E. A. Duque ¹, J. D. González ², A. Pena ³, H. A. Patino ³, J. C. Restrepo ¹

Affiliations
1 Institucion Universitaria Esumer, Medellin, CO
2 Institucion Universitaria Esumer – Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Medellin, CO
3 Universidad Escuela de Ingenieria de Antioquia, Medellin, CO

Abstract

Objectives: In this paper, 1100 projects in Latin America are analysed as initiatives to mitigate climate change and increase sustainable energy production. Methods/Statistical Analysis: In our analysis, we have imported the data from the available databases about CDM projects. Projects have been grouped by region, country, and type of source. Findings: It was concluded that the region's hydro electrical projects have obtained relevant sustainable financing due to the region's rich capacity for generating power and its particular geographical conditions, which encourage the development of sustainable energy projects. However, many political, social and economic obstacles to this were also found. This paper is expected to contribute to the promotion of an alternative energy industry and the private participation in the development of sustainable energy projects in different sectors in the region. Improvements: This paper proposes several alternatives that could help improve the synergy among the development of sustainable energy projects, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), and the Kyoto Protocol leading to grow new sustainable projects based on carbon economy, considering the impacts on climate change. Financing mechanisms to develop sustainable energy projects should be both profitable and sustainable and this is why the CDM should play an essential role for increasing the offer of sustainable projects as a means to assess the Kyoto Protocol's efficacy.

Keywords

Clean Development Mechanism, Hydro Electrical Projects, Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Development.

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E. A. Duque ¹, P. M. Ortíz ¹, A. F. Isaza ¹, A. F. Lujan ¹, S. Chica ¹, M. Casamitjana ²

Affiliations
1 Institucion Universitaria Pascual Bravo, Medellín, CO
2 Universitat de Girona, Placa de Sant Domenec, 3, 17004 Girona, Espana, CO

Abstract

Objectives: This paper presents the design and construction of a solar tree to charge mobile devices on open urban areas according to the environmental conditions of Medellín, Colombia. Methods/Statistical Analysis: Based on the electric consumption calculations of mobile devices, a 3.5 m height-tree was built, with four leaves made of acrylic with solar panels on the top. It illuminates with cold white lights and four smaller leaves with green illumination. The energy storage capacity is 180 Amp, it has 6 USB ports to connect mobile devices and two 110 V-200 W electrical outlets to connect those devices to the electricity. Finally, the Photovoltaic system’s availability to satisfy the energetic requirements was verified. Findings: This research found that according to the established design variables, the system has a 3-hour autonomy on saturation and involves an energy saving of 876 Who, equivalent to 81,645.78 gr saving of emitted CO_2> in a year of operation. Improvements: As a final point, environmental, economic and social benefits are presented.

Keywords

Battery Charging Stations, Guadua Angustifolia, Renewable Energy Sources, Solar Photovoltaic System, Solar Tree

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