Renewable energy
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High-Performance and Parallel Computing Techniques Review: Applications, Challenges and Potentials to Support Net-Zero Transition of Future Grids
Ahmed Al-Shafei, Hamidreza Zareipour
The transition towards net-zero emissions is inevitable for humanity’s future. Of all the sectors, electrical energy systems emit the most emissions. This urgently requires the witnessed accelerating technological landscape to transition towards an emission-free smart grid. It involves massive integration of intermittent wind and solar-powered resources into future power grids. Additionally, new p
Grid-Forming Converters for Renewable Generation: A Comprehensive Review
Muhammad Waqas Qaisar, Jingyang Fang
Grid-forming converters (GFMCs) play an increasingly vital role in integrating renewable energy sources into modern power systems. This article reviews GFMCs, emphasizing their importance in enabling reliable, stable, and resilient operation as power systems evolve toward low-inertia, inverter-dominated configurations. Various GFMC topologies are examined based on their suitability for grid-formin
Current Status, Sizing Methodologies, Optimization Techniques, and Energy Management and Control Strategies for Co-Located Utility-Scale Wind–Solar-Based Hybrid Power Plants: A Review
Shree O. Bade, Ajan Meenakshisundaram
The integration of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, into co-located hybrid power plants (HPPs) has gained significant attention as an innovative solution to address the intermittency and variability inherent in renewable systems among plant developers because of advancements in technology, economies of scale, and government policies. However, it is essential to examine different c
Review of Photovoltaic–Battery Energy Storage Systems for Grid-Forming Operation
Kai Yin, Yi Xiao
Coordinated control technology attracts increasing attention to the photovoltaic–battery energy storage (PV-BES) systems for the grid-forming (GFM) operation. However, there is an absence of a unified perspective that reviews the coordinated GFM control for PV-BES systems based on different system configurations. This paper aims to fill the gap by providing a comprehensive review of coordinated GF
Digitalization, Industry 4.0, Data, KPIs, Modelization and Forecast for Energy Production in Hydroelectric Power Plants: A Review
Crescenzo Pepe, Silvia Maria Zanoli
Intelligent water usage is required in order to target the challenging goals for 2030 and 2050. Hydroelectric power plants represent processes wherein water is exploited as a renewable resource and a source for energy production. Hydroelectric power plants usually include reservoirs, valves, gates, and energy production devices, e.g., turbines. In this context, monitoring and maintenance policies
A Review on the Impact of Transmission Line Compensation and RES Integration on Protection Schemes
Ntombenhle Mazibuko, Kayode T. Akindeji
South Africa is currently experiencing an energy crisis because of a mismatch between energy supply and demand. Increasing energy demand necessitates the adequate operation of generation and transmission facilities to maintain the reliability of the power system. Transmission line compensation is used to increase the ability to transfer power, thereby enhancing system stability, voltage regulation
Overview and Assessment of HVDC Current Applications and Future Trends
Andrei Stan, Sorina Costinas
High voltage direct current (HVDC) technology has begun to gather a high degree of interest in the last few decades, showing a fast evolution of achievable voltage levels, transfer capacities, and transmission lengths. All these changes occurred in a context in which power system applications are highly dependent on HVDC technologies such as energy generation from renewable sources (e.g., energy g
System Strength-Constrained Scheduling with Switchable Grid-Forming and Grid-Following Generation Resources
Jiaxin Wang, Ning Zhang
Inverter-based resources (IBRs) are increasingly dominating modern power systems, posing significant challenges to cost-effectively maintain system strength for stability. At the same time, the operating behaviors of IBRs are software-defined, including both their steady-state power outputs and control modes, e.g. grid-forming (GFM) and grid-following (GFL). Such flexibility has not been fully exp
Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy Overview
Fernand D.S. Marquis
The growing global energy demand is alarming, primarily fueled by the consumption of fossil fuels, whose reserves are rapidly depleting and becoming increasingly costly. This situation has led to unacceptable levels of greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating a coherent global energy strategy to address energy harvesting, storage, conversion, and distribution. This paper investigates the role of hy
Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy
