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This paper presents a comparative investigation of solar photovoltaic (PV) effect on system stability at different penetration levels. Three different scenarios with their relevant dynamic models are considered. namely. distributed units. and centralized farms with and without voltage regulation capabilities. Based on these models. the impact is examined through eigenvalue. …

As wind power generation undergoes rapid growth. new technical challenges emerge: dynamic stability and power quality. The influence of wind speed disturbances and a pitch control malfunction on the quality of the energy injected into the electric grid is studied for variable-speed wind turbines with different power-electronic converter topologies. Additionally. …

This book provides a quantitative yet accessible overview of renewable energy engineering practice and the technologies that will transform our energy supply system over the coming years. Covering wind. hydro. solar thermal. photovoltaic. ocean and bioenergy. the text is suitable for engineering undergraduates as well as graduate students from other …

This volume is a problem-solving tool for engineers. researchers. students. consultants. and planners currently working in the field. as well as a detailed map of the renewables universe for those looking to expand into new technological specialties. offering the most comprehensive coverage of the subject available. The book has been …

The book is a collection of high-quality peer-reviewed research papers presented in Proceedings of International Conference on Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems (ICPERES 2014) held at Rajalakshmi Engineering College. Chennai. India.   These research papers provide the latest developments in the broad area of Power Electronics and Renewable Energy. …

The book summarizes the results of the first Europe-wide Delphi study on future developments in the energy sector. With a time horizon of 2030. this expert survey not only provides a useful perspective on long-term developments of energy technologies. but also evaluates these technologies against different sets of social values …

Reflecting the rapid growth of nanotechnology research and the potential impact of the growing energy crisis. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Through Nanotechnology provides comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge research in the energy-related fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology. which aim to improve energy efficiency and the generation of renewable energy.   …

This book introduces advanced thyristor-based shunt hybrid active power filters (HAPFs) for power quality improvement in power grids. which are characterized by a low dc-link operating voltage and a wide compensation range. This means they can overcome the high dc-link voltage requirement of conventional active power filters and the narrow …

In recent years. wind energy becomes one of the most important sources for electricity production. For instance it is predicted that the installed wind capacity in China will be about 40 GW till 2020. The permanent magnet synchronous generators (PMSG) which contains of a permanent magnet that causes DC excitation …

The leaders of France and Germany have had a lot to say lately about the importance of European Union efforts to fight climate change. But when it comes to their own countries action plans. it would seem they are approaching the matter with less urgency. Only 18 of the 28 …