Sustainable System

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Environmental Impact

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Feasibility Study

In order to achieve a power output of 1MW, the array size was estimated at 3000 panels. However, the model demonstrated that approximately 10, 000 panels are required.
Alternatively a solar tracking system could be installed using low-power linear actuators, increasing efficiencies and energy yields. Producing 1.825 GWh would address 0.18% of Nepal’s energy deficit.

• Wireless Power Transmission: £17 million
• Overhead Transmission Lines: £10 million

The above figures are total costs for both systems.

 

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Microwave Radiation

The IEEE standards for maximum microwave radiation exposure at 2.45 GHz:

• 100W/m2 as averaged over 6 min

• 16.3 W/m2 over 30 minutes for controlled environments

• 38.7 W/m2 over 30 minutes for uncontrolled environments

With respect to the environment, birds have been known to nest and reproduce in military radar installations of higher intensities. Research indicates that un-modulated waves (as with our system) are unlikely to have biological effects.  

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