Article
Thermodynamics
A. Martinez, L. Murphy, G. Iglesias
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of climate change on offshore wind resources in Northern Europe over the 21st century, using the most up-to-date narratives of societal development and land use, the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs). Three scenarios are considered: high-emissions (pessimistic) scenario SSP5-8.5, intermediate scenario SSP2-4.5, and low-emissions (optimistic) scenario SSP1-1.9. The results indicate an overall decline in wind power density, particularly in the high-emissions scenario and certain regions, while slight increases are projected in some areas of the Baltic Sea. Reducing emissions as advocated by current climate objectives not only weakens the declining trend but also leads to a more stable resource.
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Fournier, A. Martinez, G. Iglesias
Summary: According to the latest climate change scenarios, wind energy potential will undergo significant changes, especially in Southeast Asia and Australasia. This study found that although there is little change in average wind power density by the end of the 21st century, there are remarkable changes in certain areas and seasons. The changes are greater in the high emissions scenario, but the seasonal variability is more pronounced in the moderate emissions scenario. These changes will impact the energy production and economic viability of wind farms.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Martinez, G. Iglesias
Summary: The study investigates the mid-and long-term evolution of wind energy resources in North America using a multi model ensemble selected from 18 global climate models. It predicts a decrease in onshore wind power density in the US and Canada under different emissions scenarios, while also indicating potential increases in certain regions. The analysis emphasizes the importance of these changes in wind power density for the Levelised Cost of Energy, future investments planning, and the energy mix as a whole.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
A. Martinez, G. Iglesias
Summary: The evolution of offshore wind resources in the Mediterranean Sea up to 2100 was studied under different climate-change scenarios. The results showed a decline in mean wind power density and increased variability in most scenarios, except for the low-emissions scenario. This scenario predicted strong growth in certain areas, such as around the Italian Peninsula and off Lebanon and Israel. Seasonal variability was also found to change significantly depending on the scenario and period considered. Reducing carbon emissions in line with international climate accords may help mitigate the decline in wind resources and increase in variability in the Mediterranean Sea.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Navroz K. K. Dubash
Summary: Fossil fuels should be conserved and used primarily in the areas where they have the greatest impact on human well-being.
Article
Economics
Sara Hastings-Simon, Andrew Leach, Blake Shaffer, Tim Weis
Summary: The case study and analysis of Alberta's Renewable Electricity Program demonstrates its success in contracting for new renewable generation at low prices, attracting new entrants into the power market, and spurring privately-financed development. However, the program's design did not adequately reward high-value generation, which could pose a challenge in future auction rounds.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ryan A. McManamay, Chris R. Vernon, Henriette I. Jager
Summary: The study examines the potential impacts of alternative future global electrification pathways on biodiversity under different societal development scenarios. It finds that renewable energy deployment may come at high cost to ecosystems, with biodiversity conflicts more influenced by local land conservation practices and energy diversification strategies than global socioeconomic drivers.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Riccardo Bonanno, Francesca Viterbo, Riva Giuseppe Maurizio
Summary: This study aims to understand the impact of current and future climate change on wind producibility in Italy. Regional climate models were used to analyze changes in wind resources, and the results suggest a decrease in wind producibility in the medium and long term for the RCP 8.5 scenario. Future wind power planning should focus on specific areas of the eastern Italian coast and southeast regions, particularly offshore areas.
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Business
Richard A. Rosen
Summary: Suggestions have been made to improve the effectiveness of climate change mitigation scenarios based on the SSP framework, but the main issues lie in the inconsistency of input variables among different modeling teams using the same SSP, as well as the varied structures and functions of different IAMs used to analyze mitigation policies. Developing more detailed and improved IAMs focusing on the critical next 10-20 years for mitigating climate change can help address these challenges.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Juste Jankeviciene, Arvydas Kanapickas
Summary: This study aimed to assess the feasibility of implementing an energy greening plan in Lithuania in the 21st century using only wind farms. The results showed that the wind speed in Lithuania is likely to slightly decrease over the century, but it would not significantly affect the operating conditions of wind farms. The study also found that the potential maximum wind power generation in Lithuania exceeds the country's renewable energy needs by at least three times.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jan Wohland, David Brayshaw, Stefan Pfenninger
