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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 ...
A comparative assessment of net metering and feed in tariff schemes for residential PV systems
(2013-09)
In this work, a comparative assessment of net metering vs. feed-in-tariff (FiT) supporting schemes for residential PV systems is carried out. A formulation for the computation of net metering supporting scheme parameters, ...
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 ...
Parametric analysis for the installation of solar dish technologies in Mediterranean regions
(2010-12)
In this work a feasibility study is carried out in order to investigate whether the installation of solar dish technologies for power generation in Mediterranean regions is economically feasible. The study takes into account ...
The costs of power outages: A case study for Cyprus
(Elsevier, 2012-10)
We study the costs of electricity disruptions in Cyprus, which suffered severe power shortages in summer 2011 after an explosion that destroyed 60% of its power generating capacity. We employ both economic and engineering ...
Parametric assessment of concentrated photovoltaic parks for the Mediterranean region
(2013)
Solar electricity produced by concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar cells is an alternative renewable energy technology for sustainably providing the world's future energy requirements. Although the technology is relatively ...
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 ...