Fernand D.S. Marquis
This article discusses the critical role that nanomaterials systems play in addressing urgent global challenges related to energy and environment. With growing energy demand and sustainability concerns due to fossil fuel reliance, the focus shifts towards enhancing energy efficiency and adopting renewable energy sources. The objective is to explore the properties of nanomaterials, which are distin
2025 Binnemans Lindy Effect Hydrometallurgy
Koen Binnemans, Peter Tom Jones
The Lindy Effect can be formulated as: the older the technology, the longer it is expected to last. In this paper, we examine the historical aspects of hydrometallurgy through the lens of the Lindy Effect, aiming to understand why research efforts by academic and industrial groups seldom result in new commercial hydrometallurgical processes. We argue that many researchers, particularly in academia
2026 Liu Regional Frequency Constrained Dispatch
Z. Li
The increasing penetration of renewable energy challenges frequency stability due to high variability and declining inertia. Traditional frequency-security-constrained dispatch methods fail to capture regional frequency heterogeneity and spatially correlated stochastic disturbances, resulting in inaccurate frequency security enforcement. To address this, a regional frequency-constrained dispatch m
2026 Abadi Microgrid Load Frequency Control
Erfan Mehdipour Abadi, Shuo Yuan
As the penetration of inverter-based resources (IBRs) increases in microgrids, they are increasingly expected to play a greater role in load frequency control (LFC). Model predictive control (MPC) is attractive for LFC because it incorporates system dynamics and operational constraints. However, most MPC-based LFC formulations rely on fixed reserve headroom based on forecasted renewable availabili
2026 Solano Castellanos Inverter Frequency Regulation
Jose A. Solano-Castellanos, Hassan Haes Alhelou
This paper addresses frequency regulation under operational constraints in interconnected power systems with high penetration of inverter-based renewable generation. A two-layer control architecture is proposed that combines optimized droop and Virtual Synchronous Machine (VSM) primary control with a Model Predictive Control (MPC) secondary layer operating at realistic control-room update rates. U
2021 Peters Sodium Sulphur Cell Behaviour
Ebikienmo Emylia Peters
This study investigates the performance characteristics of a 10Ah sodium sulphur (NaS) battery cell, focusing on its thermal behavior under various experimental conditions. The primary objective is to understand how temperature fluctuations affect the efficiency and stability of NaS cells, which are integral to energy storage solutions. A series of controlled experiments were conducted in the Scho
2026 Pop Critical Metal Recovery from Waste PCBs
Lucian-Cristian Pop, Szabolcs Szima
It is undeniable that rapid population increase coupled with growing resource constraints are making the demand for smart and sustainable solutions more urgent than ever to secure future resources for the transition to sustainable energy production. To address these issues, it is necessary to define innovative approaches that can exploit more efficiently and extensively the resources we have at ou
Small-Signal Stability Oriented Real-Time Operation of Power Systems with a High Penetration of Inverter-Based Resources
Francesca Rossi, Juan Carlos Olives-Camps
This study proposes a control strategy to ensure the safe operation of modern power systems with high penetration of inverter-based resources (IBRs) within an optimal operation framework. The objective is to obtain operating points that satisfy the optimality conditions of a predefined problem while guaranteeing small-signal stability. The methodology consists of two stages. First, an offline anal
2026 Lin Hybrid Wind Wave Energy Control
Zechuan Lin, John V. Ringwood
Integrating wave energy converters (WECs) with floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs), to form hybrid wind-wave energy (HWWE) systems, is a promising approach to achieve further cost reduction for offshore renewable energy. In such systems, the control of the integrated WECs plays an important role, with the potential to generate additional wave energy while simultaneously suppressing floating pl
Steam Gasification of Coffee Husk in Bubbling Fluidized Bed Gasifier
Sileshi Kore, Abebayehu Assefa
Currently, the worldwide demand for fossil fuel is increasing rapidly while known resources are diminishing, particularly energy resources such as oil and natural gas. This situation, coupled with severe climate changes, has amplified the need for renewable energy alternatives. Biomass energy emerges as a promising solution owing to its availability and the technological advancements that support
Screening of water splitting thermochemi
Ste´ phane Abanades, Patrice Charvin
