This paper deals with the problem of optimal size of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) system for residential application. It is assumed the PV system can input or output liberally the electricity to the utility electricity grid. A simple linear programming model is developed. The objective is to...

In the last decade, technological innovations and a changing economic and regulatory environment have resulted in a renewed interest for distributed energy resources (DER). However, because of the lack of a suitable design tool, the expected potential of DER penetration is not always exerted...

The linkage of neighborhood multi-energy microgrids (MEMGs) may overcome the disadvantage of one single microgrid (MG) since surplus/deficient energy can meet balance internally and realize self-satisfaction. In order to realize successful cooperation of such a complicated energy system, optimal...

Considering the unclear nuclear future of Japan after Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant accident since Mar. 11, 2011, this study assesses a series of energy consumption scenarios including the reference scenario, nuclear limited scenarios and current nuclear use level scenario for Japan in...

Cause classification and preventive countermeasures of nuclear reactor accidents in China : comparative analysis with those of Japan and South Korea / Weisheng Zhou, Kang Tian, You Li, Jong-min, Choi Yanmin He, and Soocheol Lee -- Radioactive material leakage impact on Japan, South Korea, and...

Rapid urbanization has brought a range of urban environmental problems that reduce human thermal comfort and health. Urban parks are considered to improve outdoor thermal comfort and promote public health. However, there has been rare research focused on human physiological thermal responses in...

With rapid urbanization and the declining marine fishery, a large number of Chinese coastal fishing villages have transformed into new fishing villages with new industrial structures. Attempting to reveal the process and mechanism of fishing villages’ revitalization driven by industrial...