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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. A. Ben Taher, B. E. Lebrouhi, S. Mohammad, E. Schall, T. Kousksou
Summary: This paper presents the optimal sizing of a grid-connected PV system for a public building and electric vehicles, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and energy costs. The study shows that the optimal configuration of the system includes 1093 kW installed PV power, generating 1.42 x 10(6) kWh/year and avoiding emissions of 20 tonnes CO(2)eq/year. This research can contribute to the decarbonization process of the energy sector in France.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Y. Kebbati, L. Baghli
Summary: This paper presents a contribution to diversify the energy mix in Algeria by designing and modeling a large-scale hybrid photovoltaic-wind system. An innovative control approach using optimized controllers is proposed to maximize power generation from wind and solar energy resources.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Yahya Z. Alharthi
Summary: This paper presents a techno-economic analysis of a grid-connected wind energy system in Saudi Arabia, which shows that the system has a very low Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) in the chosen area. Furthermore, running a multi-year model demonstrates the importance of considering various parameters in order to accurately assess system performance.
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Energy & Fuels
Hussein M. K. Al-Masri, Sharaf K. Magableh, Ahmad Abuelrub, Khaled Alzaareer
Summary: This paper presents a study on the realistic coordination and sizing of a photovoltaic plant connected with a pumped-hydro storage system, using particle swarm optimization to find the optimal value of the reliability index. Two different scenarios were investigated, with results showing accurate modeling of the output power of system components when losses are considered.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
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Thermodynamics
Maryam Parvin, Hossein Yousefi, Younes Noorollahi
Summary: This study applied a multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm to three renewable micro grid configurations in Shiraz, Iran. The results showed that the simultaneous utilization of wind and solar energy was more beneficial, especially when considering carbon tax policies or renewable energy incentives for future applications.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hui Hwang Goh, Shuaiwei Shi, Xue Liang, Dongdong Zhang, Wei Dai, Hui Liu, Shen Yuong Wong, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Kai Chen Goh, Chin Leei Cham
Summary: This paper proposes a multi-stage methodology to optimize the energy management problem of microgrids considering the uncertainty of carbon trading market and demand side response. The scenario analysis method is used to tackle the uncertainty of renewable energy, and the characteristics of different load types are analyzed. The quantum particle swarm optimization algorithm is utilized to obtain the optimal solution. The results show that carbon trading market policy contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions and fossil fuel consumption, and a high load participation rate in demand side response can improve the operational economics of microgrids.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sepehr Sanaye, Ahmadreza Sarra
Summary: The study proposes an innovative hybrid energy system for isolated buildings on an island, providing clean production of electricity, heating, cooling, and desalinated water. By utilizing renewable energy sources like PV panels and wind turbines, the system optimizes energy consumption and reduces reliance on fossil fuels, resulting in significant CO2 emission reductions. The modeling and optimization of the hybrid system show promising results in improving energy efficiency and sustainability.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Kenneth E. Okedu, Hind F. A. Barghash
Summary: This paper investigates the dynamic behavior of a wind farm connected to an existing grid and stabilizes the wind farm using an energy capacitor system. The robustness of the controllers of the energy capacitor system is tested by connecting loads with various capacities, and the impact of varying the time constant of the in-built DC-DC chopper of the energy capacitor system on the grid is studied.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
T. Nagadurga, P. V. R. L. Narasimham, V. S. Vakula, Ramesh Devarapalli
Summary: This paper proposes the use of Gray Wolf Optimization (GWO) combined with a static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) to address challenges in RES integrated grid-connected PV systems. The intermittent nature of solar PV power under shading conditions can be harnessed using the GWO approach. STATCOM, a specialized power electronic device, effectively reduces power quality issues such as voltage sag/swell and Total Harmonic Distortions. The fast-acting PI controller is employed to maintain the DC link voltage constant while driving a STATCOM with tuned parameters. Best results are achieved through comparison with PI control, with the test system modeled in the MATLAB/Simulink environment.
CONCURRENCY AND COMPUTATION-PRACTICE & EXPERIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lei Duan, Tyler H. Ruggles, Ken Caldeira
Summary: Solar photovoltaics have the potential to replace fossil fuels and contribute to lower-cost zero-emission energy systems. The initial benefits of providing solar power to the electricity system are significant, especially in deep decarbonization scenarios. However, the value of additional solar power decreases as cumulative solar capacities increase. Taking full advantage of low-cost solar energy requires the development and deployment of low-cost approaches to energy supply or electricity load shifting.
