Evaluation of Energy Potential in a Landfill Through the Integration of a Biogas–Solar Photovoltaic System
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13112953 |
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| Authors | Héctor Alfredo López-Aguilar (0000-0001-7324-1700, Autonomous University of Chihuahua, corresponding author), Guadalupe Kennedy Puentes, Luis Armando Lozoya Márquez (Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados), Oscar Acosta (0000-0001-8156-6556, Centro Universitario de Chihuahua), Humberto Alejandro Monreal Romero (Autonomous University of Chihuahua), Claudia López Meléndez (Autonomous University of Chihuahua), Antonino Pérez-Hernández (0000-0002-9486-7072, Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 17-17 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-14 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Urban Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2413-8851 • E-ISSN: 2413-8851 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/urbansci9010017 |
| OpenAlex | W4406374227 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 43 |
The integration of biogas and photovoltaic solar energy systems in sanitary landfills represents a promising strategy for sustainable energy generation and efficient urban waste management. This study evaluates the potential for biogas and photovoltaic energy production in two cells of the Municipal Landfill of Chihuahua, Mexico. Using the LandGEM and MMB models (Landfill Gas Emission Model and the Mexican Biogas Model), biogas generation was estimated by considering the composition of the landfill gas and the characteristics of the cover in each cell, revealing notable differences due to their operational periods and waste deposition. Photovoltaic simulations, conducted with the HelioScope software 2020, evaluated spatial configurations and solar radiation data. The generation potential for 2025 was simulated using predictive models, yielding results between 25.48 and 26.08 MW for the biogas–photovoltaic system, depending on the orientation of the panels and the optimization of the coverage. The novelty of this work lies in the combined evaluation of biogas and photovoltaic potential within a single landfill site, integrating advanced modeling tools to optimize system design. By demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of this hybrid system, the study contributes to clean energy solutions, environmental mitigation, and improved waste management strategies. Our findings emphasize the importance of site-specific management practices and predictive modeling to enhance renewable energy production and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, supporting sustainable urban development initiatives
Biogas · Electrical engineering · Photovoltaic system · Renewable energy · Solar energy · Waste management · Engineering · Environmental Science · Landfill Environmental Impact Studies · Municipal Solid Waste Management · Recycling and Waste Management Techniques · Environmental Engineering
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