This paper reviews recent research on the demand flexibility of residential buildings in
regard to definitions, flexible loads, and quantification methods. A systematic distinction of …

The integration of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems into the electricity grid has the potential to
provide clean and sustainable energy, but it also presents challenges related to grid stability …

The low thermal conductivity of phase change materials limits the large-scale application of
latent heat storage technology. It is meaningful to improve the thermal conductivity of phase …

While offshore wind energy is showing enormous potential, effective approaches to enhance
its economics are being sought at the same time. The design of maintenance strategy is a …

The performance of photovoltaic (PV) cell is affected by the model structure and
corresponding parameters. However, these parameters are adjustable and variable, which …

Community integrated energy systems (CIES) have become flexible contributors to DR
within distribution networks. Buildings' thermal capacities can serve as virtual energy …

Under the trend of the global green and low-carbon transformation, accurate prediction of
electric load is an urgent problem for all countries to maintain the normal operation of …

Understanding the demand flexibility of city-scale buildings under different demand
response (DR) strategies is crucial to balance the power supply and demand in the grid …

The integration and efficient utilization of fluctuating renewable energies are crucial for the
decarbonization of energy systems. The flexibilization of industrial processes can play a key …

Power grids in the 21st century face unprecedented challenges, including the urgent need to
combat pollution, mitigate climate change, manage dwindling fossil fuel reserves, integrate …