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Open Access 14.04.2024 | Original Paper

Reliability-based sizing of islanded multi-energy microgrid: a conic chance-constrained optimization approach

This paper presents a methodology to optimally design a multi-energy microgrid with thermal and electric loads considering $$N-1$$ N - 1 and probabilistic regulation reserves. This methodology consists of a chance-constrained optimization that …

verfasst von:
Juan Camilo Camargo-Berrueco, Diego Adolfo Mejía-Giraldo, Santiago Lemos-Cano

Open Access 10.04.2024 | Original Paper

Power quality assessment and compliance of grid-connected PV systems in low voltage networks using microinverters

Solar PV has experienced unprecedented growth in the last decade, with the most significant additions being utility-scale solar PV. The role of grid inverters is very critical in feeding power from distributed sources into the grid. With the …

verfasst von:
D. Atsu, I. Seres, I. Farkas

09.04.2024 | Original Paper

Maximum power point tracking in PV arrays exposed to partial shading condition irrespective of the array configuration

A method is proposed for calculating the I-V and P–V curves of a PV array composed of series-, parallel- and series–parallel connected-cells or modules or strings exposed to uniform and non-uniform radiation with and without bypass diodes (BpDs).

verfasst von:
Reham Kamal, Mazen Abdel-Salam, Mohamed Nayel

08.04.2024 | Review Article

A survey on energy routing approaches in energy internet

Energy Internet (EI) represents a modern paradigm focused on peer-to-peer energy trading within a smart grid network. This requires bidirectional power and communication flows, that are facilitated by energy-routing algorithms and devices. Various …

verfasst von:
Lina Benchikh, Lemia Louail, Djamila Mechta

08.04.2024 | Original Paper

An embedded control system for AC motor drive to reduce energy consumption of evaporative coolers

This paper presents a new method for controlling and saving electrical energy in evaporative coolers. For this purpose, a variable-speed drive is used to control the electric motor of the evaporative cooler. In this study, first, the thermal …

verfasst von:
Fardad N Khakiani, Farzad A Shirazi, Mohammad Mahjoob

05.04.2024 | Original Paper

Energy exchange management in a prosumer microgrid cluster: a piece of cake

The objective of this paper is to propose a proportional-fair energy exchange framework in a prosumer microgrid system taking into consideration the trading preferences of buyer microgrids. In fact, in a multi-microgrid system, there are potential …

verfasst von:
Ayoub Zerka, Mohammed Ouassaid, Mohamed Maaroufi, Reda Rabeh

03.04.2024 | Original Paper

Normalized performance indices estimation of photovoltaic technologies incorporating tracking system classifications

The present study investigates the in-depth normalized performance index (NPI) parameters based on IEC 61724 standard for seven photovoltaic (PV) technologies, incorporating seven tracking systems for Arunachal Pradesh, India, which falls under …

verfasst von:
Pikaso Pal, V. Mukherjee

Open Access 02.04.2024 | Original Paper

Long-term equilibrium in electricity markets with renewables and energy storage only

In this paper, we study the optimal generation mix in power systems where only two technologies are available: variable renewable energy (VRE) and electric energy storage (EES). By using a net load duration curve approach, we formulate a …

verfasst von:
Guillaume Tarel, Magnus Korpås, Audun Botterud

02.04.2024 | Original Paper

Experimental and numerical study on effects of additional air height and existing soil layer under the collector of solar chimney

Energy transition to clean and sustainable sources is essential to battle climate change. In this regard, the solar chimney system can be considered a promising technology if more optimization analysis is conducted. The Solar chimney system …

verfasst von:
Hadi Afsari, Mohammad Reza Yousefi, Mohammad Sajjadi, Mansour Shirvani

