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View article: Strategic sizing of grid-forming BESS for reliable wind farm integration in weak grids
Strategic sizing of grid-forming BESS for reliable wind farm integration in weak grids Open
View article: Enhancing short-term solar power forecasting using a hybrid deep learning approach and a comparative analysis of machine learning models
Enhancing short-term solar power forecasting using a hybrid deep learning approach and a comparative analysis of machine learning models Open
View article: Advances in Battery Modeling and Management Systems: A Comprehensive Review of Techniques, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
Advances in Battery Modeling and Management Systems: A Comprehensive Review of Techniques, Challenges, and Future Perspectives Open
Energy storage systems (ESSs) and electric vehicle (EV) batteries depend on battery management systems (BMSs) for their longevity, safety, and effectiveness. Battery modeling is crucial to the operation of BMSs, as it enhances temperature …
View article: Performance evaluation and degradation analysis of grid connected photovoltaic systems for energy efficient buildings in tropical climates
Performance evaluation and degradation analysis of grid connected photovoltaic systems for energy efficient buildings in tropical climates Open
The adoption of photovoltaic systems is growing as part of the global shift to renewable energy. Integrating photovoltaic systems into buildings enhances sustainability by enabling on-site generation, reducing energy costs, and promoting e…
View article: Comparative Experimental Assessment of Energy, Exergy, and Environmental Performance of Photovoltaic Thermal Systems Using Different Working Fluids
Comparative Experimental Assessment of Energy, Exergy, and Environmental Performance of Photovoltaic Thermal Systems Using Different Working Fluids Open
Photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems offer a promising solution for simultaneous electricity and heat generation from solar energy. This study presents an experimental assessment of the thermo-economic and environmental performance of a PV/…
View article: SHapley Additive exPlanations-guided rule-based energy management: bridging machine learning interpretability and adaptive control strategies
SHapley Additive exPlanations-guided rule-based energy management: bridging machine learning interpretability and adaptive control strategies Open
View article: Retraction notice to "Feasibility study of a grid-connected PV/wind hybrid energy system for an urban dairy farm" [Heliyon 10 (2024) e40650]
Retraction notice to "Feasibility study of a grid-connected PV/wind hybrid energy system for an urban dairy farm" [Heliyon 10 (2024) e40650] Open
View article: Mesoporous Carbon Thin Films with Large Mesopores as Model Material for Electrochemical Applications
Mesoporous Carbon Thin Films with Large Mesopores as Model Material for Electrochemical Applications Open
The synthesis of mesoporous carbon thin films is proposed on titanium plates with well‐ordered 70 nm mesopores via soft templating of resol resins with poly(ethylene oxide)‐ block ‐poly(hexyl acrylate) copolymers. Surprisingly, regular car…
View article: Active disturbance rejection resonant controller with virtual damper for sub-10 kW three-leg four-wire inverters
Active disturbance rejection resonant controller with virtual damper for sub-10 kW three-leg four-wire inverters Open
View article: A two-stage fuzzy-informed optimization framework for reduced peak load and hierarchical EV management in smart grids
A two-stage fuzzy-informed optimization framework for reduced peak load and hierarchical EV management in smart grids Open
View article: A dandelion optimization-based MPPT control technique for solar PV system under partial shading conditions
A dandelion optimization-based MPPT control technique for solar PV system under partial shading conditions Open
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems require maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms to ensure efficient energy harvesting. However, their performance deteriorates under partial shading conditions (PSC) due to non-uniform irradiance, tem…
View article: Monte Carlo simulation for real-world energy yield analysis of car park solar PV system installations in harsh environments
Monte Carlo simulation for real-world energy yield analysis of car park solar PV system installations in harsh environments Open
Maintaining a reliable power supply despite uncertainties from failures, renewable fluctuations, and load growth is vital for electricity infrastructure. Assessing reliability helps identify operational weaknesses, yet evolving system vari…
View article: Optimal Design and Analysis of a Grid‐Connected Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Sustainable, Cost‐Effective Campus Electrification
Optimal Design and Analysis of a Grid‐Connected Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Sustainable, Cost‐Effective Campus Electrification Open
The global energy transition demands innovative strategies to meet rising energy needs, mitigate climate change, and achieve sustainability. Hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) offer a transformative solution by integrating renewable an…
View article: An intelligent environmental-sensorless model for real-time optimization in photovoltaic-energy systems: Fast computation, long-term performance, and experimental validation
An intelligent environmental-sensorless model for real-time optimization in photovoltaic-energy systems: Fast computation, long-term performance, and experimental validation Open
Accurate determination of the Maximum Power Point (MPP) is critical for optimizing photovoltaic (PV) systems, especially in resource-constrained settings where the use of climatic sensors is impractical or cost-prohibitive. This study intr…
View article: Fault diagnosis of photovoltaic systems based on global I-V features and similarity learning
Fault diagnosis of photovoltaic systems based on global I-V features and similarity learning Open
View article: Enhancing the performance of grid-connected DFIG systems using prescribed convergence law
Enhancing the performance of grid-connected DFIG systems using prescribed convergence law Open
In this paper, a robust and effective control strategy, termed high-order prescribed convergence law control (HO-PCL), is introduced for wind energy conversion systems. This innovative strategy is applied to the rotor-side converter of a d…
View article: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin Technologies for Intelligent Lithium-Ion Battery Management Systems: A Comprehensive Review of State Estimation, Lifecycle Optimization, and Cloud-Edge Integration
