Renewable Energy

Perovskite Solar Cells - WhatNext

Enhancing the stability of perovskite solar cells using additives

Perovskite solar cells have received much interest in recent years due to their high efficiency (more than 25 %) and low cost of production. However, perovskite solar cells have low stability compared to other forms of solar cells, which is one of the critical issues. Stability difficulties can cause a decline in the efficiency of …

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Renewable Energy - WhatNext

Comparison of HVDC and HVAC for the transport of renewable energy

Global Landscape of Renewable Energy Deployment An unprecedented development of renewable energy has been observed across the globe in the last two decades. Major economies worldwide are heavily investing in renewable energy sources to become environmentally friendly and implement the targets set in the Paris Agreement. China is emerging as a world leader in renewable …

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Municipal Solid Waste - WhatNext

Use of microwaves in efficient torrefaction of municipal solid waste to char

Municipal solid waste (MSW) generation has steadily grown due to rapid urbanization, industrialization, and economic growth. Thus, there is a need to find a practical approach that can get rid of MSW affordably and quickly. One of the viable solutions for the disposal of MSW is incineration. It offers several benefits over other methods, including …

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Municipal Solid Waste - WhatNext

Torrefaction of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to Char – Current and Future Trends

Residential areas throughout the world have problems with waste disposal with over 2 billion tonnes of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) produced annually around the world. The anticipated population growth of 9.5 billion by 2050, along with industrialization and rapid development of urban and suburban areas, is expected to keep increasing the amount of MSW generated. …

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Microgrid - WhatNext

Overview of Microgrid Developments in the United States and Canada

Microgrids are presenting themselves as a promising alternative to promote security, reliability, and affordability in the energy sector across the world, but they are more common in North America than other regions. They provide alternative decentralized energy generation and storage. They mitigate the volatility of local grids by reducing reliance on certain generation sources and …

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Microgrids - WhatNext

Achieving a Sustainable, Reliable, and Clean Grid through the Use of Microgrids

Microgrids are playing a critical role in the evolving power networks all across the globe. Microgrids can support existing grid infrastructure and, at the same time, add value by ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted supply of electricity, renewable energy integration, efficient energy balancing, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The model of microgrids is successfully implemented …

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Demand Response - WhatNext

Current Outlook of Demand Response in Europe

Demand Response (DR) enables utilities to reduce or shift consumers’ electricity usage during peak periods, which leads to a major relief in the power grid operation. The DR initiatives can help significantly reduce energy prices as the demand shifts during the high tariff hours. Policymakers and market participants across the globe understand the benefits of …

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Sector Coupling - WhatNext

Sector coupling’s effect on the market price of renewable energy

A crucial effort for the future decades will be to decarbonize the energy supply by switching out fossil fuels for renewable energy sources to meet climate protection goals. When determining future financing requirements, knowing the potential growth and commercial viability of renewable energy sources in the power industry is critical. However, as variable renewable energy …

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Perovskite Solar Cells - WhatNext

Life Cycle Assessment Studies in Perovskite Solar Cells

Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs) have significantly advanced since they were first proposed as a novel and promising Photovoltaic (PV) technology designed to deliver photoconversion efficiencies higher than traditional PV systems. PSCs have taken the lead among the most recent photovoltaics due to their exceptional versatility, the ability to tune the energy band gap, and the …

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Wind Turbines - WhatNext

AI-Based Predictive Maintenance and Its Impact on the Efficiency of Wind Turbines

During the lifetime of a wind turbine, operation and maintenance can account for up to 30% of the levelized costs per kWh generated. Turbine failure usually results in downtime of a week or more – resulting in respective downtime costs. Transporting spare parts is expensive as turbine fields are commonly located in remote areas, resulting …

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