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Assist. Prof. Dr. Shezan Arefin
Email: shezan.arafin@eit.edu.au; shezan@nbu.edu.sa
Affiliation: Department of Electrical Engineering, Engineering Institute of Technology, Melbourne, 3000, Australia;
Department of Electrical Engineering, Prince Faisal Centre of Renewable Energy Research, Norder Border University, Arar, 91431, Saudi Arabia
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Research Interests: renewable energy, wind power, power system, environmental studies, grid integration
Assist. Prof. Dr. Naveed Ahmad
Email: Naveed.ahmad@nbu.edu.sa
Affiliation: Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Northern Border University, Arar, 91431, Saudi Arabia
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Research Interests: energy materials, environmental impact, wind CFD, energy composite materials
Summary
The integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, along with energy storage systems (BESS) and electric vehicles (EVs), is pivotal in transitioning to sustainable energy systems. This integration poses challenges related to grid stability, power system management, environmental impacts, and the development of advanced materials for photovoltaic (PV) cells, batteries, and wind turbines. Artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a crucial tool to optimize these complex systems, enhance efficiency, and ensure reliability. The primary objective of these special issues is to consolidate cutting-edge research and developments in renewable energy integration and smart grid technologies. They aim to address the technical, environmental, and economic challenges associated with incorporating renewable energy sources into existing power systems. The scope encompasses advancements in AI applications, energy storage solutions, grid stability, and the development of sustainable materials for energy technologies.
Based on the themes of related special issues, the following topics are of particular interest:
· Renewable Energy Systems and Technologies: Innovations in solar and wind energy generation, including design, optimization, and efficiency improvements.
· Grid Integration and Management: Strategies for integrating renewable energy into power grids, addressing challenges related to stability, reliability, and control mechanisms.
· Energy Storage Systems: Development and optimization of battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support renewable energy integration and grid stability.
· Artificial Intelligence Applications: Utilizing AI for forecasting renewable energy production, demand response management, predictive maintenance, and enhancing the resilience of energy systems.
· Material Development: Advancements in materials for photovoltaic cells, batteries, and wind turbines to improve efficiency, durability, and environmental sustainability.
· Environmental Impact and Sustainability: Assessing and mitigating the environmental impacts of renewable energy technologies, including lifecycle analyses and the development of eco-friendly materials.
· Policy, Regulations, and Economic Aspects: Exploring the regulatory frameworks, economic incentives, and financial models that facilitate the adoption and integration of renewable energy technologies.
Keywords
renewable energy integration, grid stability, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence in energy, photovoltaic and wind turbine materials, wind turbine technology, power system optimization, environmental impact of energy systems, smart grid management
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