Hydrogen, a promising and clean energy carrier, could potentially replace the use of fossil fuels in the transportation sector. Currently, no environmentally attractive, large-scale, low-cost and high-efficiency hydrogen production process is available for commercialization. Solar-driven water-splitting thermochemical cycles may constitute one of the ultimate options for CO2-free production of hyd
A review of promising candidate reaction
T. Yan, R.Z. Wang
Thermal energy storage is a necessary technology for the application of renewable energy and low-grade thermal energy. Chemical heat storage has been proved to be a feasible and promising method to store thermal energy. As compared to other thermal energy storage methods, chemical heat storage exhibits high energy storage density as well as feasibility for long-duration energy storage. In this pap
THE BENEFITS OF AN INTEGRATED APPROACH FOR STABILITY-CONSTRAINED POWER SYSTEM PLANNING
Gereon Recht, Benedikt Jahn
Increasing penetration of inverter-based resources in today’s power systems necessitates a replacement for the role of synchronous generators in providing dynamic voltage stability and inertial response. Traditional power system planning approaches are typically sequential, where stabilising measures are integrated only at later planning stages, which can lead to inefficiencies. This study investi
Economic controls co-design of hybrid
Jonathan Cohen, Michael Kane
Islanded microgrids powered by renewable energy require costly energy storage systems due to the uncontrollable generators. Energy storage needs are amplified when load and generation are misaligned on hourly, monthly, or seasonal timescales. Diversification of both loads and generation can smooth out such mismatches. This study presents a controls co-design approach to design an islanded microgri
Economic controls co-design of hybrid
Jonathan Cohen, Michael Kane
Islanded microgrids powered by renewable energy require costly energy storage systems due to the uncontrollable generators. Energy storage needs are amplified when load and generation are misaligned on hourly, monthly, or seasonal timescales. Diversification of both loads and generation can smooth out such mismatches. The ideal type of battery to smooth out remaining generation deficits will depen
Review of the State-of-the-Art on Adaptive
Daniel Gutierrez-Rojas, Pedro H. J. Nardelli
The dominance of distributed energy resources in microgrids and the associated weather dependency require flexible protection. They include devices capable of adapting their protective settings as a reaction to (potential) changes in system state. Communication technologies have a key role in this system since the reactions of the adaptive devices shall be coordinated. This coordination imposes st
Cooperation and Storage Tradeoffs in Power-Grids
Subhash Lakshminarayana, Tony Q. S. Quek
One of the most important challenges in smart grid systems is the integration of renewable energy resources into its design. In this work, two different techniques to mitigate the time varying and intermittent nature of renewable energy generation are considered. The first one is the use of storage, which smooths out the fluctuations in the renewable energy generation across time. The second techn
Universidad
Dionysios Moutevelis, Javier Roldán Pérez
This dissertation explores the voltage stability and control of electrical distribution systems characterized by a high penetration of power electronic converters. The objective is to develop advanced control strategies that ensure the operational reliability and stability of these systems amid the increasing incorporation of renewable energy sources and converter-interfaced generation. A comprehe
The role of tourism, trade, renewable energy use and carbon dioxide emissions on economic growth: evidence of tourism-led growth hypothesis in EU-28
Daniel Balsalobre-Lorente, Nuno Carlos Leitão
The article examines the effects of renewable energy, trade, carbon dioxide emissions and international tourism on economic growth in EU-28, considering panel data for the period 1995–2014. The investigation finds the new determinants of economic growth. The empirical results find support from the panel fully modified least squares (FMOLS), panel dynamic least squares (DOLS) and fixed effects (FE)
Renewable and non-renewable energy shocks and environmental sustainability in Nigeria: a nonlinear analysis
Azeezat Quadri Ibrahim, Musa Ilias Biala
Despite Nigeria’s simultaneous reliance on fossil fuels for growth and efforts to promote renewable energy, there is limited understanding of whether shocks to these contrasting energy sources influence environmental sustainability in asymmetric ways. This study examines whether positive and negative changes in renewable and non-renewable energy consumption have differing effects on environmental
Global green hydrogen-based steel opportunities surrounding high quality renewable energy and iron ore deposits
Alexandra Devlin, Jannik Kossen
