Energy Sources Part A Recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
44(3), P. 5682 - 5698
Published: June 30, 2022
A
customized
design
for
an
efficient
home
energy
management
system
peak
power
limiting
and
routing-based
demand
response
strategy
is
proposed
in
this
paper.
The
encompasses
acquisition
of
historic
data
residential
load,
photovoltaic
(PV)
generation
electric
vehicle
(EV)
details,
followed
by
load
solar
forecast
using
the
regression
tree
model.
Gaussian
distribution
used
to
model
EV-related
information,
viz.
arrival
departure
schedule,
SoC
EV
batteries,
etc.
predicted
profiles
are
adopted
optimization
process
estimate
future
balances.
presented
framework
a
sequential
whale
algorithm
fuzzy
logic
schedule
connection
time
appliances
knapsack
routing
from
additional
sources,
like
rooftop
systems
vehicles.
Finally,
methodology
tested
its
robustness
flexibility
considering
actual
community
having
variety
consumers.
Promising
results
obtained
validate
effectiveness
work
with
average
27%
reduction
drawn,
30.69%
peak-to-average
ratio,
6.5%
consumer
electricity
bill
community.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. e28009 - e28009
Published: March 16, 2024
The
Global
South
comprising
economically
disadvantaged
regions
of
the
world
face
various
challenges
such
as
limited
access
to
electricity,
clean
water,
industrialization,
and
food
security.
Solar
energy,
a
sustainable
abundant
resource,
holds
great
potential
address
these
challenges.
Despite
its
immense
potential,
encounters
hurdles
related
technology
adoption,
infrastructure,
financial
constraints.
This
review
examines
history,
classifications,
global
statistics,
merits,
demerits
solar
in
South.
Furthermore,
it
delves
into
applications
including
extreme
environments,
residential
electricity
generation,
transportation,
industrial
usage
this
region.
paper
concludes
by
providing
new
insighths
highlighting
significant
role
energy
can
play
shaping
future
if
are
adequately
addressed,
opportunities
embraced.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(2), P. e0297376 - e0297376
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Developing
novel
EV
chargers
is
crucial
for
accelerating
Electric
Vehicle
(EV)
adoption,
mitigating
range
anxiety,
and
fostering
technological
advancements
that
enhance
charging
efficiency
grid
integration.
These
address
current
challenges
contribute
to
a
more
sustainable
convenient
future
of
electric
mobility.
This
paper
explores
the
performance
dynamics
solar-integrated
system.
It
outlines
simulation
study
on
harnessing
solar
energy
as
primary
Direct
Current
(DC)
source.
The
approach
incorporates
an
Energy
Storage
System
(ESS)
intermittencies
mitigate
photovoltaic
(PV)
mismatch
losses.
Executed
through
MATLAB,
system
integrates
key
components,
including
PV
panels,
ESS,
DC
charger,
battery.
finds
change
in
irradiance
from
400
W/m
2
1000
resulted
substantial
47%
increase
output
power
Simultaneously,
ESS
shows
38%
boost
under
similar
conditions,
with
assessments
conducted
at
room
temperature
25°C.
results
emphasize
optimal
panel
placement
higher
levels
essential
leverage
integrated
chargers.
research
also
illuminates
positive
correlation
between
elevated
battery’s
State
Charge
(SOC).
underscores
gains
achievable
enhanced
absorption,
facilitating
effective
expedited
charging.
iScience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
25(3), P. 103926 - 103926
Published: Feb. 14, 2022
We
employed
a
bottom-up
modeling
framework
to
examine
set
of
scenarios
generate
insights
on
the
techno-economic
and
environmental
implications
increasing
levels
electric
vehicle
(EV)
penetration
using
Nigeria
as
case
study.
Results
indicate
that,
despite
having
natural
gas-dominated
electricity
system,
deployment
EVs
can
support
decarbonization
transportation
power
sectors
but
at
relatively
high
cost.
The
cost
would
need
drop
by
∼40%
become
cost-competitive.
However,
if
variable
renewable
energy
sources
deliver
requirement
with
bidirectional
vehicle-to-grid
(V2G)
charging
strategy,
then
decline
only
∼30%.
Not
all
participate
in
V2G
strategy
order
realize
full
benefits
strategy.
