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View article: Development of an energy management system for the hybridization of high-power EV charging stations
Development of an energy management system for the hybridization of high-power EV charging stations Open
The growth of the electric vehicle fleet must be supported by the deployment of efficient charging infrastructures; this in turn requires investments in localized energy production systems, often integrating storage systems and different p…
View article: Using Multi-scale CFD Simulations to Improve Pedestrian Comfort within Built Areas in Complex Terrains
Using Multi-scale CFD Simulations to Improve Pedestrian Comfort within Built Areas in Complex Terrains Open
Accurately assessing wind characteristics in complex terrains, e.g., mountainous regions and cliffs, is inherently complex due to strongly non-linear interactions between the atmosphere, the terrain, and the built environment. Understandin…
View article: An Open Database of High-Fidelity, Multi-Reynolds Airfoil Polars for Wind Turbine Blade Design
An Open Database of High-Fidelity, Multi-Reynolds Airfoil Polars for Wind Turbine Blade Design Open
This paper presents an open-access dataset that has been realized to provide high-fidelity aerodynamic polars for a wide range of wind turbine airfoils, computed using a consistent Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methodology. The databa…
View article: Experimental Analysis of Wakes in Floating Wind Turbines Under Dynamic Induction Control
Experimental Analysis of Wakes in Floating Wind Turbines Under Dynamic Induction Control Open
This study investigates the aerodynamic loads and wake of a floating wind turbine under the combined influence of platform motion and dynamic blade pitch control. Specifically, it focuses on the dynamic induction control strategy employed …
View article: An experimentally validated curve-fit model of a hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine for use in techno-economic analyses
An experimentally validated curve-fit model of a hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine for use in techno-economic analyses Open
View article: Development of a MILP optimization framework to design grid-connected microgrids: enhancing operational synergy among wind, solar, batteries, and hydrogen storage
Development of a MILP optimization framework to design grid-connected microgrids: enhancing operational synergy among wind, solar, batteries, and hydrogen storage Open
View article: Can machine learning enhance day-ahead renewable power forecasts? A study on data-driven methods for solar photovoltaic and wind turbines
Can machine learning enhance day-ahead renewable power forecasts? A study on data-driven methods for solar photovoltaic and wind turbines Open
View article: Blade-resolved CFD analysis of a floating wind turbine: new insights on unsteady aerodynamics, loads, and wake
Blade-resolved CFD analysis of a floating wind turbine: new insights on unsteady aerodynamics, loads, and wake Open
View article: How accurately do engineering methods capture floating wind turbine performance and wake? A multi-fidelity perspective
How accurately do engineering methods capture floating wind turbine performance and wake? A multi-fidelity perspective Open
Despite an increasing number of experimental and numerical studies, the influence of platform motion on wake dynamics (wake recovery and turbulence production) in floating offshore wind turbines is still an open research question. In parti…
View article: How does turbulence affect wake development in floating wind turbines? Some insights from comparative large-eddy simulations and wind tunnel experiments
How does turbulence affect wake development in floating wind turbines? Some insights from comparative large-eddy simulations and wind tunnel experiments Open
Research is flourishing on how to model, mitigate, or even try to exploit the complex motions floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) are subjected to due to the combined loading from wind, waves, currents, and buoyancy effects. While prel…
View article: Wake development in floating wind turbines: new insights and an open dataset from wind tunnel experiments
Wake development in floating wind turbines: new insights and an open dataset from wind tunnel experiments Open
Floating offshore wind turbines represent a promising advancement in renewable energy, yet they remain in early development stages with limited performance data. As part of the NETTUNO research project, this study investigates how platform…
View article: Aerodynamic Design of Wind Turbine Blades Using Multi-Fidelity Analysis and Surrogate Models
Aerodynamic Design of Wind Turbine Blades Using Multi-Fidelity Analysis and Surrogate Models Open
A standard approach to design begins with scaling up state-of-the-art machines to new target dimensions, moving towards larger rotors with lower specific energy to maximize revenue and enable power production in lower wind speed areas. Thi…
View article: Mitigating curtailments in offshore wind energy: a comparative analysis of new and second-life battery storage solutions
Mitigating curtailments in offshore wind energy: a comparative analysis of new and second-life battery storage solutions Open
View article: Experimental investigation of the effects of floating wind turbine motion on a downstream turbine performance and loads
Experimental investigation of the effects of floating wind turbine motion on a downstream turbine performance and loads Open
This study investigates how the motion of a floating wind turbine affects the aerodynamic performance and dynamic loading of a downstream turbine operating in its wake. Wind tunnel experiments were conducted using a two-turbine setup, wher…
View article: Floating wind farms in sea basins with moderate wind speeds: a critical assessment of the potential of low-specific-power turbines in reducing the LCoE
Floating wind farms in sea basins with moderate wind speeds: a critical assessment of the potential of low-specific-power turbines in reducing the LCoE Open
View article: Offshore or onshore hydrogen production? A critical analysis on costs and operational considerations for the Dutch North Sea
Offshore or onshore hydrogen production? A critical analysis on costs and operational considerations for the Dutch North Sea Open