The steel sector currently accounts for 7% of global energy-related CO2 emissions and requires deep reform to disconnect from fossil fuels. This study investigates the market competitiveness of green hydrogen-based direct reduction of iron ore followed by electric arc furnace steelmaking. By analyzing over 300 locations using optimization and machine learning techniques, we identify regions near t
Electrocatalysts for water splitting in alkaline and acidic 2026 Next Mater
Abir Brahimi, Khaoula Ajlane
The increasing consumption of fossil fuels and the resulting rise in CO2 emissions make the transition toward clean energy sources more urgent than ever. Among the most promising solutions, water electrolysis has emerged as a key technology for producing green hydrogen, a clean and versatile energy vector. At the heart of this process lies the performance of electrocatalysts, which govern both the
Design and engineering of graphitic carbon nitride based binary 2026 Next Ma
Junaid Khan, Hafsa Bibi
With rapid population growth and global industrialization, environmental contamination and the energy crisis have become two of humanity's biggest issues. Recently, graphitic carbon nitride (CN) has gained attention for its unique characteristics, including a simple synthesis method, non-toxic nature, notable photocatalytic activity, and a visible-light-active band gap. These qualities make it a s
Functionalized graphene materials for hy
Vatsal Jain, Balasubramanian Kandasubramanian
With growing demands of energy and enormous consumption of fossil fuels, the world is in dire need of a clean and renewable source of energy. Hydrogen (H2) is the best alternative, owing to its high calorific value (144 MJ/kg) and exceptional mass-energy density. Being an energy carrier rather than an energy source, it has an edge over other alternate sources of energy like solar energy, wind ener
Strengthening Power System Resilience to Extreme Weather Events Through Grid Enhancing Technologies
Joseph Nyangon
Climate change significantly increases risks to power systems, exacerbating issues such as aging infrastructure, evolving regulations, cybersecurity threats, and fluctuating demand. This paper focuses on the utilization of Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) to strengthen power system resilience in the face of extreme weather events. GETs are pivotal in optimizing energy distribution, enabling pred
AI-driven power system flexibility: a review of demand response, renewable integration, and grid reliability
Yingqi Liang, Dipti Srinivasan
The global energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the need for deep decarbonization and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). This review explores the integration of AI-driven flexibility, demand response (DR), and renewable energy, aiming to achieve a secure and sustainable energy transition. We present a systematic analysis of high-quality research p
Electrochemical Processing and Materials
Giovanni Zangaria, Yasuhiro Fukunaka
The advancement of energy technology is vital for societal development and well-being, with historical transitions from nomadic to sedentary lifestyles marking significant energy utilization shifts. The Industrial Revolution showcased the potential of harnessing energy and raw materials, leading to increased human productivity and urbanization. However, this transition also resulted in the overrel
Title Climate Change Will continue with
Neale R Neelameggham, Robert E Brown
This document discusses the implications of climate changes resulting from non-fossil fuel usage, highlighting the lack of comprehensive information on the topic. The objective is to critique the global control measures of carbon dioxide emissions, which are argued to lack a scientific basis in pollution control and energy conversion principles. The methodology includes the analysis of human energ
Title Climate Change Will continue with (1)
Neale R Neelameggham, Robert E Brown
This document discusses the implications of renewable energy on climate change and the misconceptions surrounding pollution control strategies. The objective is to highlight that the transition to non-fossil fuel energy sources may not effectively mitigate the temperature anomalies associated with Global Anthropogenic Warming (GAW). The authors employ a conceptual analysis to examine the impact of
Preliminary study of production electrol
Muhammad Miftahur Rahman, Franky Michael Hamonangan Siagian
This study investigates the production of electrolytic silicon from amorphous silica in alkaline media, aiming to contribute to Indonesia's sustainable energy solutions amidst rising carbon dioxide emissions. The objective is to develop an efficient process for the extraction of silicon that can potentially replace conventional fossil fuel-based systems. Methodologically, the research employs expe
Electricity Generation from Low Temperat
N. Galanis, E. Cayer