Open Access 28.03.2024 | Original Paper

Short-term system imbalance forecast using linear and non-linear methods

The imbalance between supply and demand is a critical factor in the operation of the power system, as it leads to a change in the system frequency. Therefore, it is essential to be able to predict its value from historical, measured and forecast …

verfasst von:
István Balázs, Attila Fodor, Attila Magyar

Open Access 19.03.2024 | Original Paper

On the efficiency of energy markets with non-merchant storage

Energy market designs with non-merchant storage have been proposed in recent years, with the aim of achieving optimal market integration of storage. In order to handle the time-linking constraints that are introduced in such markets, existing …

verfasst von:
Linde Frölke, Eléa Prat, Pierre Pinson, Richard M. Lusby, Jalal Kazempour

13.03.2024 | Original Paper

An optimization model for sizing a concentrated solar power system with thermal energy storage

This paper aims to develop a mixed integer linear programming model for optimal sizing of a concentrated solar power system with thermal energy storage. A case study is provided to demonstrate the utility and practicality of the developed model …

verfasst von:
Ahmed M. Ghaithan

Open Access 12.03.2024 | Correction

Correction: Frequency reserves and inertia in the transition to future electricity systems

verfasst von:
Jonathan Ullmark, Lisa Göransson, Filip Johnsson

10.03.2024 | Review Article

Alternative infrastructure technologies evaluation in order to develop the stranded natural gas fields: a systematic review

Natural gas is an increasingly important energy source to meet the world consumption demand, especially in the next decades because of its role as a transition energy in emission reduction programs. A conventional gas field was generally developed …

verfasst von:
Dohar Jono Sihombing, Indarto, Deendarlianto

10.03.2024 | Original Paper

Modelling of PV sources & techno-economic of analysis of hybrid system for EV charging in residential buildings

In recent years, Solar energy have been proven to be a cost-effective method for generating electricity with minimum environmental impact. The main objectives of this research paper in to model the Grid Interactive PV sources and explore the …

verfasst von:
MuthuKumaran Thulasingam, Ajay D Vimal Raj Periyanayagam

07.03.2024 | Original Paper

Comparison of multi-step forecasting methods for renewable energy

Multi-step forecasting influences systems of energy management a lot, but traditional methods are unable to obtain important feature information because of the complex composition of features, which causes prediction errors. There are numerous …

verfasst von:
E. Dolgintseva, H. Wu, O. Petrosian, A. Zhadan, A. Allakhverdyan, A. Martemyanov

04.03.2024 | Original Paper

Appliance-wise residential monthly average daily load profile simulation for 2022 and 2030 in Auroville, India

Demand response (DR) has the potential to provide flexibility services required to manage high penetrations of variable renewable energy in the grid. With increasing appliance ownership rates, the residential sector will increasingly contribute to …

verfasst von:
Yogitha Miriyala, Jai Govind Singh

01.03.2024 | Original Paper

A lightweight time series method for prediction of solar radiation

Solar radiation (Rs) is vital and profoundly influences the environment. Accurate forecasting of Rs is crucial in renewable energy applications, despite its nonlinearity and dependency on loads. To overcome limitations in measurement tools …

verfasst von:
Hasna Hissou, Said Benkirane, Azidine Guezzaz, Mourade Azrour, Abderrahim Beni-Hssane

25.02.2024 | Original Paper

Techno-economic comparison of stand-alone energy production systems (SAPEs) with a view to valorize the organic Rankine cycle (ORC) in Cameroonian households

This article aims to compare the efficiency and costs of four autonomous energy production systems, including organic Rankine cycle systems in the Cameroonian context. As the national electricity distribution operator (ENEO-Cameroon) is …

verfasst von:
Hyacinthe Donfack Tessemo, Olivier Thierry Sosso, Frédéric Lontsi, Bill Vaneck Bot

23.02.2024 | Original Paper

Techno-economic assessment of photovoltaics by predicting daily global solar radiations using hybrid ANN-PSO model

Photovoltaics is one of the most important renewable energy sources widely used. One of the important factors required in its modeling is information on solar radiation. The solar radiations being intermittent in nature, require to be predicted …

verfasst von:
Shafqat Nabi Mughal, Yog Raj Sood, R. K. Jarial