Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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Volume 56, issue C, 2016

Fault location and isolation in micro-grids using a digital central protection unit pp. 1-17

Sohrab Mirsaeidi, Dalila Mat Said, Mohammad Wazir Mustafa, Mohammad Hafiz Habibuddin and Kimia Ghaffari

Population, water, food, energy and dams pp. 18-28

Ji Chen, Haiyun Shi, Bellie Sivakumar and Mervyn R. Peart

Application of system dynamics approach in electricity sector modelling: A review pp. 29-37

Salman Ahmad, Razman Mat Tahar, Firdaus Muhammad-Sukki, Abu Bakar Munir and Ruzairi Abdul Rahim

Logistical, economic, environmental and regulatory conditions for future wood pellet transportation by sea to Europe: The case of Northwest Russian seaports pp. 38-50

Svetlana Proskurina, Heli Rimppi, Jussi Heinimö, Julia Hansson, Anton Orlov, Kc Raghu and Esa Vakkilainen

Vapor feed direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs): A review pp. 51-74

Ranjan K. Mallick, Shashikant B. Thombre and Naveen K. Shrivastava

Low Frequency AC transmission for offshore wind power: A review pp. 75-86

Jonathan Ruddy, Ronan Meere and O’Donnell, Terence

Models for obtaining the daily direct, diffuse and global solar radiations pp. 87-99

Y. El Mghouchi, A. El Bouardi, Z. Choulli and T. Ajzoul

Natural gas consumption and economic development in China and Japan: An empirical examination of the Asian context pp. 100-115

Fumitaka Furuoka

A critical review of integration analysis of microbial electrosynthesis (MES) systems with waste biorefineries for the production of biofuel and chemical from reuse of CO2 pp. 116-132

Jhuma Sadhukhan, Jon R. Lloyd, Keith Scott, Giuliano C. Premier, Eileen H. Yu, Tom Curtis and Ian M. Head

Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS): A review pp. 133-144

P. Olasolo, M.C. Juárez, M.P. Morales, Sebastiano D´Amico and I.A. Liarte

Exergetic and environmental life cycle assessment analysis of concentrated solar power plants pp. 145-155

Ismael A.S. Ehtiwesh, Margarida C. Coelho and Antonio C.M. Sousa

Analysis of renewable energies in European Union pp. 156-170

Mihaela Pacesila, Stefan Burcea and Sofia Elena Colesca

A review of solar based hydrogen production methods pp. 171-178

Fatih Yilmaz, M. Tolga Balta and Reşat Selbaş

Liquid desiccant materials and dehumidifiers – A review pp. 179-195

M. Mujahid Rafique, P. Gandhidasan and Haitham M.S. Bahaidarah

A review on solar tunnel greenhouse drying system pp. 196-214

Rajendra Patil and Rupesh Gawande

Big data driven smart energy management: From big data to big insights pp. 215-225

Kaile Zhou, Chao Fu and Shanlin Yang

Wind energy potential of Vesleskarvet and the feasibility of meeting the South African׳s SANAE IV energy demand pp. 226-234

T.R. Ayodele and A.S.O. Ogunjuyigbe

Analysis of insolation potential of Knjaževac Municipality (Serbia) using multi-criteria approach pp. 235-245

Ivan Potić, Rajko Golić and Tatjana Joksimović

Evaluation of empirical models for predicting monthly mean horizontal diffuse solar radiation pp. 246-260

Milan Despotovic, Vladimir Nedic, Danijela Despotovic and Slobodan Cvetanovic

A critical review of Real Options thinking for valuing investment flexibility in Smart Grids and low carbon energy systems pp. 261-271

J.A. Schachter and P. Mancarella

Assessment of wind energy potential over Ontario and Great Lakes using the NARR data: 1980–2012 pp. 272-282

Masaō Ashtine, Richard Bello and Kaz Higuchi

Static Security classification and Evaluation classifier design in electric power grid with presence of PV power plants using C-4.5 pp. 283-290

