Energies, Volume 17, Issue 19

This survey paper explores the cybersecurity certification requirements defined by the SunSpec Alliance for Distributed Energy Resource (DER) devices, focusing on aspects such as software updates, device communications, authentication mechanisms, dev...

The life cycle of a microgrid covers all the stages from idea to implementation, through exploitation until the end of its life, with a lifespan of around 25 years. Covering them usually requires several software tools, which can make the integration...

Reducing traffic energy consumption is crucial for smart cities, and vehicle carbon emissions are a key energy indicator. Traffic signal control (TSC) is a useful method because it can affect the energy consumption of vehicles on the road by controll...

Energy management in enterprises is an important issue in the context of improving energy efficiency, energy use, and energy consumption. This is consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the energy...

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are growing rapidly as a renewable energy source. Evaluating the performance of a PV system based on local weather conditions is crucial for its adoption and deployment. However, the current IEC 61724 standard, used fo...

This study investigates a novel method of utilizing Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology for fertilizer production. Unlike traditional Direct Air Carbon Capture and Utilization (DACCU) technologies, Direct Air Carbon Capture for Fertilizers (FDAC) has...

Supercritical multicomponent thermal fluid (scMCTF) is a novel medium with great potential for heavy oil thermal recovery. The production rate of scMCTF will affect the injection efficiency of thermal fluid, and then affect the development effect of...

With increasing efforts to lower CO₂ emissions globally, the demand for carbon-based resources in industries remains on a high level, leading to new technologies being able to provide those essential carbon sources. To the best of our knowledge, we w...

Radiative natural convection is of vital importance in the process of energy storage, power generation, and thermal storage technology. As the attenuation coefficients of many heat transfer media in these fields are high enough to be considered as op...

HVDC is a promising interconnection solution for connecting asynchronous systems and ensuring power control. In Indonesia, a remote industrial system in Sumatra is experiencing load growth and has the option to draw power from the Sumatra system. How...

The state of the art in methane pyrolysis does not yet provide a definitive answer as to whether the concept of an elementary reaction is universally applicable to the apparently simple process of methane dissociation. Similarly, the literature curre...

Photovoltaic energy storage system (PV-ESS) prosumer aggregators are characterized by a large number but small scale in the distribution system and are not competitive enough to participate in market transactions. For this reason, a prosumer aggregat...

As global energy demand continues to rise, integrating renewable energy sources (RES) into power systems has become increasingly important. However, the intermittent nature of RES, such as solar and wind, presents challenges for maintaining a stable...

This paper presents a solar chimney that acts as a heat accumulator. It is based on its alternating charging (melting of the phase change material—PCM) and discharging (solidification), which helps to save energy and ensures stable operation of...

Ground heat pump systems (GHPSs) are esteemed for their high efficiency within renewable energy technologies, providing effective solutions for heating and cooling requirements. These GHPSs operate by utilizing the relatively constant temperature of...

This scientometric study looks at the current trend in thermoelectric materials research and explores the evolving domain of thermoelectric materials research using a combination of bibliometric and scientometric methodologies. The analysis examines...

Accurate monitoring of lithium-ion battery temperature is essential to ensure these batteries’ efficient and safe operation. This paper proposes a relevance-based reconstruction-oriented EMD-Informer machine learning model, which combines empirical m...

The increasing level of anthropogenic CO₂ in the atmosphere has made it imperative to investigate an efficient method for carbon sequestration. Geological carbon sequestration presents a viable path to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by sequesterin...

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To monitor temperature as a function of varying inductance and resistance, we propose a data-driven digital twin approach for the rapid and efficient real-time estimation of the rotor temperature in an induction motor. By integrating differential equ...

To alleviate the power flow congestion in active distribution networks (ADNs), this paper proposes a two-stage load transfer optimization model based on Neo4j-Dueling DQN. First, the Neo4j graph model was established as the training environment for D...

In view of the increasing environmental challenges and the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions, the optimization of microgrid systems with regard to economic efficiency and environmental compatibility is becoming ever more important. This...

Reducing energy consumption in the construction sector is urgently needed. In Chile, where income distribution is unequal and the cost of energy is high, energy demand is seriously affected, especially in vulnerable households. Hence, it is essential...

In the context of modern power systems, the reliance on a single-time-of-use electricity pricing model presents challenges in managing electric vehicle (EV) charging in a way that can effectively accommodate the variable supply and demand patterns, p...

Icing is a popular research area in wind energy, and the icing problem of the supercooled droplet–ice crystal mixed-phase condition is one of the new challenges. A numerical method for analyzing the icing characteristics of wind turbine airfoil...

