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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 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 ...
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 ...
A hybrid model for the optimum integration of renewable technologies in power generation systems
(2011-02)
The main purpose of this work is to assess the unavoidable increase in the cost of electricity of a generation system by the integration of the necessary renewable energy sources for power generation (RES-E) technologies ...
The cost of integration of parabolic trough CSP plants in isolated Mediterranean power systems
(2010-06)
In this work, a technical and economic analysis concerning the integration of parabolic trough concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies, with or without thermal storage capability, in an existing typical small isolated ...
Storage Solutions for Power Quality Problems in Cyprus Electricity Distribution Network
(2014-01)
In this work, a prediction of the effects of introducing energy storage systems on the network stability of the distribution network of Cyprus and a comparison in terms of cost with a traditional solution is carried out. ...
Upscaling of an Innovative Cogeneration CSP System
(2013)
An upscaling of an innovative concentrated solar power (CSP) technology for the cogeneration of electricity and desalinated water (CSP-DSW) to be integrated into the Cyprus power generation system is carried out. Further, ...