; Antonio José Gutiérrez Trashorras. Analysis of forest residual biomass potential for bioenergy production in Spain. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 2015, 18, 209 -218.

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Sandra Turrado Fernández, José Pablo Paredes Sánchez, Antonio José Gutiérrez Trashorras. Analysis of forest residual biomass potential for bioenergy production in Spain. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy. 2015; 18 (1):209-218.

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Sandra Turrado Fernández; José Pablo Paredes Sánchez; Antonio José Gutiérrez Trashorras. 2015. "Analysis of forest residual biomass potential for bioenergy production in Spain." Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 18, no. 1: 209-218.