Article
Thermodynamics
Zia Ullah, Shaorong Wang, Guan Wu, Hany M. Hasanien, Anis Ur Rehman, Rania A. Turky, Mohamed R. Elkadeem
Summary: The integration of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Photovoltaics (PVs) into the electric power distribution system is increasing worldwide. However, the simultaneous integration of EVs and PVs poses challenges that require suitable control design and optimization strategies. This paper proposes a solar-based grid-tied charging station (SGTCS) that maximizes PV power utilization for EV charging. The proposed model considers seasonal variation effects and was implemented using HOMER Grid, including a case study in Islamabad. The results show the relevance and applicability of the study.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ulrich Fretzen, Mohammad Ansarin, Tobias Brandt
Summary: The research introduces a simple coordination strategy to minimize the impact on EV availability for drivers while maximizing the absorption of PV electricity generation by EV batteries. Results show that this coordination can provide 71%-92% of EV charging load from solar panels in the summer and 13%-76% in the winter, offering benefits compared to uncoordinated charging patterns. The gains are generally highest in winter and vary based on PV and EV integration levels, with minimal impact on EV availability for drivers.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hussein A. Kazem, Miqdam T. Chaichan, Ali H. A. Al-Waeli, K. Sopian
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of the applications of photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems for electric vehicles (EVs). The paper discusses the need for sustainable and renewable energy sources for EVs, the advantages of PV/T systems, and various system designs. It also examines the impact of different parameters on PV/T system performance and discusses the challenges and future opportunities for PV/T systems in EV applications. The paper concludes that PV/T systems have significant potential to provide sustainable and efficient energy for EVs.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Abdelfatah Ali, Karar Mahmoud, Matti Lehtonen
Summary: This paper proposes a novel stochastic approach for maximizing the hosting capacity of photovoltaics in distribution systems by optimizing different control variables and managing transformers, VAr sources, and electric vehicles simultaneously.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL POWER & ENERGY SYSTEMS
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Javad Farrokhi Derakhshandeh, Rand AlLuqman, Shahad Mohammad, Haya AlHussain, Ghanima AlHendi, Dalal AlEid, Zainab Ahmad
Summary: Photovoltaic modules have been generating electricity since 1995, and their efficiency can be affected by environmental and non-environmental factors. This paper reviews different cleaning systems designed to overcome problems associated with dust accumulation, categorizing them into active and passive systems. When choosing an optimal cleaning system, factors such as cost, efficiency, water usage, cleaning time, and human interference should be considered.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Marine
Giangiacomo Minak
Summary: This paper examines the primary applications and recent developments of solar energy as the main power source in the maritime sector. A comprehensive review of literature identifies three prominent areas for advancing solar energy-powered boats: maritime drones, sporting boats, and short-range touristic vessels. The paper explores specific cases and discusses potential future perspectives.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Eric Hanson, Casey Canfield, Mahelet G. Fikru, Jenny Sumner
Summary: In recent years, there has been an increase in options for procuring renewable energy, ranging from rooftop solar installation to utility green pricing to Community Choice Aggregation. However, little is known about how the presence and growth of these utility-scale renewable procurement options could affect the adoption of distributed residential solar. A regression model analysis on panel data from all fifty US states plus the District of Columbia revealed wide variations between states, including varying correlations between utility-scale and distributed generation.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Joshua Then, Ashish P. P. Agalgaonkar, Kashem M. M. Muttaqi
Summary: This paper proposes a decentralised control strategy using droop-based control to vary the charging rates of electric vehicles (EVs) in real-time in response to nodal voltages, voltage unbalance and the state-of-charge (SOC). The strategy aims to mitigate excessive voltage rise and voltage unbalance in a low-voltage distribution network caused by rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and unbalanced loads. It achieves this by coordinating the control of EV chargers based on reference voltages calculated according to the location and local conditions of each charger, without the need for a common communication channel or a centralised controller.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hengwu Hu, Domenico Vizzari, Xudong Zha, Ronald Roberts
Summary: Solar pavements, using photovoltaic technology to provide sustainable power support, can transform road systems into energy providers and eliminate or alleviate energy pollution. The study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of different solar pavement structures, showing that Hollow slab solar pavements have the lowest net present value and levelized cost of electricity.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongqian Wei, Yan Zhong, Likang Fan, Qiang Ai, Wenqiang Zhao, Rui Jing, Youtong Zhang
Summary: This study proposes a battery management system that coordinates solar panels and lithium battery systems to optimize the performance of power batteries through modeling, developing prediction strategies, and designing charging strategies. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed power prediction strategy accurately estimates available power, while the optimal charging strategy reduces charging time and temperature rise.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Van Can Nguyen, Chi-Tai Wang, Ying-Jiun Hsieh
Summary: The urgency to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions has led to the prioritization of using renewable energy to power electric vehicles. Case studies utilizing mixed-integer programming models can provide insights into the availability of renewable energy and required investments in highway networks.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
John Mulrow, Joe F. Bozeman, Shantanu Pai, Emily Grubert, Sybil Derrible
Summary: This article proposes an Energy-Material Cycles (EM-cycles) model for comparing tradeoffs in different energy systems. Applying the model to recent vehicle models, the study finds that electrification may have a material efficiency advantage over combustion.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Regine Belhomme, Edoardo Corsetti, Christoph Gutschi, Kris Kessels, Ana Virag, Meysam Qadrdan, Xiandong Xu, Hailong Li, Jakub Jurasz
Summary: Electricity systems in Europe are undergoing major changes, requiring more flexibility and active stakeholder involvement to ensure efficient and reliable operation and address increasing amounts of renewable energy sources.