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Engineering, Industrial
Serkan Eryilmaz, Irem Bulanik, Yilser Devrim
Summary: This paper focuses on the reliability based long-term performance assessment of hybrid solar/wind power system. An analytical expression for the theoretical distribution of the power output and an expression for the expected energy not supplied were derived, allowing for proper evaluation of the hybrid system performance. A numerical example was included to illustrate the results.
RELIABILITY ENGINEERING & SYSTEM SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
A. Rajaram, K. Sathiyaraj
Summary: This research proposes an optimized energy harvesting system using sustainable resources such as PV and electromagnetic waves, along with the Quantum Tunnelling Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm. By converting electromagnetic waves into DC power and optimizing the power generation circuitry, a grid-connected power system with minimal power loss is achieved. Compared to traditional systems, this energy harvesting system reduces power loss effectively.
JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Construction & Building Technology
N. Anang, S. N. A. Syd Nur Azman, W. M. W. Muda, A. N. Dagang, Muhamad Zalani Daud
Summary: This paper presents the actual performance of a 7.8 kWp grid-connected rooftop photovoltaic system at a residential house, with a focus on energy production data from 2018 to 2019. The results show that the system's best performance ratio was 75.72% with an average loss of 1.68 kWh/kWp/day. Economic analysis revealed an annual net profit of nearly RM 3,000 and a payback period of 5-7 years for the system.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Catherine Baxevanou, Dimitrios Fidaros, Chryssoula Papaioannou, Nikolaos Katsoulas
Summary: The climate crisis and energy price increases necessitate the design of greenhouses with a focus on energy supply. Local production of energy from renewable sources is one effective solution. The study explores the optimal design of a hybrid power generation system (photovoltaics/wind turbine/accumulators/oil generating unit) to meet the greenhouse's needs in terms of energy production quality, electricity price, and CO2 emissions. The research takes into account various factors such as production requirements, different energy equipment combinations, solar and wind potential, and energy demand.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Rachit Srivastava, Mohammad Amir, Furkan Ahmad, Sushil Kumar Agrawal, Anurag Dwivedi, Arun Kumar Yadav
Summary: This article introduces the installation of a 100 kWp solar power plant at an educational institution in northern India and evaluates its performance. The study finds discrepancies between actual performance and simulation results, and analyzes various parameters of the PV plant. The evaluation of module performance shows that rooftop solar panels are economically and technologically feasible for providing electricity in northern India.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bahare Abdoos, Mahyar Ghazvini, Fathollah Pourfayaz, Mohammad Hossein Ahmadi, Amideddin Nouralishahi
Summary: This study focuses on the applications of nano-phase change materials (nano-PCMs) in the building industry and compares different types of nanoparticles in terms of their impact on enhancing the thermal conductivity of PCMs. Carbon-based nanoparticles were found to have the best thermal properties for integration into PCMs.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marzie Karimi, Mehdi Mehrpooya, Fathollah Pourfayaz
Summary: This research introduces an integrated system for large-scale hydrogen production and liquefaction, using solar energy. The system combines multiple units to produce and liquefy hydrogen. The system has high energy efficiency and performance compared to similar liquefaction cycles. The operational parameters of each subsystem and their effects on the overall system efficiency were also studied.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Energy & Fuels
Akbar Maleki, Mohammad Alhuyi Nazari, Mostafa Safdari Shadloo, Weiping Zhang
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Weiping Zhang, Akbar Maleki
Summary: This study designs and models four stand-alone desalination plants driven by renewable energy and back-up systems to address the challenges of water and electricity supply in remote areas. The optimization algorithm ensures the optimal design in terms of economic, environmental, and reliability factors.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sayyed Mostafa Mahmoudi, Akbar Maleki, Dariush Rezaei Ochbelagh
Summary: The article investigates the application of hybrid renewable energy systems in remote areas, analyzes the economic and sensitivity of different scenarios, and designs an optimization method for the hybrid energy system size to improve efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Akbar Maleki
Summary: This article investigates the optimal configuration problem of Stand-alone Hybrid Energy Systems (SHES) and proposes five improved particle swarm intelligence algorithms. Comparison of the algorithms over 30 independent runs reveals that PSO-III demonstrates superior convergence speed and accuracy. Sensitivity analysis of SHES indicates that the Total Net Annual Cost (TNAC) is influenced by changes in reliability index and number of iterations.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Review
Thermodynamics
Ehab Hussein Bani Hani, Mohammad Alhuyi Nazari, Mamdouh El Haj Assad, Habib Forootan Fard, Akbar Maleki
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review on the performance, influencing factors, and improvement methods of solar dryers, as well as the potential for integration with other systems. The study reveals the significant potential of solar dryers in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating carbon dioxide. It also shows that solar dryers have acceptable payback periods, indicating their economic advantage.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Habib Shoeibi, Azad Jarrahian, Mehdi Mehrpooya, Ehsanolah Assaerh, Mohsen Izadi, Fathollah Pourfayaz
Summary: This study proposed a mathematical model based on heat transfer equations and simulated a CPC solar collector using Aspen HYSYS and MATLAB software. The simulated mathematical model includes a two-dimensional numerical model to describe the thermal and dynamic behavior of the fluid inside the CPC solar collector absorber tube. The numerical simulations showed a good correlation between the numerical results and experimental results.