Power plants using conventional processes and unconventional fluids have a significant potential for the valorization of low and medium temperature renewable energy sources as well as waste heat from industrial, commercial or institutional installations. This review paper describes some prototypes of such power plants and summarizes relevant scientific and technical literature. An analysis based o
Optimization of dielectric elastomer wave power generation systems
Seiki Chiba, Mikio Waki
Power generation devices using dielectric elastomers have attracted attention as renewable energy devices because they are highly efficient, stackable, easy to install, and inexpensive. Dielectric elastomers can also be used to create highly efficient actuators, sensors, and generators, without the use of rare earth elements. In particular, dielectric elastomer wave power generation devices have t
ARRANGEMENT FOR USING ENERGY STORAGE IN RENEWABLE ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
Long Pham
Disclosed embodiments include an arrangement for using energy storage devices to support renewable energy conversion system in implementing inertia response and enhancing fault ride-through capability. The arrangement comprising: (a) a plurality of energy storage devices configured to serve as a temporarily place to store and retrieve electrical energy; and (b) an energy storage controller configu
Kinerja Turbin Vortex dengan Sudu Semi T
I Nyoman Mariawan, Made Sucipta
Turbin vortex adalah turbin yang beroperasi dengan memanfaatkan aliran vortex sebagai penggerak sudu-sudu turbin yang kemudian poros turbin dihubungkan ke generator untuk mengkonversi energi mekanis poros kedalam bentuk energi listrik. Salah satu parameter yang berpengaruh terhadap kinerja turbin vortex adalah bentuk sudu. Banyak penelitian tentang sudu turbin vortex yang telah dilakukan, seperti
Performance Characteristics of Three Sides Artificially Roughened Solar Air Heaters
Ashwini Kumar, B N Prasad
This paper analyzes the performance characteristics of solar air heaters incorporating three artificially roughened sides, which demonstrate enhanced heat transfer capabilities. The objective is to compare the efficiency of these solar air heaters against standard models with smooth absorber plates under similar operational conditions. A comprehensive methodology is employed, building on prior res
STUDY OF SOLAR POWER GENERATION
RAKESH NAVADIYA, MADHU GUNTI
This report presents a comprehensive study on solar power generation, aimed at investigating its feasibility and potential for implementation in electrical engineering applications. The objective of the study is to analyze various factors affecting solar energy utilization, including efficiency rates, system design, and technological advancements in photovoltaic cells. The methodology employed inv
Solar energy—A look into power generation, challenges, and a solar‐powered future
Muhammad Badar Hayat, Danish Ali
This review paper examines solar energy as a sustainable power generation alternative, highlighting its immense potential to meet humanity's energy needs through both photovoltaic (PV) cells and concentrated solar power (CSP) technology. The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive insight into the methodologies of electricity generation from solar energy and its direct applications,
Progress of solar renewable energy Resea
Rohit D. Shengule
An attempt is made to discuss the tremendous potential of clean electricity to overcome the energy and environmental challenges faced by the world. The renewable sources of energy (RE), mainly solar energy, wind power, and hydropower, including geothermal and biomass have gained great emphasis in the hunger for cheap, continuous, and sustainable energy. The world has gone through many research and
Application of Solar Energy
Radu Rugescu
The science book "Application of Solar Energy" edited by Professor Radu Rugescu aims to explore various aspects and advancements in solar energy technologies. The objective of the publication is to provide insights into the efficiency of solar energy systems, including the high thermal efficiency of gravitational draught via concentrated solar heating, as well as novel technologies for producing o
All about Solar Energy
Amar Choudhary
This paper explores the significance of solar energy as a non-conventional energy resource, contrasting it with traditional sources that are limited and polluting. With the growing demand for energy, it highlights the need for renewable solutions, particularly solar energy, due to its easy availability, pollution-free nature, and economic advantages. The study focuses on solar radiation, its forec
A Review Paper on Solar Energy Generated
Akash Patil, Jason Joseph
Solar energy, which is generated by sunlight, is a non-depleting renewable energy source that is also environmentally benign. This study examines the potential of solar energy to meet global electricity demands, reviewing its applications in industrial, commercial, and domestic sectors. We highlight the simplicity and effectiveness of harnessing solar energy from direct sunlight and its advantages
