The rapid development of distributed generation in different forms and capacities is
transforming the conventional planning of distribution networks. Despite the benefits offered …

Fast depleting fossil fuels and the growing awareness for environmental protection have led
us to the energy crisis. Hence, efforts are being made by researchers to investigate new …

Abstract Renewable Energy Communities (REC) have the potential to become a key agent
for the energy transition. Since consumers have different consumption patterns depending …

In recent years, with the advent of globalization, the world is witnessing a steep rise in its
energy consumption. The world is transforming itself into an industrial and knowledge …

Smart energy systems that integrate multiple energy sectors are considered a promising
paradigm for providing a comprehensive and optimized solution for an achievable …

Uncertainty introduces significant complexity to the design process of distributed energy
systems (DES) and introduces the risk of suboptimal decisions when the design is …

In this paper, a hybrid configuration of ant colony optimization (ACO) with artificial bee
colony (ABC) algorithm called hybrid ACO–ABC algorithm is presented for optimal location …

Combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP) system integrated with multiple renewable
energies can improve the environmental performance while increasing the dependency on …

Planning of the electric distribution networks is complex and about upgrading the system to
satisfy the demand and constraints with the best economic plan. The planning alternatives …

Climate changes increase concerns about global warming caused by greenhouse gases
and have also increased the focus and implementation of renewable energy sources (RESs) …