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Distributed Generation (DG) in the form of Renewable Power Generation systems are currently preferred for clean power generation. However due to their intermittent and unpredictable nature. energy storage needs to be used to ensure that the load is met at all times. There are many possible options for energy storage …

A guide to a multi-disciplinary approach that includes perspectives from noted experts in the energy and utilities fields. Advances in Energy Systems offers a stellar collection of articles selected from the acclaimed journal Wiley Interdisciplinary Review: Energy and Environment. The journalcovers all aspects of energy policy. science and technology. environmental …

Mathematical Models and Algorithms for Power System Optimization helps readers build a thorough understanding of new technologies and world-class practices developed by the State Grid Corporation of China. the organization responsible for the world’s largest power distribution network. This reference covers three areas: power operation planning. electric grid investment and …

Future large-scale space solar power (SSP) will form a very complex integrated system of systems requiring numerous significant advances in current technology and capabilities. Ongoing technology developments have narrowed many of the gaps. but major technical. regulatory. and conceptual hurdles remain. Continuing systems concept studies and analyses will be critical …

The multidimensional character of renewable energy sources (RES) necessitates the collection of a number of related data in order to support EU policy needs. Apart from the technology and technophysical data also socioeconomic (e.g. employment. turnover) data and R&amp.D expenditures are of critical relevance. The monitoring of the above RES …

A large part of photovoltaic research is dedicated to developing innovative integration technology for the module. Now the use of a storage function in such intermittent power supply systems is crucial in order to get better adequacy between the peaks of energetic consumption and production. The integration degree of photovoltaic …

Artificial neural networks with six inputs have been developed in order to identify an accurate model site-specific wind turbine performance. Results of this modelling technique were compared with parametric. non-parametric. and discrete methods. For the two turbines studied. it has been demonstrated that the strategic incorporation of 6 inputs in …

This research paper presents an accurate and fast algorithm to identify the optimum location and size of large scale PV units in sub-transmission networks to reduce reactive power losses. It can be concluded that the integration of large scale unity power factor operated PV unit provides positive outcome in terms …

Electric vehicles’ chargers are seen to be beneficial for both consumers and grid. In this paper. the use of EVs on the Microgrid performance was explored. A multi-objective optimization problem comprising the amount of charging discharging cost. power loss and voltage profile was developed. Differential Evolution algorithm was adopted to …

Wind energy stands out as one of the most mature renewable energies. in terms of technological development and diffusion. The socioeconomic and environmental benefits. which arise from its emergence. have triggered an increasing interest of practitioners. Concerning the socioeconomic field. the quantification of the impact of renewable energies in the …