Summary: The European Union aims to achieve net greenhouse gas neutrality by 2050 through expanding wind and solar power, but must consider the risks posed by climate variability in energy system design. Wind and solar generation in Europe have shown multidecadal variability over the last century, with wind variability being more pronounced.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tadeusz Kudra, Alex Martynenko
Summary: This review presents electrohydrodynamic (EHD) drying as a new advanced technology that utilizes the phenomenon of ionic wind to extract liquid water from wet materials. It highlights the potential of EHD drying in reducing food losses and waste, as well as its sustainability based on economic, energy, and social factors.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. G. Olabi, Khaled Obaideen, Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem, Maryam Nooman AlMallahi, Nabila Shehata, Abdul Hai Alami, Ayman Mdallal, Asma Ali Murah Hassan, Enas Taha Sayed
Summary: Clean and safe energy sources are crucial for society's long-term growth. Wind energy is rapidly expanding and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable energy development promotes energy security and sustainable development goals on a global scale. The article investigates wind energy's role within the SDGs and highlights the London Array wind farm's contribution to achieving these goals.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiayao Cui, Matthew Labbe, Hyun-Joong Chung, Douglas G. Ivey
Summary: In this study, gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) were prepared via polymerization of poly(acrylic) acid in the presence of KOH and ZnO, and GPE-KOH-KI was fabricated by immersing GPE-KOH in a solution containing KOH, KI, and ZnO. The addition of KI to the electrolyte improved the battery efficiency and extended the working temperature range to as low as -41 degrees C. The reaction mechanism for ZABs using KI as an additive was found to involve a combination of oxygen reduction and iodate reduction reactions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. R. Dehghani-Sanij, A. Al-Haq, J. Bastian, G. Luehr, J. Nathwani, M. B. Dusseault, Y. Leonenko
Summary: This study analyzes the current status and future prospects of wind power in Canada as a case study, showing its importance in the future global energy supply. The results suggest that the growth rate of wind energy in meeting the total annual end-use electricity demand for Canadian provinces and territories depends on historical compound annual growth rate and predictive methods.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Danial Khojasteh, Shengyang Chen, Stefan Felder, William Glamore, M. Reza Hashemi, Gregorio Iglesias
Summary: This study examines the impact of future sea level rise on tidal stream energy resources in different types of estuaries. The findings indicate that prismatic estuaries experience a greater reduction in tidal stream energy than converging estuaries under sea level rise. This poses a challenge for the management of tidal energy generation in the future.
Article
Thermodynamics
Xingxian Bao, Fumiao Li, Huihui Sun, Gregorio Iglesias, Hongda Shi
Summary: This paper presents a multi-DOF wave energy converter (WEC) with hybrid power take-off (PTO) systems named PUWEC, which can capture more wave energy compared with a traditional single-DOF WEC. A time-domain numerical model is established to simulate the coupled dynamics and power capture performance of the PUWEC, and it is proven to be efficient in predicting the dynamic performance. The motion trajectory of the buoy's center of gravity and the actual working space of the PUWEC are also analyzed and calculated.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
A. Martinez, L. Murphy, G. Iglesias
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of climate change on offshore wind resources in Northern Europe over the 21st century, using the most up-to-date narratives of societal development and land use, the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs). Three scenarios are considered: high-emissions (pessimistic) scenario SSP5-8.5, intermediate scenario SSP2-4.5, and low-emissions (optimistic) scenario SSP1-1.9. The results indicate an overall decline in wind power density, particularly in the high-emissions scenario and certain regions, while slight increases are projected in some areas of the Baltic Sea. Reducing emissions as advocated by current climate objectives not only weakens the declining trend but also leads to a more stable resource.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sogol Moradian, Agnieszka I. Olbert, Salem Gharbia, Gregorio Iglesias
Summary: In this study, the wind resource was analyzed and its potential was estimated to determine the most suitable sites for wind farms in Ireland. Historical and future wind data were evaluated and statistical distributions were applied to post-process the outputs. Results showed a decrease in wind speed in the future period and wind power density maps were produced.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
D. M. Fouz, R. Carballo, I. Lopez, X. P. Gonzalez, G. Iglesias
Summary: A novel approach to selecting the most appropriate combination of hydrokinetic energy converters (HECs) and sites within a coastal area is developed, with the accurate computation of cost-effective analysis (CEA) parameters as the cornerstone. By avoiding simplistic assumptions, the proposed approach improves on current procedures and enables developers to accurately compute any cost-effective parameter of interest.
