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Micro-Grid Literature

Search: Google Scholar for "solar powered school"
economic profitability of system dependent upon public funding policies (ex: feed-in tariff)
system contributes to energy savings, emissions reductions and growth of use of renewable energy sources
incentive policies and demonstration projects needed to actualize this type of system at large scale
energy efficiency is a problem for school buildings because of enormous energy consumption rates

Search: Google Scholar for "solar school"
energy makes up a high percentage of costs for schools
Green School Project & Energy Smart Schools (U.S.) are initiatives aimed at improving the energetic and environmental efficiency of school buildings
LEED- Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design

Search: Google Scholar for "green school project"
schools are unique and special communities- have capacity to spread awareness of low carbon concepts and issues related to energy
Green School Project objective is to generate more students with sustainable consciousness, contribute to greater awareness of sustainable development and reduce carbon emissions
dependence on fossil fuels is driving energy shortage- global reserves are limited and fast depleting (less than 200 years to depletion)
schools are the potential breeding grounds of innovative ideas and trends
popularize sustainable development by providing students with environmental protection/energy conservation context
Green Schools conserve resources and enhance environmental quality by demonstrating/educating sustainability

Yilmaz et al., "Energy supply in a green school via a photovoltaic-thermal power system" Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 57, 713-720, 2016.

Search: Google Scholar for "green school and energy"
economic, technical and environmental feasibility study of grid-connected PV for a school
results show a school in similar climatic conditions to Kahramanmaras, Turkey can meet entire energy needs with renewable energy sources so long as optimal planning is employed
cost and performance of energy systems depends on human factors and design components selected
on-site renewable energy systems and technology are developing fast and are becoming more diversified
increase energy efficiency, lower costs and emissions simultaneously
"school's energy needs are met in an optimal manner with solar energy"

Jimenez, A. and Lawland, T., "Renewable Energy for Rural Schools" National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 2000.

integration of renewable energy resources into school buildings needs to be supported by a policy framework
RE power systems are commonly misconceived as unaffordable- initial cost evaluations often discourage RE development
excess energy supply can generate income to support operation and local community

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 *increase energy efficiency, lower costs and emissions simultaneously
 *"school's energy needs are met in an optimal manner with solar energy"
+Jimenez, A. and Lawland, T., [https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy01osti/26222.pdf "Renewable Energy for Rural Schools"] ''National Renewable Energy Laboratory'', 2000.
+*integration of renewable energy resources into school buildings needs to be supported by a policy framework
+*RE power systems are commonly misconceived as unaffordable- initial cost evaluations often discourage RE development
+*excess energy supply can generate income to support operation and local community