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AI Enhances Power Grid Efficiency and Reliability

Researchers reviewed AI advancements in electric power systems, highlighting its transformative potential due to modern microprocessors and data storage. The study categorizes AI applications into four areas and presents detailed case studies in wind power forecasting, smart grid security, and fault detection.

17 Jun 2024

Advancing Energy Modeling with AI Synergy

A review in Energy Strategy Reviews examines the integration of meta-heuristic (MH) algorithms and deep learning (DL) for energy modeling, showcasing advancements from 2018 to 2023. The proposed framework enhances predictive accuracy and optimization efficiency by leveraging MH's optimization strengths and DL's pattern recognition capabilities.

7 Jun 2024

AI-Driven Green Power Trading Boosts China's Energy Market

This study introduced a novel green power certificate trading system in China, utilizing Q-learning, smart contracts, and multi-agent Nash strategies to enhance efficiency and collaboration. The innovative framework increased trading prices by 20% and transaction success rates by 30-fold, significantly advancing China's renewable energy goals and supporting carbon neutrality targets.

22 May 2024

Solar-Powered Hybrid EV Charging Station Design

Researchers present a 4-kW hybrid EV charging station integrating solar power and battery energy storage, offering sustainable, uninterrupted charging while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Through simulations and performance evaluations, the system demonstrates efficient grid interaction, scalability, and potential for broader adoption, promoting a greener future for transportation.

3 Apr 2024

Machine Learning-based Sustainable Power Management for Light Electric Vehicles

Researchers introduce a groundbreaking sustainable power management system for Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs), integrating Hybrid Energy Storage Solutions (HESS) with Machine Learning (ML) control. This innovative approach optimizes power distribution among batteries, supercapacitors, and photovoltaic (PV) panels, ensuring stringent voltage regulation while minimizing torque ripple and response times. Simulation results validate its robust performance, promising a sustainable and efficient future for LEVs.

18 Mar 2024

Optimizing Solar-Powered Hybrid Systems with Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm

Researchers propose an energy management scheme (EMS) using a rule-based grasshopper optimization algorithm (RB-GOA) to efficiently manage solar-powered battery-ultracapacitor (UC) hybrid systems, addressing output fluctuations and maximizing energy extraction. The RB-GOA EMS outperforms other swarm intelligence techniques in minimizing oscillations, reducing power surges, and ensuring stable output across varying load demands, demonstrating its effectiveness in optimizing solar energy utilization.

25 Feb 2024

Solar Irradiance Prediction in Central Africa with MLP Neural Network

Researchers proposed a novel approach utilizing a multilayer perceptron (MLP) neural network to forecast solar irradiance in Central Africa, crucial for sustainable energy development. By training the MLP model with meteorological data, including atmospheric pressure, humidity, temperature, wind speed, hour, and day, the study achieved a strong correlation (98.83%) between observed and predicted solar irradiance levels.

16 Feb 2024

Machine Learning Predictions of Effluent SCOD in Anaerobic Sanitation Systems

Researchers from multiple countries introduced a groundbreaking method using machine learning (ML) models to predict the effluent soluble chemical oxygen demand (SCOD) in a two-stage anaerobic onsite sanitation system. Outperforming conventional models, the ML approach, led by the artificial neural network (ANN), not only enhances prediction accuracy but also offers simplicity, speed, and reliability in optimizing and controlling wastewater treatment processes, marking a significant leap in sustainable sanitation technology.

31 Jan 2024

Enhancing Wind Speed Prediction for Sustainable Energy Using Neural Networks

Researchers introduce an advanced wind speed prediction model using a refined Hilbert–Huang transform (HHT) with complementary ensemble empirical mode decomposition (CEEMD). Leveraging a dynamic neural network, this model significantly improves accuracy in wind speed time series modeling, addressing the challenges posed by the unpredictable nature of wind speeds. The optimized HHT-NAR model demonstrates superior performance in wind-rich and wind-limited areas, contributing to the effective scheduling and control of wind farms and promoting the stability of power systems for sustainable wind energy utilization.

