Energy systems analyses are integrated elements in planning the transition towards
renewable energy-based energy systems. This is due to a growing complexity arising from …

A variety of rechargeable batteries are now available in world markets for powering electric
vehicles (EVs). The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is considered the best among all battery types …

Globally, more than 740 million people live on islands which are often seen as ideal
environments for the development of renewable energy systems. Hereby, they play the role …

The transition towards renewable and sustainable energy is being accompanied by a
transformation of communities and neighbourhoods. This transition may have huge …

Energy systems with high degrees of renewable energy integration require on the one hand
energy scenario making and energy system analyses for the optimal design of systems and …

The massive waste of plastics is resulting in serious environmental issues, yet plastics can
be regarded as raw carbon materials to produce value-added chemicals by catalytic …

As many other small islands and archipelagos, the Canary Islands depend to a high degree
on energy imports. Despite its small surface, the archipelago has a high potential for …

Renewable energy has the characteristics of wide distribution, sustainable use and low
impact on the environment, which is suitable for application and promotion in the island …

This paper presents a new method, based on the Smart Energy Systems concept. The aim is
to increase the share of renewable energy penetration on islands. The method is applied to …

Insular electricity grids are considered to have a more fragile structure than the mainland
ones due to several factors such as the lower inertia because of lower number of generation …