Feasibility Study Of Solar Photovoltaics System At Abandoned Mine Tailings Sites
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2021-08
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The objective of my research study is to determine the feasibility of using solar photovoltaic (PV)?geomembrane technology to generate clean renewable energy at abandoned mine tailings sites. Commercial mining activities in the province of Nova Scotia have resulted in abandoned tailings sites over the years that contain significant concentrations of toxic substances that pose serious social and environmental problems. My research could provide a solution to remediation of abandoned mine tailings sites using solar PV?geomembrane technology to mitigate tailings contamination problems and generate renewable solar energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Victoria Junction Tailings Dam in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia was selected for this study. A techno?economic assessment of the mine tailings site was conducted using ArcGIS, RETScreen and SAM software. The study concluded that abandoned mine tailings sites can be utilized for installation of solar photovoltaic farms.
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Shim, J. (2021). Feasibility Study Of Solar Photovoltaics System At Abandoned Mine Tailings Sites (Unpublished master's project). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.