Multi-objective optimization of a stand-alone hybrid renewable energy system by using evolutionary algorithms: A review
Hybrid renewable energy system has been introduced as a green and reliable power
system for remote areas. There is a steady increase in usage of hybrid renewable energy …
system for remote areas. There is a steady increase in usage of hybrid renewable energy …
Optimal heliostat aiming strategy for uniform distribution of heat flux on the receiver of a solar power tower plant
SM Besarati, DY Goswami, EK Stefanakos - Energy Conversion and …, 2014 - Elsevier
Temperature distribution on the receiver surface of a solar power tower plant is of great
importance. High temperature gradients may lead to local hot spots and consequently failure …
importance. High temperature gradients may lead to local hot spots and consequently failure …
Review of application of AI techniques to Solar Tower Systems
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly playing a significant role in the design and
optimization of renewable energy systems. Many AI approaches and technologies are …
optimization of renewable energy systems. Many AI approaches and technologies are …
ANN-based optimization of a parabolic trough solar thermal power plant
Abstract Design and optimization of a solar power plant are very complex and require many
calculations, data and time. From this point of view, artificial neural network (ANN) models …
calculations, data and time. From this point of view, artificial neural network (ANN) models …
An integrated approach for distributed energy resource short-term scheduling in smart grids considering realistic power system simulation
The large increase of distributed energy resources, including distributed generation, storage
systems and demand response, especially in distribution networks, makes the management …
systems and demand response, especially in distribution networks, makes the management …
Solar thermal power plants–A review of configurations and performance comparison
O Behar - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2018 - Elsevier
A detailed review and thermal performance comparison of fifteen power generation
technologies including fossil, solar and hybrid options has been presented. The modeling of …
technologies including fossil, solar and hybrid options has been presented. The modeling of …
Annual economic performance of a solar-aided 600 MW coal-fired power generation system under different tracking modes, aperture areas, and storage capacities
J Wu, H Hou, Y Yang - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2016 - Elsevier
The solar-aided coal-fired power generation (SACPG) system is proven to be an effective
way to use solar energy. In this work, a 600 MW SACPG system using solar parabolic trough …
way to use solar energy. In this work, a 600 MW SACPG system using solar parabolic trough …
Optimization of a discrete dish concentrator for uniform flux distribution on the cavity receiver of solar concentrator system
J Yan, Y Peng, Z Cheng - Renewable energy, 2018 - Elsevier
In this paper, a novel discrete solar dish concentrator (DSDC) and its optimization method
are proposed for improving the flux uniformity of the absorber surface inside cavity receiver …
are proposed for improving the flux uniformity of the absorber surface inside cavity receiver …
Determination of key parameters for sizing the heliostat field and thermal energy storage in solar tower power plants
The optimal sizing of the solar tower power plant with thermal energy storage is critical for
increasing the system reliability and reducing the investment cost. However, the combined …
increasing the system reliability and reducing the investment cost. However, the combined …