Article
Environmental Sciences
Nene Lefaible, Ulrike Braeckman, Steven Degraer, Jan Vanaverbeke, Tom Moens
Summary: This study investigated the impacts of artificial reefs (AR) from offshore windfarms (OWFs) on the surrounding soft-sediments. Benthic grab samples were collected at different positions from turbines of two Belgian OWFs (Belwind: monopiles and C-Power: jackets). Higher abundance and species richness of macrobenthos were found nearby jacket foundations of C-Power compared to distant positions, particularly in deeper sediments. The presence of fine sand fractions and total organic matter also influenced benthic enrichment and habitat diversification.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ming Li, Haojie Luo, Shijie Zhou, Gokula Manikandan Senthil Kumar, Xinman Guo, Tin Chung Law, Sunliang Cao
Summary: East and Southeast Asia's advantageous geographical location provides great potential for the development of diverse ocean energy technologies. This review paper examines the flexibility and feasibility of emerging ocean energy technologies in the region, including wave, tidal, and ocean-current energy converters, floating photovoltaics, and offshore wind turbines. Despite advancements and attention, these technologies still face significant techno-economic and techno-environmental challenges.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Fuzhan Nasiri, Ryozo Ooka, Fariborz Haghighat, Navid Shirzadi, Mariagrazia Dotoli, Raffaele Carli, Paolo Scarabaggio, Amirmohammad Behzadi, Samira Rahnama, Alireza Afshari, Frederic Kuznik, Enrico Fabrizio, Ruchi Choudhary, Sasan Sadrizadeh
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review on the emerging applications of smart tools and technologies in energy storage systems, including a classification of predictive analytics and an examination of the contributions of information technologies. The article also highlights the emerging issues in smart energy storage systems and suggests directions for future research.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Jun Sheng Teh, Yew Heng Teoh, Heoy Geok How, Farooq Sher
Summary: An effective analytical technique is crucial for biomass utilisation in energy production. Various thermal conversion methods such as torrefaction, pyrolysis, combustion, hydrothermal liquefaction, and gasification have been widely used to improve biomass processing. Key parameters of biomass feedstock can be examined using GC and TG in combination with other analytical techniques to increase productivity of energy crops. Furthermore, optimal ratios for combining different biomass materials during co-pyrolysis and co-gasification can be determined for achieving the best synergetic relationship.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Somayeh Sadegh Koohestani, Sandro Nizetic, Mattheos Santamouris
Summary: Photovoltaic systems generate electrical power from solar irradiance, but their efficiency is limited by surface temperature rise. It is crucial to review and evaluate cooling methods for optimizing system efficiency. Based on analysis, cooling techniques can improve electrical efficiency by 1% to 53% and reduce surface temperature by 1.8°C to 46°C.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Xiaojun Li, Alan Palazzolo
Summary: Flywheel/kinetic energy storage system (FESS) is gaining attention due to its unique advantages in recent years, especially in utility, large-scale deployment, and renewable energy applications. This paper reviews the recent developments in FESS technologies, focusing on the current state and opportunities for future development.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Diogo Correia, Adelino Ferreira
Summary: This paper discusses the application of energy harvesting technology in airport pavements and road pavements, aiming to analyze which technology can be used for airport pavements. The analysis includes density, efficiency, energy generation, as well as the implementation and technology readiness level of each energy harvesting technology.
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Raniyah Wazirali, Elnaz Yaghoubi, Mohammed Shadi S. Abujazar, Rami Ahmad, Amir Hossein Vakili
Summary: This paper discusses the significance of artificial neural network (ANN), machine learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL) techniques in predicting renewable energy and load demand in microgrids. It provides a comparison and evaluation of these techniques, aiming to establish a sustainable and resilient microgrid ecosystem.
ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jochen Bundschuh, Michal Kaczmarczyk, Noreddine Ghaffour, Barbara Tomaszewska
Summary: In the past decade, there has been a global increase in the use of alternative energy sources, especially in desalination, where various renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power are widely applied. Despite some techno-economic limitations, further research and demonstration units are needed to combine renewable energy with desalination processes for longer term performance.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Glen G. Farivar, William Manalastas, Hossein Dehghani Tafti, Salvador Ceballos, Alain Sanchez-Ruiz, Emma C. Lovell, Georgios Konstantinou, Christopher D. Townsend, Madhavi Srinivasan, Josep Pou
Summary: This article investigates the current and emerging trends and technologies for grid-connected energy storage systems (ESSs). It provides a detailed review of battery ESSs (BESSs) and popular power converter topologies. Additionally, it reviews the requirements of new standards and grid codes for grid-connected BESSs and discusses emerging technologies.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE IEEE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Rui Couto, Francisco Duarte, Antonio Magalhaes
Summary: This paper reviews mechanical systems that convert kinetic energy from vehicles into electricity, focusing on three main types of technologies: piezoelectric, pneumatic/hydraulic, and electromechanical. Among them, electromechanical systems are the most technologically advanced and efficient, with a potential to become the mainstream technology for pavement energy harvesting.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Victor A. D. de Faria, Anderson R. de Queiroz, Joseph F. De Carolis
Summary: This study develops a model based on Mean-Variance portfolio theory to optimize the deployment of offshore wind, wave, and ocean current technologies. The results show that integrating different offshore technologies can decrease energy variability, but significant cost reductions are still needed to realize their deployment in the investigated region.
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Martinez, G. Iglesias
Summary: This work presents a methodology to assess and compare the potential of offshore wind energy development zones. A case study in North Spain is used to illustrate the methodology. Factors such as water depths, energy production, working hours, maintenance windows, and distances to ports are considered. The methodology provides valuable insights into each offshore wind development site, contributing to informed decision-making.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Davut Solyali, Babak Safaei, Omid Zargar, Gizem Aytac
Summary: As the world's population and living standards rise, energy suppliers will face increased electrical energy needs. Governments are more likely to integrate renewable energy into their electricity grids to reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions. Battery storage systems can overcome the intermittency of renewable energy resources and optimize load and demand. They can also provide voltage and frequency regulation to power systems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Oihane Fernandez-Betelu, Isla M. Graham, Paul M. Thompson
Summary: With the increasing installation and decommissioning of offshore structures, it is timely to have a better understanding of their impact on marine predators. This study found evidence that oil and gas platforms may attract marine mammals and alter their diel patterns of occurrence and foraging activity. Harbour porpoises were observed to be attracted to different artificial structures, and their occurrence and foraging activity were influenced by the distance to these structures. The findings have implications for the decommissioning considerations and planning of offshore structures.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)