The Cost Reduction Analysis of Green Hydrogen Production from Coal Mine Underground Water for Circular Economy

Energies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(10), P. 2289 - 2289

Published: May 9, 2024

The novelty of the paper is analysis possibilities reducing operating costs a mine water pumping station in an abandoned coal mine. To meet energy needs and reduce carbon footprint, “green” from photovoltaic farm was used. Surplus green generated during peak production stored form hydrogen electrolysis process. Rainwater process are still underutilized sources for increasing resources stress European Union. article presents using these waters, after purification, by electrolysis. also three variants that ensure self-sufficiency proposed concepts operation station.

Language: Английский

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Restructuring of the Coal Mining Industry and the Challenges of Energy Transition in Poland (1990–2020)

Energies, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 15(10), P. 3518 - 3518

Published: May 11, 2022

The European Union’s climate policy and the energy transition associated with it force individual countries, their economies industrial sectors to carry out thorough changes, often of a deep, high-cost restructuring nature. aim article is provide multidimensional assessment forms effects coal mining companies in Poland light current process. research problem encapsulated within following two interdependent questions: Has process allowed industry achieve sufficient efficiency sustainably compete open market, what extent, if at all, have objectives been achieved from perspective changes mix? covers all included official statistics. It adopts long-term (1990–2020), dating beginning systemic transformation Poland. involved use multivariate financial analysis methods, including logit model for predicting degree threat, as well taxonomic methods assessing dissimilarity structures concentration. general conclusion that there has lack consistency (follow-up) between on one hand composition country’s mix result other. In particular, this means such restructuring, being neither effective nor efficient, failed accelerate change mix.

Language: Английский

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Energy transition in Poland and Spain against changes in the EU energy and climate policy

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 468, P. 143018 - 143018

Published: June 26, 2024

The European Union climate policy and the subsequent energy transition are expected to cause fundamental changes in individual EU countries, their economies, industrial sectors. Furthermore, order achieve them, high financial outlays essential. main purpose of article is present a comparative analysis pace, directions, factors Poland Spain against policy. In particular, subject study fuel structure electricity generation (energy mix) concentration generation. concentrates on background group EU27 countries. adopted long-term perspective (1990–2020). methodology used taxonomic measures variability structures concentration, as well descriptive mathematical statistics. result research proves that common has explicitly accelerated mix, both studied including those traditionally based coal. demonstrated an increase diversification resulting significant share renewable low-carbon sources. additionally proved there was parallel process towards making mix countries more similar EU27. limitation triangulation arrangement (EU27, EU15, accessed after 2004), enforced this pilot research, but possible expand field perception research. What serves proof originality fulfilment gaps degree especially intensity its similarity. application value use policies coal for indication taken position, goals, ways them experience other

Language: Английский

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European Climate Policy in the Context of the Problem of Methane Emissions from Coal Mines in Poland

Energies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(10), P. 2396 - 2396

Published: May 16, 2024

This paper presents a thorough examination of methane capture from Polish coal mines, contextualized within the framework European Union’s (EU) climate policy objectives. Through strategic analysis encompassing interior surrounding environment, and macro this study elucidates complex dynamics involved in emissions initiatives. The key findings include declining trend absolute since 2008, despite fluctuations extraction volumes, relatively stable level exceeding 300 million m3/year 2014. underscores critical role government support, both terms financial incentives streamlined regulatory processes, to facilitate integration technologies into mining operations. Collaboration through partnerships stakeholder engagement emerges as essential for overcoming resource competition ensuring long-term success projects. also highlights economic environmental opportunities presented by reserves, emphasizing importance investment efficient technologies. Despite these advancements, challenges persist, particularly regarding low efficiency current de-methanation Recommendations modernization technological innovation are proposed enhance utilization.

Language: Английский

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Energy procurement management in innovative energy self-sufficiency projects on post-mining sites

Energy Sources Part B Economics Planning and Policy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Hydrogen Storage and Combustion for Blackout Protection of Mine Water Pumping Stations

Energies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(10), P. 2357 - 2357

Published: May 14, 2024

Global warming increases the risk of power outages. Mine water pumping stations pump approximately 100 million m3 per year (2023). The cessation mine would expose neighboring mines and lower lying areas to flooding. have some containment, but a prolonged shutdown could cause environmental problems. Remediation resulting damage be costly time-consuming. combination problems dewatering abandoned storing energy in form hydrogen ensure continuity supply has not been subject extensive scientific research. purpose this paper was develop options for protecting against “blackout” phenomenon assess their investment relevance. Six technically feasible modernization were designed analyzed study. All station include storage generated green hydrogen. For Q1 2024 conditions, option with partial retail sale produced increased volume treatment is recommended implementation.

