Research Article Advanced Energy Technologies
Experimental Investigations into Effective Parameters for Improvement of Current Density in Microbial Fuel Cells

Mina Bahraminasab; Hamed Moqtaderi; Atiyeh Kiaeinejad

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, Pages 1-11

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2022.357225.1435

Abstract
  Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) represent an environmentally-friendly approach to generating electricity, but the need to study variation parameters to find improvement conditions has been an important challenge for decades. In this study, a single-chamber MFC was designed to investigate the key parameters ...  Read More

Research Note Environmental Impacts and Sustainability
Environmental Impacts and Social Cost of Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy Sources: A Comprehensive Review

Amir shasavari; Azadeh Karimi; Morteza Akbari; Mohammad Alizadeh Noughani

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, Pages 12-27

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.382598.1545

Abstract
  Rising energy production and consumption, particularly from fossil fuels, pose substantial threats to both global climate and human well-being. Conventional fossil fuel technologies, as primary energy sources in power plants, predominantly generate pollutants during power generation. Conversely, renewable ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
A Comprehensive Review of MPPT Techniques Based on ML Applicable for Maximum Power in Solar Power Systems

Zaiba Ishrat; Ankur Kumar Gupta; Seema Nayak

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, Pages 28-37

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.385661.1556

Abstract
  Solar power energy continues to be a renewable and sustainable source of energy in the coming year due to its cleaner nature and abundant availability. Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is a technique used in solar power systems to extract maximum power from photovoltaic (PV) modules by tracking the ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Performance Enhancement of Parabolic Dish Collector Receiver Using Phase Change Material: A CFD Simulation

Reza Roohi; Masoud Akbari

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, Pages 38-45

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.349281.1393

Abstract
  The design of novel and effective receivers is one of the most challenging aspects of solar energy harvesters, especially for Parabolic Dish Collectors (PDCs). The variation of solar flux due to the solar time and sky clearance index can affect the output thermal energy of the collector. One of the major ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Analysis of a Single-Phase Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter for Enhanced Performance Using TLBO-HHOA Regulated FOTDAF Controller

Debswarup Rath; Akshaya Kumar Patra; Sanjeeb Kumar Kar

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, Pages 46-64

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.377522.1521

Abstract
  The primary objective of the proposed work is the design of a Hybrid Teaching Learning-based Horse Herd Optimization Algorithm regulated Fractional Order Tilt Derivative Acceleration with Filter (TLBO-HHOA regulated FOTDAF) controller for enhanced performance and enhanced devaluation of harmonic components ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Effect of Solar Cell Materials on Energy Matrices of GISPVT System

Gopal Nath Tiwari; Shikha Singh; Yashwant Kumar Singh

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, Pages 65-73

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.370499.1500

Abstract
  This paper  presents an analytical expression for the temperatures of the plant, room air, and solar cell, as well as the electrical efficiency, for a photo-voltaic thermal (PVT) roof façade of a greenhouse integrated semi-transparent photovoltaic thermal (GiSPVT) system. The expression considers ...  Read More

Review Article Advanced Energy Technologies
Enhancing Car Battery Energy Efficiency with Phase Change Material Nanocomposites: A Concise Review

Mohamad Shafagati; Aziz Babapoor; MohammadAli Bamdezh

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, Pages 74-88

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.388891.1563

Abstract
  This article investigates the utilization of thermal management systems for electric car applications and their optimization through the incorporation of phase change materials (PCMs) and nanoparticles (NPs). In recent years, with the expansion of the automobile sector and the introduction of electric ...  Read More

Review Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Harnessing Sunlight on Water: A Comprehensive Analysis of Floating Photovoltaic Systems and their Implications Compared to Terrestrial

Dorsa Razeghi Jahromi; Ali Minoofar; Ghazal Ghorbani; Aslan Gholami; Mohammad Ameri; Majid Zandi

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, Pages 89-99

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.400301.1601

Abstract
  Floating photovoltaic solar systems offer numerous advantages, including reduced land usage, diminished water evaporation, and lowered thermal losses compared to terrestrial installations. If widely adopted, this system has the potential to generate a staggering 10,600 TWh of electricity. The widespread ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Performance Evaluation of Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System using SHO-VPTIDF

Satyaprasad Mohapatra; Akshaya Kumar Patra; Debswarup Rath

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, Pages 100-121

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2022.355402.1428

Abstract
  The design of a Spotted Hyena Optimization Algorithm-Variable Parameter Tilt Integral Derivative with Filter (SHO-VPTIDF) controller for improved performance and enhanced devaluation of harmonic components of grid-connected photovoltaic systems is the main objective of the suggested manuscript. The SHO-VPTIDF ...  Read More

Research Article Environmental Impacts and Sustainability
Mathematical Modeling of Criteria Weighting and Risk Priority by Using Deviation Value Step-Wise in Energy Analysis for Double-Pipe Heat Exchangers

Farhad Gholami; Iraj Mirzaee; Mortaza Khalilian

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, Pages 122-134

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2024.399378.1596

Abstract
  Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is utilized for risk appraisal in various domains. In the FMEA methodology, each failure mode is evaluated by considering three risk factors: severity (S), occurrence (O), and detection (D). Subsequently, the Risk Priority Number (RPN) is obtained by multiplying ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Analysis of Passive Partial Shading Mitigation Technique for PV Array

Santosh s.s B; Mohamed Thameem Ansari M; Kantarao P.

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, Pages 135-156

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.400223.1599

Abstract
  In the present day, a significant portion of the world's energy demand can be satisfied through the utilization of renewable energy sources. Solar energy, in particular, holds a pivotal position owing to its numerous merits. However, it faces a challenge known as mismatch response within the photovoltaic ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
An Experimental Study on the Effect of Surface Orientation and Inclination on Incident Solar Irradiation: Application to Buildings

Mohamed Chouidira; Nabila Ihaddadene; Razika Ihaddadene; Jed Mohamed El Hacen; Younes Kherbiche

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, Pages 157-167

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.377799.1523

Abstract
  The study explores the impact of surface orientation and tilt on incident solar irradiation. It was conducted in M'Sila, an Algerian province, from February to June. A number of experiments were carried out using an experimental setup consisting of a heliometer and a slant changer, which allowed for ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Capacity Factor Estimation of Wind Farms Accounting for Outage Probability of Individual Wind Turbines

Chunhyun Paik; Yongjoo Chung; Young Jin Kim

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, Pages 168-173

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.365104.1468

Abstract
  The power generation sector accounts for a significant portion of GHG emissions, and many countries strive for the large-scale adoption of renewable generation. Although the intermittent nature of renewables brings about complications in energy system planning, the share of renewable generations is increasing ...  Read More

Review Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
A Review on Recent Advancements in Indirect Solar Drying of Agricultural Products

Dnyaneshwar S. Malwad; Deepak C. Sonawane

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, Pages 174-191

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2022.361949.1452

Abstract
  Preserving food from harvest to consumer level is a challenge in the agriculture sector. Drying is a crucial post-harvest technique that lowers moisture to levels suitable for storage. Solar drying is a traditional renewable energy drying process. Different solar drying methods have been developed to ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Aerodynamic Modeling and Performance Study of an INVELOX System Containing Multiple Wind Turbines Using a Semi-Analytical Approach

Saeed Karimian Aliabadi; Saber Rezaey

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, Pages 192-207

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2024.381365.1542

Abstract
  The INVELOX system is an innovative approach that offers improved energy absorption efficiency from wind flow and reduced costs by utilizing smaller wind turbines. This research focuses on investigating the steady-state performance of one, two, or three wind turbines arranged within the venturi section ...  Read More