Article
Thermodynamics
Mojtaba Lak Kamari, Akbar Maleki, Raheleh Daneshpour, Marc A. Rosen, Fathollah Pourfayaz, Mohammad Alhuyi Nazari
Summary: An innovative multigeneration system based on biomass is proposed in this study, which can generate useful outputs including district cooling and heating, bioethanol, biogas, and electricity. According to the results, cotton stem leads to the highest CO2 emission while switchgrass has the lowest. Rice straw and rice husk exhibit the highest and lowest overall energy efficiencies, respectively, while rice straw and larch wood have the highest and lowest overall exergy efficiencies, respectively.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pouria Pakzad, Mehdi Mehrpooya, Fathollah Pourfayaz, Mohammad Reza Ganjali
Summary: This study investigates the electrochemical performance of Ce-PGCN,NS/Co3O4 as a metal-free ORR electrocatalyst and supercapacitor electrode. Various tests including FESEM, TEM, BET, FTIR, XRD, EDX, and Raman were conducted to characterize the synthesized electrocatalysts. The results show that Ce-PGCN,NS/Co3O4 exhibits excellent electrochemical performance as an ORR electrocatalyst and supercapacitor electrode, making it a promising alternative to commercial Pt/C catalysts. The addition of Co3O4 nanorods and doping Cerium atoms positively impact the electrocatalytic activity of g-C3N4.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yasaman Amirhaeri, Fathollah Pourfayaz, Hamed Hadavi, Alibakhsh Kasaeian
Summary: A novel hybrid system is introduced to provide electricity, cooling, and heating simultaneously for a town in Istanbul. Different parts of the system are evaluated using dynamic or steady-state methods based on meteorological information. The combination of the non-dominated sorting algorithm and multi-criteria decision-making is employed to optimize the operational parameters. The system achieves maximum energy and exergy efficiencies in September, October, and November, with the lowest exergy destruction rate. The COE and NPC of the system are obtained as 0.05147 $kW h(-1) and 579.3 M$, respectively.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Arman Zendehnam, Fathollah Pourfayaz
Summary: A parametric study was conducted on a parallel double-effect LiBr-water absorption chiller using advanced exergy assessment. The study found that improving the performance of components can reduce the system's energy losses, and the impact of different operational parameters on system performance varies.
ENERGY SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hamed Hadavi, Amirali Saifoddin, Yasaman Amirhaeri, Fathollah Pourfayaz
Summary: This paper presents an innovative combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP) system based on biomass to address the challenges of fossil fuel depletion and global warming. The system utilizes various processes to efficiently recover waste heat and improve energy and exergy efficiencies. Thermodynamic, economic and sensitivity analyses are conducted, followed by an optimization approach to maximize energy and exergy efficiencies and minimize overall cost. The results show that the optimal solution increases electricity production and reduces cost and COE, making it a high-efficiency and economical option.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mojtaba Taheri, Fathollah Pourfayaz, Sara Hemmati
Summary: This study developed a model using artificial neural network (ANN) and response surface method (RSM) to predict the thermal conductivity of carbon-based nano-enhanced phase change materials (NEPCMs). The ANN model showed better predictive capacity than the RSM model.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Moslem Esfandiari, Fathollah Pourfayaz, Alibakhsh Kasaeian, Ali Gholami
Summary: This study investigated the effect of incorporating a solar absorption refrigeration system into a gas-steam combined cycle power plant. It found that high ambient temperatures have a detrimental impact on the power plant's performance and efficiency. The use of the SAR system to cool the compressor's input air resulted in increased power generation capacity and overall efficiency.
ENERGY SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
