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An overview of load demand and price forecasting methodologies
(2011)
In this work, an overview of the various methodologies developed in recent years for short, mid and long term load and price forecasting is carried out. In the analysis the advantages and disadvantages of each method are ...
Optimum sizing of steam turbines for concentrated solar power plants
(2012)
In this work, a selection of the optimum steam turbine type and size for integration in concentrated solar
power (CSP) plants is carried out. In particular, the optimum steam turbine input and output interfaces
for a ...
A review of net metering mechanism for electricity renewable energy sources
(2013)
In this work, an overview of the net metering mechanism for renewable energy sources for power
generation (RES-E) systems is carried out. In particular, the net metering concept is examined with its
benefits and ...
An overview of future sustainable nuclear power reactors
(2013)
In this paper an overview of the current and future nuclear power reactor technologies is carried out. In
particular, the nuclear technology is described and the classification of the current and future nuclear
reactors ...
Technology and market future prospects of photovoltaic systems
(2010)
During the past 20 years there has been a significant growth of the solar photovoltaic (PV) technology
and today is considered by many countries as an important technology for the future. Many countries
have already ...
Optimization analysis for pumped energy storage systems in small isolated power systems
(Politechnika Warszawska, 2013-06)
In this work, a technical and economic analysis concerning the integration of pumped energy storage plants in small island power systems and in particular in the Cyprus power system is carried out. For the simulation of ...
An overview of the EU Member States support schemes for the promotion of renewable energy sources
(2012)
In this work, an overview of the European Union (EU) Member States support schemes for the
promotion of renewable energy sources (RES) is provided. In particular, the status of the electricity
generation capacity as well ...
A comparative overview of wet and dry cooling systems for Rankine cycle based CSP plants
(2013-01)
Today, the combination of global warming and volatile conventional fuel prices are key factors in driving investment in electricity generation plants based on the concentrated solar power (CSP) technology. With ...
Heat rate curve approximation for power plants without data measuring devices
(2012)
In this work, a numerical method, based on the one-dimensional finite difference technique, is proposed
for the approximation of the heat rate curve, which can be applied for power plants in which no data
acquisition is ...
Optimal sizing of modular air-cooled condensers for CSP plants
(2013-01)
In this work, a parametric optimization analysis of various innovative modular air-cooled condenser systems is carried out in order to identify the optimum system configuration and size to be used as the cooling system in ...