Language: Английский

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The Use of the Open Innovation Concept to Develop a Method to Improve Safety during the Mining Production Process: A Case Study of the Integration of University and Industry

Journal of Open Innovation Technology Market and Complexity, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 8(2), P. 75 - 75

Published: April 24, 2022

Growing competition in the education economy has caused companies to look for new innovative solutions that can increase their competitiveness. These processes practically concern whole world, and development of technologies are related concepts Industry 4.0 sustainable accelerated innovation even more. In order adapt these trends, taking extensive measures apply implement solutions. The use an open business model is based, example, on concept (OI) could be helpful this process. By reinforcing own with external ideas proposals by cooperating joint projects, have chance maintain beneficial relationships customers remain competitive. This also applies mining industry, which production additionally affected natural hazards associated environment carried out. article presents a relevant example using OI develop method reducing fire hazard spontaneous combustion coal underground mines. was based tests were conducted Silesian University Technology. Since enterprise question looking solution problem formation endogenous fires, it cooperation. exchange knowledge resulted successfully applied mine. paper cooperation between research unit included knowledge, significantly enriched both sides project. It discusses developed, involved identify potential locations fires installation supply certain substances areas limit occurrence fires. results research, confirm effectiveness developed method, presented. application IO scientific industry made possible solve specific current significant impact efficiency companies. implementation prevented endogenic fire, process proceeded without any major disturbance. together create possibility generating quickly commercialized implemented. Thus, great opportunity knowledge-based economy.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of RES Development in Poland on the Change of the Energy Generation Profile and Reduction of CO2 Emissions

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(21), P. 11064 - 11064

Published: Nov. 1, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic with subsequent economic fluctuations during consecutive epidemics waves and preventive measures in the form of lockdowns, Russia’s invasion Ukraine have had a meaningful impact on European economy, including energy market. These events caused an increase prices many products, fossil fuels, also lack their availability. changes inspired authors to conduct research current situation Poland field renewable coal. paper describes development RES (mainly photovoltaic sources) change generation profile case Poland. article analyzes (renewable reduction CO2 emissions. conducted analysis was based historical similarity replacement conventional (carbon) sources by PV (photovoltaics) determining how cases (%), specific carbon source will be displaced. Based prepared forecast, it determined that end year, installed capacity reach level 11,213 MWp (in wind energy, 7875 MWp). Replacement (reduction consumption) approximately 1.5 million Mg hard coal 2.87 lignite concluded possible (~4.4% 6.3% hard-coal volume used for production). Limiting this reduce emissions entire NPS 5.24 (−5%) 2022.

Language: Английский

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Configurational Path of Decarbonisation Based on Coal Mine Methane (CMM): An Econometric Model for the Polish Mining Industry

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(13), P. 9980 - 9980

Published: June 23, 2023

This study presents the econometric model for Polish mining industry on topic of configuration path decarbonisation based coal mine methane (CMM). CMM is released from mines around world, including Poland. taken into account in countries with highest underground production. Over past ten years, emissions have been gaining greater attention due to their status as We accept greenhouse gas (GHG) and potential use a clean energy resource. The very important problem plants system controlling level methane. In this paper, we present an production linear programming, taking both market considerations amount air mines. can control industry. Moreover, be used strategy according European toward net zero (2050).

Language: Английский

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The management of power supply security of mine water pumping station

Scientific Papers of Silesian University of Technology Organization and Management Series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024(194), P. 295 - 314

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Purpose: Growing global warming increases the threat of energy supply security in form “blackout” phenomenon. Pumping stations pump out approximately 100 million m3 water annually (data from 2023). Discontinuation mine pumping would expose neighbouring mines and lower-lying areas to flooding. Design/methodology/approach: For designed database functional scenarios station, optimal variant was selected based on economic ecological criteria as well criterion. Findings: The research analyzed five technically feasible variants modernization stations. Each is characterized by a different degree level meeting demand. Research limitations/implications: All station provide for production electricity own needs. investment attractiveness factors should be taken into account while making decisions. It up decision-maker make final multi-criteria decision so implement variant. Practical implications: One challenge ensure supplies event sudden shortage. have some retention, nevertheless longer shutdown time could lead environmental problems. Removing damage definitely require large financial expenditures take several years. Social planned project can positive impact local community economy. projects discussed will create new markets related "green energy". Originality/value: aim article assess relevance safety power combination problems drainage liquidated mines, use renewable sources storage improve has not been subject scientific far. Keywords: storage, energy, hydrogen extraction, revitalization post-mining installations. Category paper: paper, conceptual case study

Language: Английский

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