I.S. Saeh, M.W. Mustafa, Y.S. Mohammed and M. Almaktar

A model for cost-benefit analysis of cooking fuel alternatives from a rural Indian household perspective pp. 291-302

Sameer Patel, Anish Khandelwal, Anna Leavey and Pratim Biswas

A review of microscopic interactions between cavitation bubbles and particles in silt-laden flow pp. 303-318

Yuning Zhang, Yuning Zhang, Zhongdong Qian, Bin Ji and Yulin Wu

Impact of alcohol on biodiesel production and properties pp. 319-333

Puneet Verma, M.P. Sharma and Gaurav Dwivedi

A review on performance of artificial intelligence and conventional method in mitigating PV grid-tied related power quality events pp. 334-346

Ken Weng Kow, Yee Wan Wong, Rajparthiban Kumar Rajkumar and Rajprasad Kumar Rajkumar

Progress in emerging solution-processed thin film solar cells – Part I: Polymer solar cells pp. 347-361

Qin Wang, Yu Xie, Firuze Soltani-Kordshuli and Morteza Eslamian

A review on plum drying pp. 362-367

Mahdi Hedayatizadeh and Hossein Chaji

A review of wind turbine bearing condition monitoring: State of the art and challenges pp. 368-379

Henrique Dias Machado de Azevedo, Alex Maurício Araújo and Nadège Bouchonneau

Assessment of the potential of small hydropower development in Brazil pp. 380-387

Jacson Hudson Inácio Ferreira, José Roberto Camacho, Juliana Almansa Malagoli and Sebastião Camargo Guimarães Júnior

A review of topologies of three-port DC–DC converters for the integration of renewable energy and energy storage system pp. 388-401

Neng Zhang, Danny Sutanto and Kashem M. Muttaqi

Understanding the revised CARB estimates of the land use changes and greenhouse gas emissions induced by biofuels pp. 402-412

Alexandre Gohin

Complementarity of Brazil׳s hydro and offshore wind power pp. 413-427

Allan Rodrigues Silva, Felipe Mendonça Pimenta, Arcilan Trevenzoli Assireu and Maria Helena Constantino Spyrides

Estimating the diffuse solar radiation using a coupled support vector machine–wavelet transform model pp. 428-435

Shahaboddin Shamshirband, Kasra Mohammadi, Hossein Khorasanizadeh, Por Lip Yee, Malrey Lee, Dalibor Petković and Erfan Zalnezhad

Modeling and comparison of hourly photosynthetically active radiation in different ecosystems pp. 436-453

Lunche Wang, Ozgur Kisi, Mohammad Zounemat-Kermani, Bo Hu and Wei Gong

Energy and exergy analysis of Montazeri Steam Power Plant in Iran pp. 454-463

Gholam Reza Ahmadi and Davood Toghraie

The evolution of wind energy policies in China (1995–2014): An analysis based on policy instruments pp. 464-472

Zhongju Liao

Assessing wind speed simulation methods pp. 473-483

Andrés Feijóo and Daniel Villanueva

GHG emission reduction performance of state-of-the-art green buildings: Review of two case studies pp. 484-493

Tao Wang, Seongwon Seo, Pin-Chao Liao and Dongping Fang

Solar cell parameters extraction based on single and double-diode models: A review pp. 494-509

Ali M. Humada, Mojgan Hojabri, Saad Mekhilef and Hussein M. Hamada

A study of existing solar power policy framework in India for viability of the solar projects perspective pp. 510-518

Nishant Rohankar, A.K. Jain, Om P. Nangia and Prasoom Dwivedi

Second law thermodynamic study of solar assisted distillation system: A review pp. 519-535

Nikhil Gakkhar, M.S. Soni and Sanjeev Jakhar

Bio-diesel in homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) combustion pp. 536-550