To improve the voltage regulation of asynchronous generators during load switching, a Lyapunov-based control strategy has been proposed to stabilize the generator’s voltage by connecting a static synchronous compensator. By constructing a Lyapu...

Hydrodynamic tools reveal information as to the behaviour of a device in the presence of waves but provide little information on how to improve or optimise the device. With no recent work on the transfer of power (energy flux) from a wave field throu...

Shale gas, mainly consisting of adsorbed gas and free gas, has served a critical role of supplying the growing global natural gas demand in the past decades. Considering that the adsorbed methane has contributed up to 80% of the total gas in place (G...

The integration of renewable energy sources and distributed energy storage systems increasingly complicates the operation of distribution networks, while stringent carbon reduction targets demand low-carbon operational strategies. To address these co...

Today’s increasingly complex energy systems require innovative approaches to integrate and optimize different energy sources and technologies. In this paper, we explore the system of systems (SoS) approach, which provides a comprehensive framew...

The importance of energy security is emphasized in Goal 7 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda to guarantee that everyone has affordable, dependable, and contemporary energy access. In addition to transforming human life,...

The flexible operation of carbon capture units is crucial for the economic performance of coal-fired power plants equipped with CO₂ capture systems. This paper aims to investigate the impact of electricity, CO₂, and fuel prices on the economic operat...

In a deregulated power system, managing congestion is crucial for effective operation and control. The goal of congestion management is to alleviate transmission line congestion while adhering to system constraints at minimal cost. This research prop...

The paper presents a simulation-based approach for optimizing CO₂ injection into depleted gas reservoirs, with the goal of enhancing underground CO₂ storage. The research employs a two-dimensional dynamic reservoir model, developed using Darcy’...

The increasing focus on sustainability and the circular economy has brought waste-to-energy technologies to the forefront of renewable energy research. However, the environmental impacts and management of contaminants associated with these technologi...

This work presents a comprehensive model for lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis, addressing kinetics, energy balances, and gas product composition with the aim of its application in wood combustion. The model consists of a two-stage global mechanism i...

Aerogels, characterized by their exceptional porosity, vast specific surface areas, minimal density, and unparalleled thermal insulation capabilities, have become a focal point of attention in the energy sector over the past decade, particularly in t...

The main goals of this research are to develop a method for obtaining the rotor position and speed in a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) without using sensors in a variable-speed wind turbine installation. The considered method is based on the M...

Transport energy demand (TED) forecasting is a crucial issue for countries like Turkey that are dependent on external resources. The accuracy and effectiveness of these forecasts are extremely important, especially for the strategies and plans to be...

This study addresses the challenge of optimizing flat-plate solar collector design, traditionally reliant on trial-and-error and simplified engineering design methods. We propose using physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) to predict optimal desig...

Some of the issues concerning energy security and climate change can be addressed by employing nuclear power (NP) to supply the energy required for the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into chemicals, products, and materials. Nuclear energy represe...

Performing reliable calculations of power system dynamics requires accurate models of generating units. To be able to determine the parameters of the models with the required precision, a well-defined testing procedure is used to record various unit...

Flow ultrasound generators are devices that emit high-frequency sound waves due to the hydrodynamic instability of the supersonic flow. In the electric power industry, such generators are used in arc quenching systems of high-voltage gas blast circui...

This paper addresses and compares the modeling of typical EMI filters used in three-phase power equipment obtained through two different approaches, namely, physical and behavioral. Firstly, an innovative physical EMI filter modeling procedure is pre...

The momentum of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is driving increased demand for certain specific metals. These include copper, silver, gold, and platinum group metals (PGMs), which have important applications in renewable energies, green hydrogen, a...

A conceptual design of coffee stem biomass gasification was developed using the Aspen Plus process simulator, which was analyzed based on energy criteria such as the lower heating value of the produced synthesis gas and cold gas efficiency. The resul...

The installed capacity of photovoltaic (PV) systems has increased significantly over the past few decades, and related technologies have advanced significantly. The electrical characteristics of a PV system change nonlinearly based on irradiation and...

Silicon anodes, which exhibit high theoretical capacity and very low operating potential, are promising as anode candidates that can satisfy the conditions currently required for secondary batteries. However, the low conductivity of silicon and the a...

Recent advancements in cryogenic etching, characterized by high aspect ratios and etching rates, address the growing demand for enhanced performance and reduced power consumption in electronics. To precisely maintain the temperature under high loads,...

The diode-rectifier unit (DRU)-based high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system offers an economical solution for offshore wind power transmission. However, this approach requires offshore wind farms to establish a strong grid voltage. To...