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Cost effective second generation AC-modules: Development and testing aspects

Islam, Saiful; Woyte, Achim; Belmans, Ronnie; Heskes, Peter - In: Energy 31 (2006) 12, pp. 1897-1920

In the framework of the European research project PV2GO, a new AC-module inverter was developed, taking into account all relevant aspects from a European market's point of view (standards, market, application, and research and development goals). The project goal was to achieve the overall...

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Wind power smoothing using fuzzy logic pitch controller and energy capacitor system for improvement Micro-Grid performance in islanding mode

Kamel, Rashad M.; Chaouachi, Aymen; Nagasaka, Ken - In: Energy 35 (2010) 5, pp. 2119-2129

islanding mode and originate stability problems. In this study, a new fuzzy logic pitch controller and an energy storage ultra … capacitor are proposed and developed to smooth the output power of wind turbine and enhance MG's performance in islanding mode … effective for the MG performance improvement during islanding mode. All models and controllers are developed using Matlab …

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Application of the hybrid Big Bang-Big Crunch algorithm to optimal reconfiguration and distributed generation power allocation in distribution systems

Sedighizadeh, Mostafa; Esmaili, Masoud; Esmaeili, Mobin - In: Energy 76 (2014) C, pp. 920-930

In this paper, a multi-objective framework is proposed for simultaneous optimal network reconfiguration and DG (distributed generation) power allocation. The proposed method encompasses objective functions of power losses, voltage stability, DG cost, and greenhouse gas emissions and it is...

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Strategic techno-economic assessment of heat network options for distributed energy systems in the UK

Ahmed, Asim; Mancarella, Pierluigi - In: Energy 75 (2014) C, pp. 182-193

Distributed energy systems facilitated by heat networks are rising in the UK as a viable option to decarbonise the heating sector, particularly at a community level (up to several MW). However, in this respect there is lack of suitable modelling tools and studies to assess the techno-economic...

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Distribution system reconfiguration for energy loss reduction considering the variability of load and local renewable generation

Zidan, Aboelsood; El-Saadany, Ehab F. - In: Energy 59 (2013) C, pp. 698-707

The interconnection of renewable energy sources with distribution systems is attracting increasing interest because these renewable sources are inexhaustible and nonpolluting. Wind and photovoltaic are among the most mature of these energy sources, and their penetration continues to increase. In...

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Robust optimization of distributed generation investment in buildings

Rezvan, A. Taghipour; Gharneh, N. Shams; Gharehpetian, G.B. - In: Energy 48 (2012) 1, pp. 455-463

This paper presents a robust optimization method to determine the optimum capacity of distributed generation technologies for buildings in the face of uncertain energy demand. The model presents capacity requirements of energy system that is almost optimal for different realizations of the...

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A distribution network expansion planning model considering distributed generation options and techo-economical issues

Soroudi, Alireza; Ehsan, Mehdi - In: Energy 35 (2010) 8, pp. 3364-3374

This paper presents a dynamic multi-objective model for distribution network expansion, considering the distributed generations as non-wire solutions. The proposed model simultaneously optimizes two objectives namely, total costs and technical constraint satisfaction by finding the optimal...

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A new approach for multi-agent coalition formation and management in the scope of electricity markets

Pinto, T.; Morais, H.; Oliveira, P.; Vale, Z.; Praça, I.; … - In: Energy 36 (2011) 8, pp. 5004-5015

This paper presents a new methodology for the creation and management of coalitions in Electricity Markets. This approach is tested using the multi-agent market simulator MASCEM, taking advantage of its ability to provide the means to model and simulate VPP (Virtual Power Producers). VPPs are...

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Technical, mitigation, and financial comparisons of 6kWe grid-connected and stand-alone wood gasifiers, versus mineral diesel and biodiesel generation for rural distributed generat...

McHenry, M.P. - In: Energy 40 (2012) 1, pp. 428-437

This research presents a technical simulation and economic model of three small-scale technical alternatives supplying a typical rural homestead electricity load: a 15kVA wood gasification unit coupled to a 6kWe modified grid-connected petrol generator; the same system operating as a stand-alone...

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A novel distributed optimal power sharing method for radial dc microgrids with different distributed energy sources

Asad, R.; Kazemi, A. - In: Energy 72 (2014) C, pp. 291-299

DC microgrids will be an important part of the future electrical power systems, i.e., smart grids. Similar to the other power systems, one of the important issues of dc microgrids is the fulfillment of the optimal power sharing. In this paper, a practical, modular, robust, highly reliable,...

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