Energies, Volume 18, Issue 16

In high-power insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) module thermal management, the structural design of microchannel cooling plates plays a crucial role in determining heat dissipation efficiency and temperature uniformity. This study focuses on t...

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) offer high-efficiency electrochemical conversion of fuels like natural gas, yet detailed modeling is crucial for optimization. This paper presents a simulation study of a natural gas-fueled SOFC system, developed using...

This study presents a simulation-based analysis of a steel modular building that integrates technologies that support the energy transition in the built environment. The focus is placed on the implementation of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV...

High-temperature heat pumps (HTHPs) have gradually begun to play an essential role in using heat in industry for waste heat recovery and providing higher-grade heat. The isentropic efficiency and volumetric efficiency of HTHPs are significantly affec...

Portugal’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 has intensified the search for renewable energy alternatives, with biomass gasification emerging as a promising pathway for hydrogen production. This comprehensive review analyzes the potential...

To enhance the development efficiency of medium–deep geothermal resources in cold regions, this study focuses on a coaxial borehole heat exchanger (CBHE) located in Dapuzi Town, Xining City, Qinghai Province. Based on field-scale heat exchange...

Dynamic line rating (DLR) is an effective technique for real-time assessments on current-carrying capacities of overhead lines (OHLs), improving efficiencies and preventing overloads of transmission networks. Most research related to DLR forecasting...

Tokamak technology, as the cornerstone of nuclear fusion energy, holds immense potential in achieving efficient plasma confinement and high energy densities. To comprehensively map the rapidly evolving landscape of this field, this study employs bibl...

With the increasing depletion of fossil fuels, it is urgent to build an efficient regional heating scheme. Long-distance heating transportation schemes are important for the integration and utilization of low-grade heat resources. It is worth noting...

Energy storage will play an important role in the new power system with a high penetration of renewable energy due to its flexibility. Large-scale energy storage can participate in electricity market clearing, and knowing how to make more profits thr...

This review article provides an overview of the use of hydrogen and tyre pyrolysis oil as fuels for homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engines. It discusses their properties, the ways they are produced and their sustainability, which is o...

Transmission network-expansion planning research requires reproducibility of results and comparability of research from various sources. This paper presents a process for modifying a published electricity network model so that the model can be used f...

Reduced chemical kinetic mechanisms are essential for enabling the use of complex fuels in 3D CFD combustion simulations. This study presents the development and optimization of a compact mechanism capable of accurately modeling ethanol–gasolin...

This study proposes a current control strategy to enhance the control stability of an interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) under transient conditions, such as rapid acceleration or deceleration in electric vehicle (EV) applications. Co...

Bifacial photovoltaic panels are preferred over monofacial panels due to the ability of their back surfaces to absorb radiation and generate electricity. However, optimizing the rear-side energy contribution remains a critical area of research. This...

Despite its success in measuring air–sea exchange, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s (WHOI) X-Spar Buoy faces operational limitations due to energy constraints, motivating the integration of an energy harvesting apparatus to impr...

The global energy transition is accelerating, yet new and underestimated challenges have emerged since 2024. Rising electricity demand—driven by artificial intelligence data centres, extreme heatwaves, and the electrification of transport&mdash...

The transition to fully electric bus (EB) fleets introduces new challenges in coordinating daily operations and managing charging energy needs, while accounting for infrastructure constraints. The paper proposes a three-stage optimization framework t...

To support NASA’s mission to use nuclear thermal rockets for future Mars missions, an instrumentation and control test bed has been built at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The system is designed as a hardware-in-the-loop test bed for testing co...

In this paper, we address the problem of jerk and disturbance suppression during mode transitions in power-split hybrid electric vehicles. First, a transient switching model of the PS-HEV is developed. Next, the mechanisms underlying shock generation...

Meta-learning has demonstrated significant advantages in small-sample tasks and has attracted considerable attention in wind turbine fault diagnosis. However, due to extreme operating conditions and equipment aging, the monitoring data of wind turbin...

The flow and heat transfer in a rotating disk cavity with dual axial inlets are investigated under a range of operating conditions. A full 360° computational fluid dynamics model is employed, with 40 simulation cases varying the rotational Reynol...

The article discusses the current challenges facing the energy sector in the context of climate policy, technological transformation, and the urgent need to increase energy efficiency while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Modern thermal energy con...

To enhance the efficiency of renewable energy consumption and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the study addresses the challenges of distributed photovoltaic and energy storage integration in distribution networks, such as voltage fluctuations, safet...

Smart monitoring of local electricity systems (LESs) with sources based on renewable energy resources (RESs) from the point of view of the requirements of the functions of an intelligent system are hardware and software systems that can solve the tas...