Article
Thermodynamics
A. Martinez, G. Iglesias
Summary: The evolution of offshore wind resources in the Mediterranean Sea up to 2100 was studied under different climate-change scenarios. The results showed a decline in mean wind power density and increased variability in most scenarios, except for the low-emissions scenario. This scenario predicted strong growth in certain areas, such as around the Italian Peninsula and off Lebanon and Israel. Seasonal variability was also found to change significantly depending on the scenario and period considered. Reducing carbon emissions in line with international climate accords may help mitigate the decline in wind resources and increase in variability in the Mediterranean Sea.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Oceanography
Emilio Laino, Gregorio Iglesias
Summary: The impacts of climate change on coastal cities, such as sea level rise, temperature increase, storms, and extreme weather events, can lead to coastal flooding, erosion, and other hazards. This comprehensive review analyzes scientific literature on the extreme impacts of climate change on coastal cities, identifying research gaps and proposing future directions. The analysis includes a bibliometric and scientometric analysis, revealing a wide geographical diversity with publications from 97 countries, and highlighting the need for more research from developing countries.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Xingxian Bao, Meng Liu, Dianfu Fu, Chen Shi, Hongliang Cui, Zhengyi Sun, Zhihui Liu, Gregorio Iglesias
Summary: This study proposes a deep learning method that integrates the random decrement technique (RDT) and Transformer neural network to identify damages in jacket offshore platforms. Numerical simulations and experimental studies demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method in accurately locating and assessing the severity of damages.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Nerea Portillo Juan, Javier Olalde Rodriguez, Vicente Negro Valdecantos, Gregorio Iglesias
Summary: The physics-based approach is commonly used for modelling ocean engineering processes, but data-driven models are gaining popularity. However, there are limited studies on data-driven models for wave downscaling. In this paper, both approaches are developed and compared in a case study in the Mediterranean Sea. Neural networks outperform the SWAN model in predicting peak period, with a higher correlation coefficient and lower error. The data-driven approach has a clear advantage in terms of computational cost. It is concluded that data-driven models are useful in sites with a sufficient number of data samples, especially in semi-enclosed basins governed by local patterns.
Review
Engineering, Marine
Danial Khojasteh, Abbas Shamsipour, Luofeng Huang, Sasan Tavakoli, Milad Haghani, Francois Flocard, Maryam Farzadkhoo, Gregorio Iglesias, Mark Hemer, Matthew Lewis, Simon Neill, Michael M. Bernitsas, William Glamore
Summary: In the past two decades, a significant amount of academic research has been conducted on wave and tidal energy. This review uses a bibliometric method to analyze over 8000 documents published between 2003 and 2021, identifying four broad research themes and nineteen corresponding research sub-clusters. It is observed that there has been a shift in research focus towards integrating wave/tidal energy schemes into coastal/estuarine management plans.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Emilio Laino, Gregorio Iglesias
Summary: This review paper examines the impacts of climate change on ten European coastal cities through a participatory process involving the cities and the review of existing literature. By combining scientific literature analysis with insights from local experts, it provides a comprehensive overview of the current situation of these diverse cities in relation to multiple climate-related hazards, which can be extrapolated to other cities.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Meysam Asadi, Kazem Pourhossein, Younes Noorollahi, Mousa Marzband, Gregorio Iglesias
Summary: Currently, there is global attention towards clean and sustainable energy due to its environmental benefits. This paper introduces a novel method for selecting optimal locations for wind and solar farms, utilizing GIS and AHP methods combined with a multiple linear regression model. The reliability and global evaluation of the site scoring method used in the study ensures accurate and effective results. The proposed method showed successful results in two study areas and was validated using existing wind/solar farms from different continents, suggesting its applicability in selecting optimum sites worldwide.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Emilio Laino, Gregorio Iglesias
Summary: This study develops a method based on Coastal City Living Labs to characterize key climate-related hazards in ten European coastal cities and categorizes these hazards based on the recommendations of the latest climate change assessment report. The main hazards identified include storms, coastal and land flooding, and coastal erosion. Significant differences are found between cities and even within the same city, emphasizing the importance of granularity in designing mitigation measures.
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)
Article
Thermodynamics
Pengcheng Zhao, Jingang Wang, Liming Sun, Yun Li, Haiting Xia, Wei He
Summary: The production of green hydrogen through water electrolysis is crucial for renewable energy utilization and decarbonization. This research explores the optimal electrode configuration and system design of compactly-assembled industrial electrolyzer. The findings provide valuable insights for industrial application of water electrolysis equipment.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
V. Baiju, P. Abhishek, S. Harikrishnan
Summary: Thermally driven adsorption desalination systems (ADS) have gained attention as an eco-friendly solution for water scarcity. However, they face challenges related to low water productivity and scalability. To overcome these challenges, integrating ADS with other desalination technologies can create a small-scale hybrid system. This study proposes integrating ADS with a Thermo Electric Dehumidification (TED) unit to enhance its performance.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
C. X. He, Y. H. Liu, X. Y. Huang, S. B. Wan, Q. Chen, J. Sun, T. S. Zhao