IEEE POWER & ENERGY MAGAZINE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueqing Liu, Xiaodong Zhao, Luyi Lu, Jianlan Li
Summary: Photovoltaic power generation technology is an important method for achieving carbon neutralization. This study investigates the effects of liquid bridges formed on the surfaces of hydrophobic and hydrophilic PV glass and their self-cleaning abilities. The results show that liquid bridges enhance the self-cleaning forces and contribute to the prevention and reduction of dust accumulation on glass.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Manuel S. Mathew, Mohan Lal Kolhe, Surya Teja Kandukuri, Christian W. Omlin
Summary: The objective of this study is to propose a real-time management system for EV charging that maximizes the utilization of renewable energy. An electric power distribution network with average and peak demands of 1.51 MW and 3.6 MW respectively was chosen. Models based on k-Nearest Neighbors algorithms were developed to predict the performances of renewable energy systems, and a demand side management algorithm was developed for the charge/discharge scheduling of EVs.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dalia Streimikiene, Grigorios L. Kyriakopoulos
Summary: Over the past two decades, energy poverty has been increasingly recognized as a multidimensional issue resulting from the low-carbon energy transition. A literature review confirmed the controversial nature of energy poverty at regional and international levels. The study focused on the household sector and identified the prevailing domains of energy poverty. Recent studies also emphasized the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian war on energy prices and energy poverty. Additionally, future research directions for alleviating energy poverty were proposed.
Article
Thermodynamics
Hamidreza Hasheminasab, Dalia Streimikiene, Mohammad Pishahang
Summary: Energy plays a crucial role in economic growth, essential for industries, cities, and populations to function. Nations aim to achieve energy justice and sustainability among different generations. This study developed a comprehensive framework to evaluate energy poverty, considering energy demand, clean generation, strategic position, and energy justice. The framework consists of three pillars: society, administration, and sustainability, ensuring energy accessibility, affordability, and sustainability.
Review
Agronomy
Ahmad Bathaei, Dalia Streimikiene
Summary: Sustainable agriculture aims to produce food and energy for current and future generations and has gained considerable attention in the past 25 years. This study identified 101 indicators from previous research across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. It proposed a set of appropriate indicators and analyzed previous studies based on publication year, continent, and topic.
Article
Business
Tomas Balezentis, Agne Zickiene, Artiom Volkov, Dalia Streimikiene, Mangirdas Morkunas, Vida Dabkiene, Erika Ribasauskiene
Summary: This paper provides an analysis of the current state of concepts related to agricultural supply chain functioning. The concept of viable supply chains, which includes sustainability, agility, and resilience, is considered the most comprehensive. However, it is rarely applied to agricultural supply chains. The authors discuss theoretical foundations, empirical manifestations, and propose a framework for analyzing agricultural supply chain viability. Methodologies and indicators are critically examined, highlighting the importance of considering aggregation levels, supply chain coverage, and data sources in the design of analytical tools. Finally, a potential case study on agricultural supply chain viability is discussed based on theoretical findings and empirical context.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jacek Brozyna, Wadim Strielkowski, Ales Zpevak
Summary: The European Union is a global leader in renewable energy and is working to maintain this position by setting high standards for itself and its member states. This article focuses on evaluating the implementation prospects of the 2030 targets in the Visegrad Group countries and highlights the need for policy revisions and fund allocation for green transformation. The findings of this study can be useful for EU stakeholders and policymakers responsible for climate policies and renewable energy targets.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Wadim Strielkowski, Andrey Vlasov, Kirill Selivanov, Konstantin Muraviev, Vadim Shakhnov
Summary: The use of machine learning and data-driven methods in predictive analysis of power systems has the potential to accurately predict and manage system behavior by utilizing large volumes of data. These methods have gained significant attention due to their ability to handle large amounts of data and make accurate predictions. With the transformation to smart grids that integrate high-renewables electricity systems, the importance of these methods has increased, but they also face challenges in handling intermittent renewable energy generation and fluctuating weather conditions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tetiana Tananaiko, Olha Yatsenko, Olha Osypova, Vitalii Nitsenko, Tomas Balezentis, Dalia Streimikiene
Summary: This article analyzes the impact of tariff and non-tariff instruments on the asymmetries of the global trading system, and suggests modernizing the system to reduce asymmetry.