With the rapid growth in the scale of high-percentage new energy generation, the structure of the new power system is changing. Influenced by the uncertainty and zero marginal cost characteristics of new energy, the security cost required by the powe...

Deep coalbed methane (CBM) is challenging to develop due to considerable burial depth, high ground stress, and complex geological structures. However, modeling deep CBM in complex formations and setting reasonable simulation parameters to obtain reas...

Air separation units (ASUs) are power-intensive devices on the electricity demand side with significant potential for large-scale energy storage. Liquid air energy storage (LAES) is currently a highly promising large-scale energy storage technology....

Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHCs) represent a promising technology for the safe storage and transport of hydrogen. Its technical development largely depends on the catalysts used in the hydrogenation and dehydrogenation processes. Typically, n...

Slow market development has caused the lack of low-GWP A1 refrigerants for ultra-low temperature (ULT) refrigeration. Consequently, the high-GWP refrigerant R23 (GWP = 14,600) remains widely used within the ULT sector. For this reason, this paper pro...

The collection grid represents a relevant share of the total initial investments into a wind power plant. Planning/optimizing collection grids is a task that grows severely in complexity according to the size of the analyzed plant, i.e., its number o...

As the installed power of wind turbines increases, new challenges for the implementation of wind energy in the national power system emerge. Several hours of high energy productivity from wind turbines, together with the periodic occurrence of relati...

The topology of distribution networks changes frequently, and the uncertainty of load level and distributed generator (DG) output makes the operation scenarios more complex and variable. Based on this, a fault recovery method for active distribution...

The article discusses a regenerative heat exchange system for a solid oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC) used in the production of green hydrogen. The heating system comprises four heat exchangers, one condenser heat exchanger, and a mixer evaporator. A...

This article provides an overview of current hydrogen technologies used in road transport, with particular emphasis on their potential for decarbonizing the mobility sector. The author analyzes both fuel cells and hydrogen combustion in internal comb...

When a transformer operates under three-phase unbalanced conditions, the location of the winding hot-spot temperature (HST) is no longer fixed on a certain phase. Taking an S13-M-100 kVA/10 kV transformer as the research object, this paper proposes a...

Microgrids play a crucial role in the development of future smart grids, with multiple interconnected microgrids forming large-scale multi-microgrid systems that operate as smart grids. Multi-agent system (MAS)-based control solutions are the most su...

Improving the thermal efficiency of internal combustion engines plays a crucial role in reducing fuel consumption and engine emissions. Studies have shown that the friction loss caused by the piston ring–cylinder liner pair accounts for approxi...

As the demand for efficient heat dissipation in information devices continues to escalate, the heat flux of integrated packaging devices is poised to reach 100 W/cm² universally, rendering microchannel liquid cooling technology a pivotal solution in...

This paper provides a comprehensive review of the various software and hardware tools used in microgrid protection studies, including experimental setup requirements. While these tools have broad applications in power system research, this review spe...

This study evaluates the impact of a Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) system on Caterpillar G3516J NG engine performance and emissions, focusing on engine performance, methane (CH₄) emissions, oil consumption, and oil particle size distribution. Th...

The objective of this study was to analyze price variability and the factors influencing the formation of monthly prices of by-products of the wood industry in Poland between October 2017 and January 2025. The analysis considered the impact of econom...

Power flow analysis is essential for managing power systems, helping grid operators ensure reliability and efficiency. This paper explores the use of machine learning (ML) techniques as surrogates for computationally intensive power flow calculations...

Micro-hydroelectric power plants play a fundamental role in microgrid systems and rural electrification projects based on non-conventional renewable energies, where the stability of the electricity supply and load variability are critical factors for...

Energy transition, encompassing the development of renewable energy sources and associated power transmission grids, may significantly impact landscape visual resources, particularly those legally protected. Large-scale energy transitions require a m...

Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) are central to Europe’s strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing a sustainable, decentralized energy system. RECs aim to transform consumers into prosumers—individuals who both produ...

With the gradual penetration of new energy generation/storage, accurate and reliable load forecasting (LF) plays an increasingly important role in different energy management applications (e.g., power resource allocation, peak demand response, energy...

The decarbonization of the energy sector drives the implementation of building-integrated and building-applied photovoltaic (BIPV–BAPV) systems. However, these systems face space and design limitations in urban environments. This study proposes...

Improving the efficiency and range of hydrogen-powered electric vehicles (HPEVs) is essential for their global adoption, especially in developing countries with limited resources. This study systematically evaluates regenerative braking and suspensio...

Accurate forecasting of photovoltaic (PV) power is crucial for ensuring the safe and stable operation of power systems. However, the practical implementation of forecasting systems often faces challenges due to missing real-time historical power data...