[HTML][HTML] The role of energy communities in electricity grid balancing: A flexible tool for smart grid power distribution optimization

G Barone, A Buonomano, C Forzano… - … and sustainable energy …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
The unpredictability of renewable energy systems can affect the stability of the electricity
grid, causing voltage and frequency imbalances. In this work, a suitable methodology based …

[HTML][HTML] Advancements in solar panel technology in civil engineering for revolutionizing renewable energy solutions—a review

DS Vijayan, E Koda, A Sivasuriyan, J Winkler… - Energies, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Globally, solar energy has become a major contributor to the rapid adoption of renewable
energy. Significant energy savings have resulted from the widespread utilization of solar …

[HTML][HTML] Artificial intelligence in renewable systems for transformation towards intelligent buildings

Y Zhou - Energy and AI, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Carbon-neutrality transition in building sectors requires combinations of renewable systems
and artificial intelligence (AI) for robustness, reliability, automation, and flexibility. In this …

[HTML][HTML] Twin transition in the built environment–Policy mechanisms, technologies and market views from a cold climate perspective

S Paiho, N Wessberg, M Dubovik, R Lavikka… - Sustainable Cities and …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
This paper studies the implementation of twin transition, ie, the combination of digital
technologies and European Green Deal goals, to achieve sustainable solutions supporting …

[HTML][HTML] Towards zero energy infrastructure buildings: optimal design of envelope and cooling system

G Barone, A Buonomano, GF Giuzio, A Palombo - Energy, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Optimal design of building envelopes/HVAC systems and free cooling strategies are today
necessary to reduce energy, economic and environmental impact of telecommunication …

[HTML][HTML] Hybrid thermoelectric generators-renewable energy systems: A short review on recent developments

Z Wehbi, R Taher, J Faraj, C Castelain, M Khaled - Energy Reports, 2022‏ - Elsevier
The development of different renewable energy techniques has shown their ability in limiting
the environmental crisis and meeting future needs. In recent years many efforts have been …

Development of energy aggregators for virtual communities: The energy efficiency-flexibility nexus for demand response

A Petrucci, FK Ayevide, A Buonomano, A Athienitis - Renewable Energy, 2023‏ - Elsevier
The implementation of load management and demand response programs is motivating
utilities to propose demand-side management to incentivize customers to modify their …

[HTML][HTML] Latest advancements and challenges of technologies and methods for accelerating the sustainable energy transition

A Buonomano, G Barone, C Forzano - Energy Reports, 2023‏ - Elsevier
This editorial discusses the contributions of the papers belonging to the virtual special issue
(VSI) of Energy Reports dedicated to 16th Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and …

The performance optimization of DX-PVT heat pump system for residential heating

W Liu, J Yao, T Jia, Y Zhao, Y Dai, J Zhu, V Novakovic - Renewable Energy, 2023‏ - Elsevier
The performance of a solar-assisted DX-PVT heat pump (direct expansion photovoltaic-
thermal) is intimately relevant to the system configuration. Inappropriate system …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical response of tensegrity-origami solar modules

F Fraternali, J de Castro Motta, G Germano… - … in Engineering Science, 2024‏ - Elsevier
This work studies the mechanics of novel origami solar modules with tensegrity architecture
for integration in the dynamic solar façades of energy-efficient buildings. The analyzed …