Pravin Kumar and A. Rehman

Wind energy resource mapping of Palestine pp. 551-562

A. De Meij, J.-F. Vinuesa, V. Maupas, J. Waddle, I. Price, B. Yaseen and A. Ismail

How capacity mechanisms drive technology choice in power generation: The case of Colombia pp. 563-571

Yris Olaya, Santiago Arango-Aramburo and Erik R. Larsen

Critical review of state of health estimation methods of Li-ion batteries for real applications pp. 572-587

M. Berecibar, I. Gandiaga, I. Villarreal, N. Omar, J. Van Mierlo and P. Van den Bossche

A review of regulatory framework for wind energy in European Union countries: Current state and expected developments pp. 588-602

Javier Serrano González and Roberto Lacal-Arántegui

The use of neural modelling to estimate the methane production from slurry fermentation processes pp. 603-610

J. Dach, K. Koszela, P. Boniecki, M. Zaborowicz, A. Lewicki, W. Czekała, J. Skwarcz, Wei Qiao, H. Piekarska-Boniecka and I. Białobrzewski

Control systems for direct steam generation in linear concentrating solar power plants – A review pp. 611-630

Antoine Aurousseau, Valéry Vuillerme and Jean-Jacques Bezian

Review and comparison of demand response options for more effective use of renewable energy at consumer level pp. 631-642

Mustafa Alparslan Zehir, Alp Batman and Mustafa Bagriyanik

A comprehensive review of low voltage ride through capability strategies for the wind energy conversion systems pp. 643-658

Abdul Motin Howlader and Tomonobu Senjyu

Reviews of power supply and environmental energy conversions for artificial upwelling pp. 659-668

Dahai Zhang, Wei Fan, Jing Yang, Yiwen Pan, Ying Chen, Haocai Huang and Jiawang Chen

The need for holistic enterprise control assessment methods for the future electricity grid pp. 669-685

Amro M. Farid, Bo Jiang, Aramazd Muzhikyan and Kamal Youcef-Toumi

The rise of AGILE demand response: Enabler and foundation for change pp. 686-693

M. Babar, P.H. Nyugen, V. Cuk, I.G. Rene Kamphuis, M. Bongaerts and Z. Hanzelka

Development of solar photovoltaic inverter with reduced harmonic distortions suitable for Indian sub-continent pp. 694-704

Albert Alexander S

Use cases for stationary battery technologies: A review of the literature and existing projects pp. 705-721

Abhishek Malhotra, Benedikt Battke, Martin Beuse, Annegret Stephan and Tobias Schmidt

Energetic communities for community energy: A review of key issues and trends shaping integrated community energy systems pp. 722-744

Binod Prasad Koirala, Elta Koliou, Jonas Friege, Rudi A. Hakvoort and Paulien M. Herder

Opportunities and barriers for producing high quality fuels from the pyrolysis of scrap tires pp. 745-759

Idoia Hita, Miriam Arabiourrutia, Martin Olazar, Javier Bilbao, José María Arandes and Pedro Castaño

Energy savings by energy management systems: A review pp. 760-777

Dasheng Lee and Chin-Chi Cheng

Prediction and application of solar radiation with soft computing over traditional and conventional approach – A comprehensive review pp. 778-796

Sthitapragyan Mohanty, Prashanta Kumar Patra and Sudhansu Sekhar Sahoo

A lifecycle-based sustainability indicator framework for waste-to-energy systems and a proposed metric of sustainability pp. 797-809

Yih Tng Chong, Kwong Meng Teo and Loon Ching Tang

Understanding household energy consumption behavior: The contribution of energy big data analytics pp. 810-819

Kaile Zhou and Shanlin Yang

Review on bioethanol as alternative fuel for spark ignition engines pp. 820-835

Saravana Kannan Thangavelu, Abu Saleh Ahmed and Farid Nasir Ani

Statistical learning approach for wind resource assessment pp. 836-850

F. Veronesi, S. Grassi and M. Raubal

The characterisation of the hydrodynamic loads on tidal turbines due to turbulence pp. 851-864

