O ONE OF THE MOST FORMIDABLE tasks facing humanity at the moment is how to solve the problems associated with energy supply and utilization. The issues are complex, to be sure, and they’re compounded by seemingly confl icting objectives involving cost, sustainability, reliability, environmental soundness, free markets, and an energy supply that is accessible to all—anytime. Because there’s spec...

We provide an introduction to ETEM-SG, a robust linear programming approach specifically designed for regional energy systems analysis. This model can be used to provide prospective analyses of the long-term (30 years and more) evolution of multi-energy regional energy systems in their transition to sustainability. The model assumes that this transition will occur in a smart city environment. I...

The electric grid is radically evolving into the smart grid, which is characterized by improved energy efficiency of available resources. The smart grid permits interactions among its computational and physical elements thanks to the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). ICTs provide energy management algorithms and allow renewable energy integration and energy price...

Energy is an indispensable factor for the economic growth and development of a country. Energy consumption is rapidly increasing worldwide. To fulfill this energy demand, alternative energy sources and efficient utilization are being explored. Various sources of renewable energy and their efficient utilization are comprehensively reviewed and presented in this paper. Also the trend in research ...

There is growing interest in renewable energy around the world. Since most renewable sources are intermittent in nature, it is a challenging task to integrate renewable energy resources into the power grid infrastructure. Distribution systems provide standby service during utility outages and when operated during peak load hours, potentially reduce energy costs. This paper presents a grid inter...