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Beiling Ma, Muhammad Farhan Bashir, Xuewen Peng, Wadim Strielkowski, Dervis Kirikkaleli
Summary: An accurate assessment of carbon footprint is essential for evaluating progress towards sustainable development. This study focuses on universities' carbon footprint and provides a detailed review of the topic, including thematic analysis, cocitation analysis, research collaboration analysis, and methodological and topical contribution. The findings contribute to policymakers' understanding of academic institutions' carbon footprint and offer policy suggestions for improvement.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ahmad Bathaei, Dalia Streimikiene
Summary: Sustainable agriculture aims to ensure future food and energy supply while protecting natural resources. The interpretation of sustainability varies across contexts and countries, requiring regular updates of renewable energy indicators. This study extracted 84 indicators encompassing social, environmental, economic, institutional, and technical dimensions, offering valuable insights for stakeholders and policymakers.
Article
Economics
Dalia Streimikiene
Summary: The aim of this paper is to analyze the concept of energy supply security and indicators used to measure energy security. The main issues considered are energy import dependency, energy supplier concentration/diversification, and available energy infrastructure. Based on a literature review, a framework of energy security indicators is developed and applied to evaluate Baltic States. An advanced MCDM tool is used to rank Baltic States, as their performance in specific aspects of energy security varies greatly. The analysis shows that Estonia performs the best in terms of energy security, mainly due to its low level of total energy import dependency. Policies and measures to promote energy supply security are developed based on the research findings.
MONTENEGRIN JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Economics
Wadim Strielkowski, Svetlana Kalyugina, Victor Fursov, Oxana Mukhoryanova
Summary: In the post-pandemic era, evaluating the effectiveness of regional innovation systems (RISs) is crucial. This paper examines case studies from different countries and proposes specific indicators to enhance the evaluation of innovative progress in different regions. The results also highlight the role of regional innovation systems in shaping national innovation systems.
Article
Economics
Dalia Streimikiene
Summary: Sustainable energy consumption in households is linked to energy saving and the use of renewable energy sources, and plays a crucial role in reducing GHG emissions. However, existing climate change mitigation policies mainly target the energy supply sector and have not effectively addressed behavioral barriers to sustainable energy consumption in households. Therefore, new policies and measures targeting these barriers are necessary to promote sustainable energy consumption in households.
CONTEMPORARY ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariam Kasradze, Mahyar Saraji Kamali, Dalia Streimikiene, Remigijus Ciegis
Summary: Environmental pollution, increased energy consumption, and growing demand for the energy sector have been widely discussed. The International Energy Agency (IEA) supports energy efficiency and evaluation by developing tracking indicators and analyzing energy consumption data. Results showed that CO2 emissions and monitoring energy consumption are the most significant indicators while assessing the countries' performance regarding green energy production.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariam Kasradze, Mahyar Kamali Saraji, Dalia Streimikiene
Summary: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is crucial for sustainable development, but faces multiple challenges. This study ranks EU countries using a novel picture fuzzy SWARA-TOPSIS method and identifies leadership mindset and corporate commitment as the most significant issues for CSR adoption. Italy performs the best, while Malta performs the worst in adopting CSR for sustainability.
INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Economics
Dalia Streimikiene
Summary: In order to achieve transformative change towards carbon neutrality, it is necessary to investigate the barriers of climate change mitigation and mechanisms to overcome them, as well as develop policies and measures. Various types of institutions are analyzed in terms of their roles in driving transformative change, emphasizing the importance of systematic changes.
CONTEMPORARY ECONOMICS
(2023)