A review on Solar Thermal Energy
Vipul M. Patel, Gautam J. Ghodasara
This review explores the potential of solar thermal energy as a sustainable power source. The objective is to analyze the advantages of solar thermal systems compared to conventional energy technologies and other renewable sources. The methodology involves examining various types of solar energy technologies, emphasizing the importance of thermal collectors. Results indicate that solar thermal pow
A review of solar thermal technologies
Mirunalini Thirugnanasambandam, S. Iniyan
This review article provides a comprehensive examination of solar thermal technologies, focusing on their current state and future prospects. The objective is to synthesize existing literature on solar water heaters, solar cookers, and solar driers while exploring their designs, developments, and applications in real-world settings. A methodology involving both analytical and experimental approach
2013 Performance Studies of A Multipurpo
Abhishek Saxena, Ghanshyam Srivastava
Energy consumption for cooking, water heating, drying, heating and cooling of buildings, and water distillation in the developing world is a major component of total energy consumption in various households and commercial sectors. The objective of this study is to design and fabricate a Multipurpose Solar Energy System (MSES) tailored for domestic use, particularly in remote areas. This research u
Waste Heat to Power Technologies Current
Erik Garofalo, Matteo Bevione
This paper discusses the critical issue of energy consumption and the potential of waste heat conversion technologies in achieving greater energy efficiency. The objective of the study is to evaluate current technologies, their applications, and future potential in the context of increasing global energy demands and climate change. A comprehensive review of existing literature and case studies on
Thermal Management Systems and Waste Hea
Sadeq Hooshmand Zaferani, Mehdi Jafarian
With the fast evolution in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (e.g., CO2, N2O) caused by fossil fuel combustion and global warming, climate change has been identified as a critical threat to the sustainable development of human society, public health, and the environment. To reduce GHG emissions, besides minimizing waste heat production at the source, an integrated approach should be adopted for waste
Study of energy recovery and power gener
Abdulhakim Amer A. Aglln, Yousif M. Hamad
The energy requirement pattern of the world is growing, demanding more sustainable solutions to meet increasing consumption. This study aims to explore the potential of municipal solid waste (MSW) as an alternative energy source through energy recovery and power generation. Data on MSW composition in Benghazi, Libya, was collected from 1997 to 2009 to analyze waste enthalpy and its application in
Smart thermoelectric waste heat generato
Gunay Omer, Abdullah Hakan Yavuz
Globally one third of energy consumption is attributable to the industrial sector, with up to fifty percent ultimately wasted as heat. Waste heat is difficult to identify and evaluate both in terms of quantity and quality. Therefore, waste heat recovery is very important in terms of reducing energy costs and environmental impacts. The method used for waste heat recovery must be feasible. In this s
Development of Waste Heat as Alternative
M.N. Hashim, M.Z. Rosselan
Renewable energy is generally defined as energy that is collected from resources which are naturally replenished on a human timescale either from natural or environment and it also known as the alternative energy. This paper intends to explore the opportunities to produce electricity from waste heat from our surrounding equipment especially household appliances as one of the renewable energy sourc
Development of Thermoelectric Generators
Kaleru Sai Kiran, Dr. V. V. Prathibha Bharathi
To design and analyse a model that can utilize the waste heat energy from various sources like heat energy obtained from car engines exhaust system and to convert obtained heat energy into electricity for multipurpose use in automobiles. Many considerations have been taken to make this system economical, easy to implement and does not produce any burden on car efficiency or engine efficiency. The
Design of Home Power Plant Using Waste H
Agus Supranartha, I Nengah Sunaya
Research on power generation using waste heat is a conversion process that utilizes thermoelectric generator elements, which can be generated from the heat produced by burning waste. This research aims to study and develop a system based on the capabilities of TEG components that can be designed to convert heat from fires into electricity. Based on the properties and advantages of the fuel compone