I.A. Milne, A.H. Day, R.N. Sharma and R.G.J. Flay

The geothermal potential in Spain pp. 865-886

Antonio Colmenar-Santos, Martin Folch-Calvo, Enrique Rosales-Asensio and David Borge-Diez

Optimization of distribution networks supplied by photovoltaic sources, using a new optimal loads distribution center method pp. 887-892

Samia Fergani, Samir Flazi, Amine Boudghene Stambouli and Mokhtaria Si Ali

Allocation of distributed generation units in electric power systems: A review pp. 893-905

Ahmad Rezaee Jordehi

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) approach in buildings renovation for the sustainability of the built environment: A review pp. 906-915

Angeliki Kylili, Paris A. Fokaides and Petra Amparo Lopez Jimenez

A World First: Swansea Bay Tidal lagoon in review pp. 916-921

Shaun Waters and George Aggidis

Feasibility of triacylglycerol production for biodiesel, utilizing Rhodococcus opacus as a biocatalyst and fishery waste as feedstock pp. 922-928

Jacob D. Palmer and Christopher J. Brigham

A review on industrial scale anaerobic digestion systems deployment in Malaysia: Opportunities and challenges pp. 929-940

Palanisamy Kumaran, David Hephzibah, Ranganathan Sivasankari, Normanbay Saifuddin and Abd. Halim Shamsuddin

A review on different techniques used for performance enhancement of double pass solar air heaters pp. 941-952

Ravi Kant Ravi and Rajeshwer Prasad Saini

Socio-economic and environmental implications of solar electrification: Experience of rural Odisha pp. 953-964

Pulak Mishra and Bhagirath Behera

Design of protection schemes for multi-terminal HVDC systems pp. 965-974

S. Le Blond, R. Bertho, D.V. Coury and J.C.M. Vieira

Risk scorecard concept in wind energy projects: An integrated approach pp. 975-987

Serhat Kucukali

Investigating the causal relationship between transport infrastructure, transport energy consumption and economic growth in Tunisia pp. 988-998

Houda Achour and Mounir Belloumi

South Africa’s performance on renewable energy and its relative position against the OECD countries and the rest of Africa pp. 999-1007

Amandine Nakumuryango and Roula Inglesi-Lotz

A review on electric vehicle battery modelling: From Lithium-ion toward Lithium–Sulphur pp. 1008-1021

Abbas Fotouhi, Daniel J. Auger, Karsten Propp, Stefano Longo and Mark Wild

Catalytic conversion of glycerol for sustainable production of solketal as a fuel additive: A review pp. 1022-1031

Malaya R. Nanda, Yongsheng Zhang, Zhongshun Yuan, Wensheng Qin, Hassan S. Ghaziaskar and Xu, Chunbao (Charles)

Characteristics and prospective of China׳s PV development route: Based on data of world PV industry 2000–2010 pp. 1032-1043

Xu Ruhang

Electrical energy storage systems in electricity generation: Energy policies, innovative technologies, and regulatory regimes pp. 1044-1067

Grigorios L. Kyriakopoulos and Garyfallos Arabatzis

Recent development of biodiesel combustion strategies and modelling for compression ignition engines pp. 1068-1086

A.K. Azad, M.G. Rasul, M.M.K. Khan, Subhash C. Sharma and M.M.K. Bhuiya

Potential of biogas production from biomass and waste materials in the Small Island Developing State of Mauritius pp. 1087-1100

Zumar M.A. Bundhoo, Sumayya Mauthoor and Romeela Mohee

A review on cell/stack designs for high performance solid oxide fuel cells pp. 1101-1121

Bora Timurkutluk, Cigdem Timurkutluk, Mahmut D. Mat and Yuksel Kaplan

Evaluation of wind turbine noise by soft computing methodologies: A comparative study pp. 1122-1128

