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 …
Read More »Design of an Optimal Placement Algorithm for Large Scale Photovoltaic in Sub-Transmission Networks
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 …
Read More »Optimal siting and sizing of renewable energy sources and charging stations simultaneously based on Differential Evolution algorithm
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 …
Read More »Socioeconomic impact of wind energy on peripheral regions
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 …
Read More »Photovoltaic penetration issues and impacts in distribution network – A review
In this paper. the impact of PV as an RES on the distribution network and the associated penetration issues in the electrical system has been comprehensively presented. The importance of PV as a significant source of power and its generation capability is shown as a prelude in this review. The …
Read More »Optimal Sizing and placement of Renewable energy Source in large scale Power System using ABC technique in presence of UPFC
In this paper. the fuel cost objective function of the IEEE30 bus system is optimized considering different operating conditions of the power system under study. in first time we consider the system without any renewable source. then the Wind farms penetration in the IEEE 30 bus can reduce efficiently the …
Read More »Reactive Power Injection Strategies for Single-Phase Photovoltaic Systems Considering Grid Requirements
In this paper. reactive power injection strategies for singlephase PV systems considering grid requirements have been explored. The proposed reactive power injection strategies include constant average active power control. constant active current control. constant peak current control. and thermal optimized reactive power control strategy. which is dedicated to improve the …
Read More »Short-term performance variations of different photovoltaic system technologies under the humid subtropical climate of Kanpur in India
The paper analyses the energy percentage difference between the tracking and fixed structure PV systems and the daily PR for the systems installed at the IIT-Kanpur. It has been observed that the energy percentage difference is significantly lower than the simulated value acquired by PVSyst for two of the technologies. …
Read More »Review of photovoltaic degradation rate methodologies
The accurate and efficient evaluation of performance degradation of PV technologies is the next logical step to reaping the benefits of PV. as new. more efficient technologies emerge with unstudied and undefined durability and weatherability. Understanding of the performance degradation under real operating conditions is a key requirement for their …
Read More »Review of photovoltaic degradation rate methodologies
The accurate and efficient evaluation of performance degradation of PV technologies is the next logical step to reaping the benefits of PV. as new. more efficient technologies emerge with unstudied and undefined durability and weatherability. Understanding of the performance degradation under real operating conditions is a key requirement for their …
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