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The aim of this work is the development of an optimization model in order to minimize the cost of Leaf Community microgrid. This cost is a sum of energy cost and the maintenance cost of the energy storage system (ESS). The developed objective function is constrained and the problem here is...
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This study presents insights into the determinants of consumers' willingness to adopt renewable energies in the residential sector. The empirical analysis is based on the estimation of binary probit regression models. Empirical results suggest that middle-aged and highly educated people are...
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The rapid growth of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) power plants connected to the grid has introduced new problems … regulatory rules can promote RES producers to make a commitment on the energy amount that is likely to be supplied to the network …
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In this paper, the options of using Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in the power system of Cyprus are examined in order … Cyprus is notable since the use of RES for power generation has so far been negligible. The national action plan for the … promotion of electricity production from RES for the years 2009–2013 includes large-scale projects of total capacity target 211 …
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The efficient selection of a wind turbine at a given site is presently limited by the developer's knowledge of what turbines are available on the market, and their inability to test and compare available turbine designs before investing. Poor turbine selection results in a financially...
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We propose and analyze a spatio–temporal correlation method to improve forecast performance of solar irradiance using gridded satellite-derived global horizontal irradiance (GHI) data. Forecast models are developed for seven locations in California to predict 1-h averaged GHI 1, 2 and 3 h...
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This study forms part of research into the optimization of the shape of a wave energy collector to improve energy extraction using genetic algorithms. The wave energy collector geometry uses a parametric description based upon bi-cubic B-spline surfaces, generated from a relatively small number...
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Wave energy extraction requires the conversion of the energy within the waves to drive the power take off system, often by means of a principal interface, or collector. This paper describes part of the development of a robust, systematic method of optimizing the collector shape to improve energy...
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Optimization approaches for PV grid-connected system (PVGCS) have focused on optimizing the technical and economic performances. The main objective of this study is thus to propose an integrated framework that manages simultaneously technical, economic and environmental criteria. Life Cycle...
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Advancement in genetic algorithm (GA) optimization tools for design applications, coupled with techniques of soft computing, have led to new possibilities in the way computers interact with the optimization process. In this paper, the concept of goal-oriented GA has been used to design a tool...
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