Summary: A decentralized centroid multi-path RC network model is constructed to improve the temperature prediction accuracy compared to traditional RC models. By incorporating multiple heat flow paths and decentralizing thermal capacity, a more accurate prediction is achieved.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Chaoying Li, Meng Wang, Nana Li, Di Gu, Chao Yan, Dandan Yuan, Hong Jiang, Baohui Wang, Xirui Wang
Summary: There is an urgent need to shift away from heavy dependence on fossil fuels and embrace renewable energy sources, particularly in the energy-intensive oil refining process. This study presents an innovative concept called the Solar Oil Refinery, which applies solar energy in oil refining. A solar multi-energies-driven hybrid chemical oil refining system that utilizes solar pyrolysis and electrolysis has been developed, significantly improving solar utilization efficiency, cracking rate, and hydrogen yield.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Chao Ma, Guanghui Wang, Dingbiao Wang, Xu Peng, Yushen Yang, Xinxin Liu, Chongrui Yang, Jiaheng Chen
Summary: This study proposes a bio-inspired fish-tail wind rotor to improve the wind power efficiency of the traditional Savonius rotor. Through transient simulations and orthogonal experiments, the key factors affecting the performance are identified. A response surface model is constructed to optimize the power coefficient, resulting in an improvement of 9.4% and 6.6% compared to the Savonius rotor.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Sina Bahmanziari, Abbas-Ali Zamani
Summary: This paper proposes a new framework for improving electrical energy harvesting from piezoelectric smart tiles through a combination of magnetic plucking, mechanical impact, and mechanical vibration force mechanisms. Experimental results demonstrate a significant increase in energy yield and average energy harvesting time compared to other mechanisms.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Nanjiang Dong, Tao Zhang, Rui Wang
Summary: This study establishes a multiobjective mixed-variable configuration optimization model for a comprehensive combined cooling, heating, and power energy system, and proposes an efficient generating operator to optimize this model. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm performs better than other state-of-the-art algorithms.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ahmed E. Mansy, Eman A. El Desouky, Tarek H. Taha, M. A. Abu-Saied, Hamada El-Gendi, Ranya A. Amer, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study aims to convert office paper waste into bioethanol through a sustainable pathway. The results show that physiochemical and enzymatic hydrolysis of the waste can yield a high glucose concentration. The optimal conditions were determined using the Box-Behnken design, and a blended membrane was used for ethanol purification.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Sven Klute, Marcus Budt, Mathias van Beek, Christian Doetsch
Summary: Heat pumps are crucial for decarbonizing heat supply, and steam generating heat pumps have the potential to decarbonize the industrial sector. This paper presents the current state, technical and economic data, and modeling principles of steam generating heat pumps.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Le Zhang, To-Hung Tsui, Yen Wah Tong, Pruk Aggarangsi, Ronghou Liu
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of a current-carrying-coil-based magnetic field in promoting anaerobic digestion of chicken manure. The results show that the applied magnetic field increases methane yield, decreases carbon dioxide production, and reduces the concentration of ammonia nitrogen. Microbial community analysis reveals the enrichment of certain methanogenic genera and enhanced metabolic pathways. Pilot-scale experiments confirm the technical effectiveness of the magnetic field assistance in enhancing anaerobic digestion of chicken manure.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Bo Chen, Ruiqing Ma, Yang Zhou, Rui Ma, Wentao Jiang, Fan Yang
Summary: This paper presents an advanced energy management strategy for fuel cell hybrid electric heavy-duty vehicles, focusing on speed planning and energy allocation. By utilizing predictive co-optimization control, this strategy ensures safe inter-vehicle distance and minimizes energy demand. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method in reducing fuel cell degradation cost and overall operation cost.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Fabio Fatigati, Roberto Cipollone
Summary: Organic Rankine Cycle-based microcogeneration systems that use solar sources to generate electricity and hot water can help reduce CO2 emissions in residential energy-intensive sectors. The adoption of a recuperative heat exchanger in these systems improves efficiency, reduces thermal power requirements, and saves on electricity costs.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Lipeng He, Renwen Liu, Xuejin Liu, Xiaotian Zheng, Limin Zhang, Jieqiong Lin
Summary: This research proposes a piezoelectric-electromagnetic hybrid energy harvester (PEHEH) for low-frequency wave motion and self-sensing wave environment monitoring. The PEHEH shows promising power output and the ability to self-power and self-sense the wave environment.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Shangling Chu, Yang Liu, Zipeng Xu, Heng Zhang, Haiping Chen, Dan Gao
Summary: This paper studies a distributed energy system integrated with solar and natural gas, analyzes the impact of different parameters on its energy utilization and emissions reduction, and obtains the optimal solution through an optimization algorithm. The results show that compared to traditional separation production systems, this integrated system achieves higher energy utilization and greater reduction in carbon emissions.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Qingpu Li, Yaqi Ding, Guangming Chen, Yongmei Xuan, Neng Gao, Nian Li, Xinyue Hao
Summary: This paper proposes and studies a piston-type thermally-driven pump with a structure similar to a linear compressor, aiming to eliminate the high-quality energy consumption of existing pumps and replace mechanical pumps. The coupling mechanism of working fluid flow and element dimension is analyzed based on force analysis, and experimental data analysis is used to determine the pump operation stroke. Theoretical simulation is conducted to analyze the correlation mechanism of the piston assembly. The research shows that the thermally-driven pump can greatly reduce power consumption and has potential for industrial applications.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)