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View article: Real-Time Monitoring of Energy Contributions in Renewable Energy Communities Through an IoT Measurement System
Real-Time Monitoring of Energy Contributions in Renewable Energy Communities Through an IoT Measurement System Open
This paper presents an IoT-based monitoring system designed to measure energy exchanges within Renewable Energy Communities. The proposed system utilizes embedded devices functioning as IoT power meters, which communicate via LoRaWAN techn…
View article: Multi-Objective Optimization for Lightning Protection in Distribution Networks: A Novel Approach Based on Design of Experiments
Multi-Objective Optimization for Lightning Protection in Distribution Networks: A Novel Approach Based on Design of Experiments Open
This paper focuses on the identification of a proper protection strategy against lightning effects on overhead distribution lines. Particularly, a multi-objective optimisation problem is formulated to contemporaneously take into account th…
View article: Local Energy Community to Support Hydrogen Production and Network Flexibility
Local Energy Community to Support Hydrogen Production and Network Flexibility Open
This paper deals with the optimal scheduling of the resources of a renewable energy community, whose coordination is aimed at providing flexibility services to the electrical distribution network. The available resources are renewable gene…
View article: Surge arrester optimal placement in distribution networks: A decision theory-based approach
Surge arrester optimal placement in distribution networks: A decision theory-based approach Open
The study introduces a novel method for optimizing surge arrester placement in the distribution line to mitigate lightning-induced overvoltages, employing a single-objective optimization algorithm. The study assesses the effectiveness of t…
View article: Probabilistic planning of a battery energy storage system in a hybrid microgrid based on the Taguchi arrays
Probabilistic planning of a battery energy storage system in a hybrid microgrid based on the Taguchi arrays Open
The transformation of electrical networks in the context of the new smart grid paradigm unavoidably involves new challenges for electrical component planning. This paper provides a tool for the probabilistic sizing of a battery energy stor…
View article: Renewable Energy Communities as an Enabling Framework to Boost Flexibility and Promote the Energy Transition
Renewable Energy Communities as an Enabling Framework to Boost Flexibility and Promote the Energy Transition Open
Undelayable environmental requirements and the energy crisis following the pandemic, further increased by international contingencies, have evidenced the need to push forward with the energy transition and intensify the use of renewable en…
View article: Probabilistic Description of the State of Charge of Batteries Used for Primary Frequency Regulation
Probabilistic Description of the State of Charge of Batteries Used for Primary Frequency Regulation Open
Battery participation in the service of power system frequency regulation is universally recognized as a viable means for counteracting the dramatic impact of the increasing utilization of renewable energy sources. One of the most complex …
View article: Real-Time Distribution Grid Control and Flexibility Provision under Uncertainties: Laboratory Demonstration
Real-Time Distribution Grid Control and Flexibility Provision under Uncertainties: Laboratory Demonstration Open
In this paper, we assess the effectiveness of forecasting and optimization algorithms on a laboratory demonstration platform that mimics a domestic distribution grid with a high penetration of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Despite the uncerta…
View article: Real Time Scheduling of a Microgrid Equipped with Ultra-Fast Charging Stations
Real Time Scheduling of a Microgrid Equipped with Ultra-Fast Charging Stations Open
Ultra-fast charging infrastructures are gaining increasing interest thanks to their ability to reduce the charging-time of plug-in electric vehicles to values comparable to those of the refueling of traditional vehicles in gas stations. Th…
View article: Generation Data of Synthetic High Frequency Solar Irradiance for Data-Driven Decision-Making in Electrical Distribution Grids
Generation Data of Synthetic High Frequency Solar Irradiance for Data-Driven Decision-Making in Electrical Distribution Grids Open
In this paper, we introduce a model representing the key characteristics of high frequency variations of solar irradiance and photovoltaic (PV) power production based on Clear Sky Index (CSI) data. The model is suitable for data-driven dec…
View article: Estimating Wind Farm Transformers Rating through Lifetime Characterization Based on Stochastic Modeling of Wind Power