Ambitious offshore wind energy targets in the North Sea necessitate innovative solutions for efficiently delivering energy to onshore demand locations. Wind-to-hydrogen systems offer a promising pathway, with three archetypes of system con…
View article: On the relevance of considering the uncertainty in renewables production forecasts to optimize hybrid power stations: a robust MILP approach
On the relevance of considering the uncertainty in renewables production forecasts to optimize hybrid power stations: a robust MILP approach Open
Hybrid Power Stations (HPS), integrating RES with storage systems, offer a promising solution to increase the penetration of renewable energy sources (RES) by converting intermittent production into dispatchable power. This study underline…
View article: Techno-Economic Analysis of Sustainable Hydrogen Production from Offshore Wind Farms: Two Italian Study Cases
Techno-Economic Analysis of Sustainable Hydrogen Production from Offshore Wind Farms: Two Italian Study Cases Open
Renewable energy production is one of the pillars of the decarbonization process for the electricity system. The use of hydrogen can also contribute to the decarbonisation of industrial sectors such as chemicals, steel production, heavy in…
View article: Towards sustainable energy independence: A case study of green hydrogen as seasonal storage integration in a small island
Towards sustainable energy independence: A case study of green hydrogen as seasonal storage integration in a small island Open
Tilos, a Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea, hosts a pioneering hybrid energy system combining an 800-kW wind turbine and a 160-kWp photovoltaic (PV) field. The predominance of wind power makes the energy production of the island almost…
View article: Towards a comprehensive, high-fidelity, multi-physics simulation framework for alkaline water electrolyzers
Towards a comprehensive, high-fidelity, multi-physics simulation framework for alkaline water electrolyzers Open
View article: Development of a computationally efficient CFD model for vertical-axis hydrokinetic turbines: A critical assessment
Development of a computationally efficient CFD model for vertical-axis hydrokinetic turbines: A critical assessment Open
View article: How does turbulence affect wake development in floating wind turbines? A critical assessment
How does turbulence affect wake development in floating wind turbines? A critical assessment Open
Research is flourishing on how to model, mitigate, or even try to exploit the complex motions floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) are subjected to due to the combined loading from wind, waves, currents, and buoyancy effects. While prel…
View article: Offshore or Onshore Hydrogen Production? A Critical Analysis on Costs and Operational Considerations for the North Sea
Offshore or Onshore Hydrogen Production? A Critical Analysis on Costs and Operational Considerations for the North Sea Open
View article: Wake Development in Floating Wind Turbines: New Insights and Open Dataset from Wind Tunnel Experiments
Wake Development in Floating Wind Turbines: New Insights and Open Dataset from Wind Tunnel Experiments Open
Floating offshore wind turbines represent a promising new technology in offshore renewables, but they are still in their early stages with few prototypes and limited performance data. As part of the NETTUNO research project, this study exa…
View article: An insight on the calculation of aerodynamic polars for stall-controlled wind turbines using CFD: the case of S8XX airfoils
An insight on the calculation of aerodynamic polars for stall-controlled wind turbines using CFD: the case of S8XX airfoils Open
To ensure that stall control performs correctly in wind turbines making use of this logic, having accurate airfoil data near and post the stall limit is crucial. Due to the scarcity of experimental data, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) …
View article: Enhancing the prediction of electric load demand: a comparative analysis of ARIMA and ANN models for the case of a small touristic island
Enhancing the prediction of electric load demand: a comparative analysis of ARIMA and ANN models for the case of a small touristic island Open
Accurate prediction of energy demand is necessary for efficient power system operation, particularly in energy systems with high renewable sources integration. This study compares different methods for predicting load demand using statisti…
View article: Design of a Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant Powered by Renewables for a Small Mediterranean Island
Design of a Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant Powered by Renewables for a Small Mediterranean Island Open
Water shortage is one of the main problems for small, isolated islands, especially in the Mediterranean Sea. Water supply in those areas relies on maritime transport through tanker ships, especially during periods of high demand. However, …
View article: Definition of Critical Metrics for Performance Evaluation and Multiphase Flow Modeling in an Alkaline Electrolyzer Using CFD
Definition of Critical Metrics for Performance Evaluation and Multiphase Flow Modeling in an Alkaline Electrolyzer Using CFD Open
Gas evolution and flow patterns inside an alkaline electrolyzer cell strongly affect efficiency, although such effects have not been explored in detail to date. The present study aims to critically analyze the dependence of cell performanc…
View article: On the importance of degradation modeling for the robust design of hybrid energy systems including renewables and storage
On the importance of degradation modeling for the robust design of hybrid energy systems including renewables and storage Open
Due to additional complexity and computational cost, most of the techno-economic analyses presented to date on hybrid energy systems overlooked the long-term performance decay of components. This study introduces a novel simulation approac…
View article: Towards the development of offshore wind farms in the Mediterranean Sea: A techno‐economic analysis including green hydrogen production during curtailments
Towards the development of offshore wind farms in the Mediterranean Sea: A techno‐economic analysis including green hydrogen production during curtailments Open
Bringing floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) to a real industrial maturity and reducing the levelized cost of floating wind energy are key to significantly increasing the penetration of renewables in the energy mix of Mediterranean cou…