Renewable energy
Fields of activities of RES Group:
Biomass
- Experimental cultivation of several energy crops (Sunflower, rape seed etc.)
- Study of Biomass potential in Greece and Europe.
- Study of Biomass treatment methods for the production of solid, liquid and gas fuels.
- Utilization and application of biofuels for the production of thermal and electrical energy.
Solar Energy
- Experimental and theoretical investigation of solar collectors for the production of thermal and mechanical energy.
- Testing and application of several types of photovoltaic systems (silicon and thin film) off grid or grid connected, water pumping systems and water desalination with reverse osmosis.
- Different PV technologies comparative testing
- Low Temperature Organic Solar Rankine Cycle Engine
- Passive Solar Systems for heat/cooling generation
- Concentrator technologies for co-generation (electricity and heat)
Smartgrid Technology
- Autonomous Hybrid Systems
- Autonomous Microgrids based on Renewable Energy Sources for Polygeneration
- Hydrogen Systems for energy storage and onsite transportation fuel production
- Smartgrid control schemes
- Development of a design and simulation platform for Smartgrids
Desalination
- Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination Systems
- Energy recovery systems for Water Desalination
- Water Pumping Systems Wind Energy
- Small, Extra Small and Micro Windturbines investigation for rural electrification applications
Wind Energy
Investigation of small wind turbines for rural applications.