Estimating Wind Farm Transformers Rating through Lifetime Characterization Based on Stochastic Modeling of Wind Power Open
This paper deals with the problem of the optimal rating of mineral-oil-immersed transformers in large wind farms. The optimal rating is derived based on the probabilistic analyses of wind power generation through the Ornstein–Uhlenbeck sto…
View article: Planning of Distributed Energy Storage Systems in μGrids Accounting for Voltage Dips
Planning of Distributed Energy Storage Systems in μGrids Accounting for Voltage Dips Open
This paper deals with the optimal planning of the electrical energy storage systems in the microgrids aimed at cost minimization. The optimization accounts for the compensation of the voltage dips performed by the energy storage systems. A…
View article: Predicting Popularity of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Urban Context
Predicting Popularity of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Urban Context Open
The availability of charging infrastructure is essential for large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EV). Charging patterns and the utilization of infrastructure have consequences not only for the energy demand by loading local power gr…
View article: Predicting popularity of EV charging infrastructure from GIS data
Predicting popularity of EV charging infrastructure from GIS data Open
The availability of charging infrastructure is essential for large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EV). Charging patterns and the utilization of infrastructure have consequences not only for the energy demand, loading local power grid…
View article: On the Statistical Characterization of Lightning-Induced Voltages
On the Statistical Characterization of Lightning-Induced Voltages Open
Protection against lightning-induced voltages is a particularly critical issue, especially for smart grids, due to the presence of electronic-based equipment, as well as control and monitoring devices. Analysis of the severity of the induc…
View article: A Hybrid Method for Optimal Siting and Sizing of Battery Energy Storage Systems in Unbalanced Low Voltage Microgrids
A Hybrid Method for Optimal Siting and Sizing of Battery Energy Storage Systems in Unbalanced Low Voltage Microgrids Open
This paper deals with the problem of optimal allocation (siting and sizing) of storage resources in unbalanced three-phase low voltage microgrids. The siting and sizing problem is formulated as a mixed, non-linear, constrained optimization…
View article: Decision Theory Criteria for the Planning of Distributed Energy Storage Systems in the Presence of Uncertainties
Decision Theory Criteria for the Planning of Distributed Energy Storage Systems in the Presence of Uncertainties Open
This paper deals with the use of distributed energy storage systems in microgrids, and proposes a planning method which accounts for the uncertainties of load and distributed generation. Objectives of the planning method are the reduction …
View article: Operation of Plug-In Electric Vehicles for Voltage Balancing in Unbalanced Microgrids
Operation of Plug-In Electric Vehicles for Voltage Balancing in Unbalanced Microgrids Open
The widespread use of distributed energy resources in the future electric distribution systems represents both a challenge and an opportunity for all the Smart Grid operators. Among these resources, plug-in electric vehicles are expected t…
View article: Optimal Operation of Smart Grids Including Distributed Generation Units and Plug in Vehicles
Optimal Operation of Smart Grids Including Distributed Generation Units and Plug in Vehicles Open
The paper deals with the optimal operation of a Smart Grid (SG) including distributed resources based on dispersed generation (DG) units and plug-in vehicle fleets with the aim of furnishing some services both inside the SG and outside to …
View article: Solar Radiation Forecasting, Accounting for Daily Variability
Solar Radiation Forecasting, Accounting for Daily Variability Open
Radiation forecast accounting for daily and instantaneous variability was pursued by means of a new bi-parametric statistical model that builds on a model previously proposed by the same authors. The statistical model is developed with dir…
View article: Day-ahead Optimal Scheduling of Loads and Dispatchable Resources in a Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid of an Industrial System
Day-ahead Optimal Scheduling of Loads and Dispatchable Resources in a Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid of an Industrial System Open
Industrial systems are usually characterized by high energy consumption and presence of sensitive loads which require high levels of Power Quality. Based on the grid architecture of an actual Italian industrial facility, this paper propose…