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In this paper, one of the ways to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into the atmosphere through the use of various types of solar power plants (SES) was considered. The paper provides an overview of the energy resources that currently exist in the Republic of Cuba, as well as the new investments made by the country in order to introduce a more extensive use of the renewable energy sources. The paper also describes the benefits of renewable energy that help to reduce the CO2 emissions into the environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Devices operating in complete energy autonomy are multiplying: small fixed signaling applications or sensors often operating in a network. To ensure operation for a substantial period, for applications with difficult physical access, a means of storing electrical energy must be included in the system. The battery remains the most deployed solution. Lead-acid batteries still have a significant share of this market due to the maturity of their technology. However, even by sizing all the system elements according to the needs and the available renewable energy, some failure occurs. The battery is the weak element. It can be quickly discharged when the renewable energy source is no longer present for a while. It can also be overloaded or subjected to high temperatures, which affects its longevity. This paper presents a suggested improvement for these systems, systematically adding extra devices to reduce excess charges and heat and allowing the battery use at lower charges. The interest of this strategy is presented by comparing the number of days of system failure and the consequences for battery aging. To demonstrate the interest of the proposed improvement track, a colored Petri net is deployed to model the battery degradation parameters evolution, in order to compare them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The complex system of control, monitoring and improvement of power quality in power supply systems of oil production enterprises is designed, which also allows to decrease the negative influence on the environment. The main reasons for mismatch between the actual electricity quality in distribution network and the requirements for oil producing businesses, as set forth by reference documents, have been disclosed. Recommendations in connection with the arrangement and the practical implementation of technical measures for controlling and improving the quality of electric power in oil producing enterprises power supply systems are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]