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View article: Assessing the Technical and Economic Viability of Onshore and Offshore Wind Energy in Pakistan Through a Data-Driven Machine Learning and Deep Learning Approach
Assessing the Technical and Economic Viability of Onshore and Offshore Wind Energy in Pakistan Through a Data-Driven Machine Learning and Deep Learning Approach Open
An accurate estimation of wind energy productivity is crucial for the success of energy transition strategies in developing countries such as Pakistan, for which the deployment of renewables is essential. This study investigates the use of…
View article: Design optimization of road thermal collectors: A numerical and experimental study in the Mediterranean
Design optimization of road thermal collectors: A numerical and experimental study in the Mediterranean Open
Roads, car parks, and airport runways constitute some of the largest, but least utilized, solar thermal surfaces in urban areas. Roads thermal collectors can exploit this resource to reduce the effects of urban heat islands and decarbonize…
View article: Low-carbon heating solutions using road thermal collectors and seasonal energy storage in mediterranean climates
Low-carbon heating solutions using road thermal collectors and seasonal energy storage in mediterranean climates Open
The building sector accounts for 40% of final energy consumption and 36% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions in Europe, positioning it as a critical target for decarbonisation under the European Green Deal. Road Thermal Collectors (…
View article: Performance analysis of a novel agrivoltaics system with bifacial PV and solar tracking
Performance analysis of a novel agrivoltaics system with bifacial PV and solar tracking Open
The increasing demand for renewable energy and the land-use competition has driven the development of agrivoltaic systems, which integrate photovoltaic (PV) technology with agricultural activities. This study analyses the energy performanc…
View article: A Novel ML Approach for Real-Time Prediction of PV Production: Detection and Impact of Shading
A Novel ML Approach for Real-Time Prediction of PV Production: Detection and Impact of Shading Open
With the surging adoption of renewable energy, robust and precise monitoring of photovoltaic (PV) systems is increasingly critical. Traditional diagnostic methods often fall short in large-scale scenarios. This paper introduces a newly pat…
View article: Multiplicative Seasonality Prophet Model for PV Energy Forecasting and Anomaly Detection
Multiplicative Seasonality Prophet Model for PV Energy Forecasting and Anomaly Detection Open
With the increasing adoption of renewable energy, accurate and efficient monitoring of PV systems is essential. Traditional diagnostic methods are often insufficient for large-scale plants. This work employs Prophet, a forecasting model de…
View article: Toward a Sustainable Indoor Environment: Coupling Geothermal Cooling with Water Recovery Through EAHX Systems
Toward a Sustainable Indoor Environment: Coupling Geothermal Cooling with Water Recovery Through EAHX Systems Open
This study presents a preliminary analysis of an innovative system that combines indoor air conditioning with water recovery and storage. The device integrates Peltier cells with a horizontal Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger (EAHX), exploiting …
View article: Understanding the transformative potential of solar thermal technology for urban sustainability
Understanding the transformative potential of solar thermal technology for urban sustainability Open
Today, more than half of the world’s population resides in urban areas, marking a significant change from the predominantly rural life of past centuries. Urbanization is most pronounced in better-developed regions, where more than 80% of i…
View article: A novel model to assess the energy demand of outdoor swimming pools
A novel model to assess the energy demand of outdoor swimming pools Open
In the Mediterranean region, outdoor swimming pools, despite having lower energy consumption compared to indoor pools, are nonetheless highly energy-intensive structures, offering significant opportunities for energy efficiency improvement…
View article: Investigation of Effective Factors on Vehicles Integrated Photovoltaic (VIPV) Performance: A Review
Investigation of Effective Factors on Vehicles Integrated Photovoltaic (VIPV) Performance: A Review Open
Integrating photovoltaic technology has undergone significant development in recent years, owing to its manifold advantages. One of the most recent domains where this technology has found application is within the transportation sector. Th…
View article: Development of Neural Network Prediction Models for the Energy Producibility of a Parabolic Dish: A Comparison with the Analytical Approach
Development of Neural Network Prediction Models for the Energy Producibility of a Parabolic Dish: A Comparison with the Analytical Approach Open
Solar energy is one of the most widely exploited renewable/sustainable resources for electricity generation, with photovoltaic and concentrating solar power technologies at the forefront of research. This study focuses on the development o…
View article: Design of a Smart Car Park with PV generation and BESS for Grid-on and Grid-off Operation. The SMARTEP Project
Design of a Smart Car Park with PV generation and BESS for Grid-on and Grid-off Operation. The SMARTEP Project Open
The paper presents the design state of a smart car park shelter for electric vehicle in the campus of the University of Palermo. The car park is supplied by the main grid and by a 40 kW photovoltaic system and is equipped with a Li-ion bat…
View article: Energy and Environmental Assessment of a Hybrid Dish-Stirling Concentrating Solar Power Plant
Energy and Environmental Assessment of a Hybrid Dish-Stirling Concentrating Solar Power Plant Open
Although the 2019 global pandemic slowed the growing trend of CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere, it has since resumed its rise, prompting world leaders to accelerate the generation of electricity from renewable sources. The study presen…
View article: Assessing the Energy-Saving Potential of a Dish-Stirling Con-Centrator Integrated Into Energy Plants in the Tertiary Sector
Assessing the Energy-Saving Potential of a Dish-Stirling Con-Centrator Integrated Into Energy Plants in the Tertiary Sector Open
Energy consumed for air conditioning in residential and tertiary sectors accounts for a large share of global use. To reduce the environmental impacts burdening the covering of such demands, the adoption of renewable energy technologies is…
View article: A Multifunctional Public Lighting Infrastructure, Design and Experimental Test
A Multifunctional Public Lighting Infrastructure, Design and Experimental Test Open
Nowadays, the installation of efficient lighting sources and Information and Communications Technologies can provide economic benefits, energy efficiency, and visual comfort requirements. More advantages can be derived if the public lighti…
View article: Calculation of Energy Performance Indices of Daylight Linked Control Systems by Monitored Data
Calculation of Energy Performance Indices of Daylight Linked Control Systems by Monitored Data Open
The actual performances of Building Automation systems are often lower than the ideal ones.In order to investigate the actual performance of a Building Automation system for lighting control, a large stock of collected data, including indo…
View article: Monitoring Results and Energy Performances Evaluation of Freescoo Solar DEC Systems
Monitoring Results and Energy Performances Evaluation of Freescoo Solar DEC Systems Open
This work addresses the energy saving performances of some solar Desiccant and Evaporative Cooling (DEC) systems working with the freescoo technology. The innovative freescoo concept is based on the use two fixed and cooled adsorption beds…