11 Jan 2024

Optimizing Smart Home Appliance Scheduling for Economic and Energy EfficiencyTop of Form

Researchers propose a two-phase optimization framework for smart home appliance scheduling. Integrating metaheuristics like Binary Particle Swarm Optimization and Self-Organizing Hierarchical PSO, the approach balances electricity expenses and user comfort, showcasing substantial reductions in costs and peak loads. The innovative method holds promise for widespread application, offering insights for sustainable energy management in diverse sectors beyond residential homes.

18 Dec 2023

Integrating IoT Technology for Efficient Load Management in Residential Distribution Systems

Researchers introduce an innovative framework that integrates Internet of Things (IoT) technology, particularly IoT windows and occupant behavior, into residential distribution systems to enhance load management and conserve energy. The study highlights the potential of IoT-based load optimization, discusses its impact on distribution operations and underscores the importance of coordination for aligning IoT-enabled household energy consumption with rooftop photovoltaic generation in intelligent grid systems for improved sustainability.

2 Nov 2023

Smart Greenhouse IoT System: A Breakthrough in Crop Cultivation

This article outlines the development and implementation of a smart greenhouse system using IoT technologies. This comprehensive solution integrates automation, precise growth parameter fine-tuning, and user-friendly Android mobile interfaces, offering real-time control and improved crop management in Brassica Juncea cultivation.

1 Nov 2023

AI-operated Satellites to Boost Global Connectivity and Improve Land Use

Tenchijin, a Japanese startup, is utilizing deep learning and satellite data to address issues with satellite internet, particularly the impact of weather on ground stations. Their AI system accurately predicts suitable ground stations, providing more reliable internet connectivity, and their COMPASS service has applications in renewable energy, agriculture, and city planning by optimizing land use decisions using a variety of data sources.

23 Oct 2023

Harnessing AI for Environmental Solutions: Opportunities and Challenges

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in environmental science is on the rise, offering efficient ways to analyze complex data and address ecological concerns. However, the energy consumption and carbon emissions associated with AI models are concerns that need mitigation. Collaboration between environmental and AI experts is essential to maximize AI's potential in addressing environmental challenges while ensuring ethical and sustainable practices.

16 Oct 2023

Enhancing Short-Term Solar Energy Forecasting with Deep Learning Models

Researchers used a combination of machine learning and deep learning models, including Bi-LSTM variants, to improve short-term solar energy predictions based on climatic factors in Amherst. Deep learning models consistently outperformed traditional machine learning techniques, highlighting their potential to enhance the accuracy and reliability of solar energy forecasts, crucial for efficient renewable energy utilization.

6 Oct 2023

Unlocking Biomass Energy Potential: ML Model for HHV Estimation

Researchers have developed a robust machine learning model, specifically a multilayer perceptron neural network (MLPNN), to accurately estimate the higher heating value (HHV) of biomass. By combining feature selection techniques with ML, this study offers superior accuracy in predicting HHV, contributing to advancements in renewable energy from agricultural byproducts.

29 Sep 2023

Harnessing Machine Learning for Advancing Offshore Wind Energy

Researchers have conducted a comprehensive review of the offshore wind energy industry, emphasizing the role of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing challenges related to turbine size, efficiency, environmental impact, and deep-water deployment. ML applications include climate forecasting, environmental impact assessment, wind farm optimization, and more.

26 Sep 2023

Revolutionizing Energy Planning: AI-Powered Oil Demand Forecasting

Researchers have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to forecast oil demand in both exporting and importing nations, providing policymakers and energy stakeholders with precise tools for navigating the complex global oil market landscape. Their study compared AI techniques with traditional statistical models, revealing the superiority of AI in terms of prediction accuracy and stability.

14 Sep 2023

From Classrooms to Smart Universities: AI’s role in Transforming Higher Education

Researchers discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping higher education. The integration of AI in universities, known as smart universities, enhances efficiency, personalization, and student experiences. However, challenges such as job displacement and ethical considerations require careful consideration as AI's transformative potential in education unfolds.

31 Aug 2023

Optimizing Electric Vehicle Operation in Multimicrogrids through Coordinated Control

Researchers introduce an innovative approach to optimize the operation of electric vehicles (EVs) within multimicrogrids (MMGs) in a paper published in the journal Sustainability. Their novel method involves a four-level control hierarchy, encompassing microsource controllers, unit controllers, microgrid controllers, and a top-level multimicrogrid controller.

23 Aug 2023