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Development of optimization algorithms for the Leaf Community microgrid

Provata, Elena; Kolokotsa, Dionysia; Papantoniou, Sotiris; … - In: Renewable Energy 74 (2015) C, pp. 782-795

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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Which factors affect the willingness of consumers to adopt renewable energies?

Sardianou, E.; Genoudi, P. - In: Renewable Energy 57 (2013) C, pp. 1-4

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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Reduction of air pollutant emissions using renewable energy sources for power generation in Cyprus

Tsilingiridis, G.; Sidiropoulos, C.; Pentaliotis, A. - In: Renewable Energy 36 (2011) 12, pp. 3292-3296

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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Impact of regulatory rules on economic performance of PV power plants

Cervone, A.; Santini, E.; Teodori, S.; Romito, … - In: Renewable Energy 74 (2015) C, pp. 78-86

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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On the role of lagged exogenous variables and spatio–temporal correlations in improving the accuracy of solar forecasting methods

Zagouras, Athanassios; Pedro, Hugo T.C.; Coimbra, … - In: Renewable Energy 78 (2015) C, pp. 203-218

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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Design and optimization of desalination reverse osmosis plants driven by renewable energies using genetic algorithms

Bourouni, K.; Ben M’Barek, T.; Al Taee, A. - In: Renewable Energy 36 (2011) 3, pp. 936-950

Renewable energy sources (RES) for powering desalination processes is a promising option especially in remote and arid …

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A genetic algorithm solution to the design of slat-type shading system

Tsangrassoulis, A.; Bourdakis, V.; Geros, V.; … - In: Renewable Energy 31 (2006) 14, pp. 2321-2328

This article presents a technique for the design of slat-type blinds based on the their relative light intensity distribution under a uniform light source. The technique offers a new approach using a genetic algorithm in order to evolve the design according to a set of parameters.

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Optimal design of permanent-magnet direct-drive generator for wind energy considering the cost uncertainty in raw materials

Pinilla, Manuel; Martinez, Sergio - In: Renewable Energy 41 (2012) C, pp. 267-276

Permanent Magnet machines are great candidates to be chosen as the preferred option in many renewable energy applications, where the energy source acts generally in a low speed way over the energy converter. Technological advances in the last decade have meant that permanent magnets are being...

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Optimization of the exploitation system of a low enthalpy geothermal aquifer with zones of different transmissivities and temperatures

Tselepidou, K.; Katsifarakis, K.L. - In: Renewable Energy 35 (2010) 7, pp. 1408-1413

Market penetration of renewable energy sources, such as geothermal energy, could be promoted even by small cost reductions, achieved through improved development design. This paper deals with optimization of the exploitation system of a low enthalpy geothermal aquifer, by means of the method of...

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Optimizing the shape of a surge-and-pitch wave energy collector using a genetic algorithm

McCabe, A.P.; Aggidis, G.A.; Widden, M.B. - In: Renewable Energy 35 (2010) 12, pp. 2767-2775

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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