Obrad Anicic, Dalibor Petković and Slavica Cvetkovic

Selection of potential oils for biodiesel production pp. 1129-1138

Mukesh Kumar and Mahendra Pal Sharma

Regulatory practices and Distribution System Cost impact studies for distributed generation: Considerations for South African distribution utilities and regulators pp. 1139-1149

U.J. Minnaar

A new method for cost of renewable energy production in Algeria: Integrate all benefits drawn from fossil fuel savings pp. 1150-1157

Amine Akbi, Noureddine Yassaa, Rachid Boudjema and Boualem Aliouat

Incorporating bioenergy into sustainable landscape designs pp. 1158-1171

Virginia H. Dale, Keith L. Kline, Marilyn A. Buford, Timothy A. Volk, C. Tattersall Smith and Inge Stupak

Application of fuzzy Q-learning for electricity market modeling by considering renewable power penetration pp. 1172-1181

Mohammad Reza Salehizadeh and Salman Soltaniyan

Energy substitution effect on transport sector of Pakistan based on trans-log production function pp. 1182-1193

Boqiang Lin and Izhar Ahmad

Biotechnological and bioinformatics approaches for augmentation of biohydrogen production: A review pp. 1194-1206

Gopal Ramesh Kumar and Nupoor Chowdhary

Electric vehicle fleet management in smart grids: A review of services, optimization and control aspects pp. 1207-1226

Junjie Hu, Hugo Morais, Tiago Sousa and Morten Lind

Potential of concentrating solar power (CSP) technology in Tunisia and the possibility of interconnection with Europe pp. 1227-1248

Moncef Balghouthi, Seif Eddine Trabelsi, Mahmoud Ben Amara, Abdessalem Bel Hadj Ali and Amenallah Guizani

Sustainable Energy from agro-industrial wastewaters in Latin-America pp. 1249-1262

Alexander Meneses-Jácome, Rocío Diaz-Chavez, Héctor I. Velásquez-Arredondo, Diana L. Cárdenas-Chávez, Roberto Parra and Angela A. Ruiz-Colorado

Dynamic linkages among energy consumption, environment, health and wealth in BRICS countries: Green growth key to sustainable development pp. 1263-1271

Khalid Zaman, Alias bin Abdullah, Anwar Khan, Mohammad Rusdi bin Mohd Nasir, Tengku Adeline Adura Tengku Hamzah and Saddam Hussain

A review on modeling and simulation of building energy systems pp. 1272-1292

V.S.K.V. Harish and Arun Kumar

System safety analysis of large wind turbines pp. 1293-1307

Xin Jin, Wenbin Ju, Zhaolong Zhang, Lianxin Guo and Xiangang Yang

Genomic and proteomic approaches for dark fermentative biohydrogen production pp. 1308-1321

Pallavi Sinha, Shantonu Roy and Debabrata Das

Exoelectrogens: Recent advances in molecular drivers involved in extracellular electron transfer and strategies used to improve it for microbial fuel cell applications pp. 1322-1336

Ravinder Kumar, Lakhveer Singh and A.W. Zularisam

Material and energy flow analysis of the Malawian tea industry pp. 1337-1350

J.L. Taulo and A.B. Sebitosi

A review on small scale wind turbines pp. 1351-1371

Abhishiktha Tummala, Ratna Kishore Velamati, Dipankur Kumar Sinha, V. Indraja and V. Hari Krishna

Review of factors affecting China’s offshore wind power industry pp. 1372-1386

Zheng-Xia He, Shi-Chun Xu, Wen-Xing Shen, Hui Zhang, Ru-Yin Long, He Yang and Hong Chen

Calcium oxide as a promising heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production: Current state and perspectives pp. 1387-1408

Dalibor M. Marinković, Miroslav V. Stanković, Ana V. Veličković, Jelena M. Avramović, Marija R. Miladinović, Olivera O. Stamenković, Vlada B. Veljković and Dušan M. Jovanović

Sustainable energy supply for local rice parboiling in West Africa: The potential of rice husk pp. 1409-1418

E.M. Kwofie and M. Ngadi