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin Technologies for Intelligent Lithium-Ion Battery Management Systems: A Comprehensive Review of State Estimation, Lifecycle Optimization, and Cloud-Edge Integration Open
The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and new energy systems has put lithium-ion batteries at the center of the clean energy change. Nevertheless, to achieve the best battery performance, safety, and sustainability in many changing c…
View article: Experimental Study of the Influence of Rectangular Trapezoidal Ribs on Pressure Drop in a Flat‐Plate Air Collector
Experimental Study of the Influence of Rectangular Trapezoidal Ribs on Pressure Drop in a Flat‐Plate Air Collector Open
This study experimentally investigates the influence of rectangular–trapezoidal rib configurations on the thermohydraulic performance of a flat‐plate solar air collector. Tests were conducted across a Reynolds number range of 1000–12,000, …
View article: Performance assessment of meta-heuristic MPPT strategies for solar panels under complex partial shading conditions and load variation
Performance assessment of meta-heuristic MPPT strategies for solar panels under complex partial shading conditions and load variation Open
View article: Fuzzy Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution Based Optimization for Grid-Connected Solar PV System
Fuzzy Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution Based Optimization for Grid-Connected Solar PV System Open
This study presents an optimization framework for grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) systems using the Fuzzy Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (F-TOPSIS). With the growing demand for sustainable energy s…
View article: Advances in Hosting Capacity Assessment and Enhancement Techniques for Distributed Energy Resources: A Review of Dynamic Operating Envelopes in the Australian Grid
Advances in Hosting Capacity Assessment and Enhancement Techniques for Distributed Energy Resources: A Review of Dynamic Operating Envelopes in the Australian Grid Open
The increasing penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESSs), and electric vehicles (EVs) in low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) distribution network…
View article: Performance and environmental impact analysis of thermoelectric generators through material selection and geometry optimization
Performance and environmental impact analysis of thermoelectric generators through material selection and geometry optimization Open
This study evaluates the performance and environmental impact of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) by analyzing various thermoelectric materials and system geometries. A comprehensive life cycle assessment is conducted to quantify the embod…
View article: Advances in Hosting Capacity Assessment and Enhancement Techniques for Distributed Energy Resources: A Review of Dynamic Operating Envelopes in the Australian Grid
Advances in Hosting Capacity Assessment and Enhancement Techniques for Distributed Energy Resources: A Review of Dynamic Operating Envelopes in the Australian Grid Open
The increasing penetration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) such as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESSs), and Electric Vehicles (EVs) in low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) distribution network…
View article: Comprehensive investigation of rooftop photovoltaic power plants with monocrystalline polycrystalline and thin-film technologies for exergy economic and environmental assessments
Comprehensive investigation of rooftop photovoltaic power plants with monocrystalline polycrystalline and thin-film technologies for exergy economic and environmental assessments Open
View article: Optimal distributed generation placement and sizing using modified grey wolf optimization and ETAP for power system performance enhancement and protection adaptation
Optimal distributed generation placement and sizing using modified grey wolf optimization and ETAP for power system performance enhancement and protection adaptation Open
The integration of distributed generation (DG) units into electricity distribution networks (EDNs) is a key strategy for enhancing system performance, improving power quality, and increasing network reliability through effective voltage co…
View article: Techno-economic and environmental analysis of a fully renewable hybrid energy system for sustainable power infrastructure advancement
Techno-economic and environmental analysis of a fully renewable hybrid energy system for sustainable power infrastructure advancement Open
Integrating renewable energy (RE) into electricity generation enhances sustainability, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves energy security, lowers costs, and supports sustainable development, particularly in remote and underserved r…
View article: A Comprehensive Review on Lithium-Ion Battery Lifetime Prediction and Aging Mechanism Analysis
A Comprehensive Review on Lithium-Ion Battery Lifetime Prediction and Aging Mechanism Analysis Open
Lithium-ion batteries experience degradation with each cycle, and while aging-related deterioration cannot be entirely prevented, understanding its underlying mechanisms is crucial to slowing it down. The aging processes in these batteries…
View article: Design and Analysis of DC-DC Converter and Battery Charging Method in EV Dynamic Charging
Design and Analysis of DC-DC Converter and Battery Charging Method in EV Dynamic Charging Open
Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) has advanced significantly, yet challenges remain, particularly with output pulsations in Electric Vehicles (EVs) during movement. Unlike Static Wireless Power Transfer (SWPT), which maintains a stabl…
View article: Exploring the Aging Dynamics of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Enhanced Lifespan Understanding
Exploring the Aging Dynamics of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Enhanced Lifespan Understanding Open
This review examines the aging mechanisms and performance decline of lithium-ion batteries under various conditions, focusing on temperature effects, charge/discharge efficiency, and operational limits. It covers high-temperature aging and…
View article: IbI logics optimization algorithm-based high-order sliding mode control for DSIG within a wind turbine system
IbI logics optimization algorithm-based high-order sliding mode control for DSIG within a wind turbine system Open
Applying advanced control strategies with optimal parameters tuning is challenging for ensuring good tracking performance and stable operation of the dual-stator induction generator-based wind turbine (WT-DSIG) systems. To this end, the pr…