In the past, different energy systems were planned and managed independently. But
nowadays the development of technologies such as efficient multi-generation system, lead …

Energy sustainability and environmental preservation have become worldwide concerns
with the many manifestations of climate change and the continually increasing demand for …

Renewable energy source (RES) is playing an increasingly important role to reduce fossil
fuels in district heating (DH) and to alleviate the accompanying environmental impact. In this …

The paper presents the operational results of a real life residential microgrid which includes
six apartments, a 20 kWp photovoltaic plant, a solar based thermal energy plant, a …

There is an increasing awareness that there are limits to the availability of non-renewable
resources, while there is an increasing energy demand throughout the world. This demand …

Energy hubs play an important role in implementing multi-carrier energy systems. More
studies are required in both their modeling and operating aspects. In this regard, this paper …

A combined heat and power (CHP) optimization model with heat storage is proposed to
minimize the production cost and to maximize the revenue from power sales based on a …

In the face of the broad political call for an “energy turnaround”, we are currently witnessing
three essential trends with regard to energy infrastructure planning, energy generation and …

Fuel cells offer many benefits for residential micro-cogeneration because of their high
electrical efficiency, low emissions, and low heat-to-power ratio. However, the current design …

Combining heat and power (CHP) technology, which uses renewable energy sources as
fuel, will be a promising solution to increase energy security. This report aims to examine …