Expanding
renewables
capacity
leads
additional
reduction
CO2
emission
different
magnitudes
based
Transportation Research Part D Transport and Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
118, P. 103695 - 103695
Published: March 20, 2023
Paratransit,
in
particular
the
minibus
taxi,
is
mainstay
of
public
transport
sub-Saharan
Africa.
These
vehicles
are
often
second-hand,
ageing,
fuel
inefficient,
and
expensive
to
operate
-
issues
that
electrification
can
ameliorate.
However,
modeling
planning
large-scale
transitions
electric
paratransit
require
reliable
estimates
vehicle
energy
consumption.
This
paper
provides
such
by
applying
a
kinetic
model
per-second
GPS
data
gathered
on
taxis.
Data
include
62
trips
across
three
routes
with
different
driving
conditions
near
Stellenbosch,
South
We
find
range
consumption
from
0.29
0.51
kWh/km
(mean
=
0.39
kWh/km).
Past
literature
relied
per-minute
data,
which
we
show
leads
inaccurate
estimates.
recommend
new
values
for
operations
grid
impact,
discuss
how
future
work
utilize
our
analysis
advance
transition
Transport Policy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
146, P. 137 - 149
Published: Nov. 28, 2023
Paratransit
provides
the
majority
of
road
transport
in
South
Africa
and
many
other
countries
sub-Saharan
African
region.
However,
perceptions
electric
vehicles
(EV)
factors
that
influence
intention
to
adopt
EVs
for
critical
agents
this
sector,
vehicle
owners
drivers,
have
yet
be
explored.
The
aim
study
is
provide
insights
can
inform
policies
strategies
promote
To
achieve
this,
we
collected
4,452
survey
responses
from
paratransit
drivers
Africa.
38%
respondents
expressed
a
willingness
purchase
an
EV
when
they
become
available.
Using
structural
equation
modeling,
test
eleven
hypotheses
regarding
adoption
intention,
based
on
innovative
integrated
framework
consumer
behavior.
results
show
risk
perceptions,
environmental
considerations
perception
cost
strongest
although
come
into
play,
with
ten
out
being
supported.
most
salient
takeaway
model
output
interventions
emphasize
safety
business
advantages
will
effective
at
improving
but
diversity
thoughtful
approaches
necessary
ensure
significant
lasting
change
area.
Finally,
use
coefficients
simulate
effects
example
offer
sensible
guidelines
formulating
targeted
promotional
address
principal
concerns
EVs.
Applied Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
374, P. 123990 - 123990
Published: July 29, 2024
The
integration
of
electric
vehicles
(EVs)
into
power
systems
worldwide
will
be
challenged
in
many
locations
by
grid
constraints,
such
as
load
shedding
developing
countries
or
active
network
management
developed
countries.
Nevertheless,
an
opportunity
exists
for
EV
fleets
to
alleviate
financial
and
operational
repercussions
these
constraints
while
reducing
carbon
emissions
through
integrated
photovoltaic-energy
storage-charging
station
(PV-ES-CS)
systems.
However,
the
effectiveness
PV-ES-CS
depends
on
they
serve,
commercial
may
only
partially
electrify
their
vehicle
stock,
thus
limiting
energy
demand.
Consequently,
there
is
a
need
methodologies
that
incorporate
design
techno-economic
assessments
systems,
alongside
understanding
impact
varying
levels
fleet
penetration
system
performance.
We
develop
novel
methodology
incorporates
PV-ES
capacity
optimization
model,
investigate
impacts
optimistic
conservative
constraint
scenarios
different
degrees
performance
case
study
paratransit
Dobsonville,
South
Africa.
To
determine
most
cost-effective
PV
ES
components
are
optimized
maximize
net
present
value
(NPV).
Three
generalized
insights
emerge
from
analysis:
first
relates
importance
timing
investments
based
planned
electrification
strategy.
second
sheds
light
sensitivity
frequency
forecasting,
emphasizing
nuanced
adaptive
strategies
regions
with
pervasive
constraints.
third
explores
influence
trickle
charging
feasibility
economic
performance,
particularly
at
lower
penetration.
Enhanced
utilization
emerges
promising
avenue
improve
viability
especially
morning
evening
peak
loads.
Collectively,
contribute
advancing
renewable
operations
capital-constrained
environments.
Moreover,
provides
robust
framework
owners
environments
optimally
plan
investments,
fostering
informed
decision-making
propelling
transition
towards
sustainable
economically
efficient
transportation.
