One problem associated with the integration of renewable energy-based (RE-based) distributed generation (DG) is malfunctions of protective devices within EPDNs as a result of generation intermittencies of these resources that cause a varying power injection to the EPDNs. To remedy this problem...

We examine different scenarios with large amounts of intermittent generation to achieve close to a 100% renewable electricity market in New Zealand. We use a cost based dispatch model to simulate market prices. Previous modelling has estimated electricity prices using the Long Run Marginal Cost...

The terms “solar farm” and “wind farm” could not more perfectly demonstrate the inevitable pairing of renewable energy and agriculture as uses of land. At the same time, harvesting the sun and wind and converting both to energy forms usable to mankind are far from traditional...

This work numerically compares the mechanical power performance of four horizontal-axis Small Wind Turbines (SWTs) with different design characteristics. One baseline three-bladed turbine designed for optimal Power Coefficient, two three-bladed turbines deisgned for starting improved, and one...

In the current study, wind turbine blades(WTBs) defect detection is based on a large amount of data, which caused enormous human and material resources. To address this issue, we proposed a novel acoustic detection method based on small sample. To verify the performance of the proposed method,...

Designing auctions that favor low resource quality installations allows countries to geographically diversify their renewable energy production, while lowering payments to low-cost producers. In this paper, we develop a stylized model showing that a discriminatory auction design favoring...