Analyzing the price of PV generation systems in different market sectors shows that the portion of inverter cost and Balance of System (BoS) are increased due to advent o[...]

In recent years the grid modernization and rapid growth in distributed energy resourcesdue to environmental consciousness have resulted in distribution grids becoming mor[...]

This study establishes a decision making procedure using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for a U.S. national renewable portfolio standard, and proposes technology-specif[...]

As power generation shifts towards cleaner energy, there is a growing effort to reduce the reliance on traditional fossil fuel-operated synchronous generators by adopting[...]

The world is moving towards renewable sources of energy for its energy needs and solar and wind power are one of the most promising sources of ‘clean’ energy. There is a [...]

In this dissertation, I present the findings of a formative evaluation of the changes in the electricity markets of states that implemented renewable portfolio standards [...]

Nuclear-renewable hybrid energy systems (N-R HESs) are being considered globally to optimize the benefits of and mitigate challenges associated with nuclear and variable [...]

Renewable energy-based electric power generation is receiving more attention due to the increasing power demand and environmental concerns. The interconnection of these d[...]

David Simonson. Techno-Economic Analysis of PV-Diesel-Battery Hybrid Systems for Poultry Farms in North Carolina. (Under the direction of Dr. Weimin Wang)The increasing d[...]

Presently, governments are focused on the development of diverse energy sources from renewable supplies. A major part of that is the development of pico-hydro and micro-h[...]