Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Feasibility Study Of Energy Production From Small Archimedes Turbines On The Coast Of Bandar Abbas and Calculation Of Efficiency Optimization Parameters By Linear Programming

Majid Zarezadeh; Hoda Mansoori; Alireza Eikani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 11 October 2022

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2022.345193.1383

Abstract
  In this study, besides examining the conditions in the coastal region of Bandar Abbas, the feasibility of using Archimedes torsional turbines to produce renewable energy in this region was studied via field measurement and numerical simulation. Through field study and environmental conditions, depth, ...  Read More

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

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 November 2022

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

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

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 22 November 2022

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 ...  Read More

Research Article Advanced Energy Technologies
Techno-Environmental Analysis of Hybrid Energy System for Offshore Oil Rig Black Start

Abraham Olatide Amole; Adebimpe Oluwaseun Adeyeye; Daniel Oluwaseun Akinyele; Kehinde Adeleye Makinde; Stephen Oladipo

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 30 November 2022

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2022.350408.1402

Abstract
  The use of Diesel Generators (DGs) and gas turbines to power oil rigs is characterized by pollution due to the emission of harmful gases like carbon dioxide, very high noise levels, high maintenance costs, and the inability to start the platform if the DG fails. Offshore wind energy generation system ...  Read More

Research Article Environmental Impacts and Sustainability
Analysis and Evaluation of Effective Environmental Indicators in the Heat Island of District 1 of Tehran Using (RS)

Ali Sayyadi; Mohamad Javad Amiri

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 December 2022

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2022.355387.1438

Abstract
  One of the environmental problems today is the rising land surface temperature and the formation of heat islands in metropolitan areas, which have arisen due to the unplanned expansion of these cities. Satellite imagery is widely used in urban environmental studies to provide an integrated view and reduce ...  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

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 December 2022

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

Reza Roohi; Masoud Akbari

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 01 January 2023

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 Advanced Energy Technologies
Experimental study of phase change process of the paraffin as a PCM with copper foam and iron wool

Mohammad Saleh Barghi Jahromi; Vali Kalantar; Mohammad Sefid; Masoud Iranmanesh; Hadi Samimi Akhijahani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 January 2023

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.365995.1483

Abstract
  Paraffin waxes are widely used as commercial organic heat storage phase change (PCM) for many applications due to their suitable properties; high heats of fusion, nonpoisonous, stable properties, no phase separation, and the phase process only results in a small volume change. Meanwhile, it suffers from ...  Read More

Research Article Advanced Energy Technologies
Thermal Characterization of Eicosane/Graphite nano-Composite Based Phase Change Material

Ala Moradi; Hajar Es-haghi; Seyed Hassan Hashemabadi; Majid Haghgoo; Zahra Emami

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 15 January 2023

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.362050.1454

Abstract
  Due to their high energy storage capacity, phase change materials (PCMs) have received significant attention as thermal energy storage systems. However, their low thermal conductivity reduces the rate of heat transfer. Incorporating nanoparticles into the matrix of PCM can be an efficient way to solve ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Impact of Dust and Degradation on the Electrical Properties of PV Panels

Samir Tabet; Razika Ihaddadene; Belhi Guerira; Nabila Ihaddadene

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 23 January 2023

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.367573.1491

Abstract
  Dust accumulation on PV surface panels is a crucial factor affecting their performance. It is more frequently noted in the desert zones. The effect of dust on the electrical behavior of damaged PV panels was investigated in this study. Three panels are used: the degraded panels (with and without dust) ...  Read More

Research Article Advanced Energy Technologies
Application of thermal energy accumulators based on paraffin phase change materials in convective-vacuum impulsive drying units: A brief-focused overview of characteristics and thermal conductivity enhancement techniques

Mohammed Ali Sami Mahmood; Rodionov Yuriy Viktorovich; Shchegolkov Alexandr Viktorovich

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 24 January 2023

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.370842.1501

Abstract
  Researchers worldwide are studying thermal energy storage with phase change materials because of their substantial benefits in the enhancement of energy efficiency of thermal drying systems. A two-stage convective-vacuum impulsive drying plant is a technology for the manufacturing of chemical and food ...  Read More

Research Note Advanced Energy Technologies
Predicting Solar Power Generation based on the Combination of Meteorological Parameters in Iran: Neural Networks Approach

Abbas Ahmadi; Mahsa Zaman; Siab Mamipour

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 08 February 2023

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.363386.1461

Abstract
  Clean solar energy is one of the best sources of energy. The large number of sunny days in Iran makes it ideal for solar power plants to generate electricity. This paper presents a short-term forecasting approach based on artificial neural networks (ANNs) for selected solar power plants in Iran and ranks ...  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

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 11 April 2023

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

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Phenolic Compound Removal Technique For Efficient Biobutanol Production Using Oil Palm Fronds Hydrolysate

Abdurrahman Abubakar; Madihah Binti MD Salleh; Adibah Binti Yahya; Chun Chong Shiong; Shaza Eva Mohamad; Suraini Binti Abd-Aziz; Huszalina Hussin

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 15 April 2023

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.374488.1512

Abstract
  Oil Palm Frond (OPF) juice has been the focus of Malaysian bioenergy producers through acetone-butanol-ethanol (ABE) fermentation. However, due to the high concentration of phenolic compounds in the hydrolysate, usually garlic and ferulic acids, the fermentation medium turns acidic which hinders the ...  Read More

Research Article Environmental Impacts and Sustainability
Design, Fabrication, and Experimental Study of a Low-cost and Accurate Weather Station Using a Microcontroller System

Mahdi Pourbafrani; Hossein Ghadamian; Meisam Moghadasi; Masoud Mardani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 April 2023

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.383796.1551

Abstract
  In this research study, a cost-effective and reliable weather station using a microcontroller system containing instruments and sensors for measuring and recording ambient variables was designed, fabricated, and tested. The dataset recorded and stored in the meteorological system can be applied to conduct ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
An Improved Hottel-Whiller-Bliss (HWB) Equation for nth Photo-Voltaic Thermal (PVT)-Thermo-Electric Cooler (TEC) Air Collectors Connected in Series: An Exergy Analysis

G. N. Tiwari; Prashant Bhardwaj; Sujata Nayak

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 April 2023

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.376480.1516

Abstract
  This study considers N-photovoltaic thermal-thermo electric cooler (PVT-TEC) air collectors connected in series for thermal and electrical performance. An improved Hottel-Whiller-Bliss (HWB) equation and mass flow rate factor were derived for the nth PVT-TEC air collectors. The derivation is based on ...  Read More

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
A Novel Approach to Fast Determining the Maximum Power Point Based on Photovoltaic Panel’s Datasheet

Sameer Hanna Khader; Abdel-Karim Khalid Daud

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 02 May 2023

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.361697.1450

Abstract
  This study proposes a novel approach to fast and direct determination of the Maximum Power Point (MPP) at any value of solar irradiation and cell temperature, without applying further mathematical processing to operate at that point. The current approach aims to reduce algorithm complexity, time consumption ...  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

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 09 May 2023

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

Research Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Variability Assessment of Solar Irradiance for the Safe Grid Integration of Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants

Md. Rashedul Alam; Iftekhar Uddin Bhuiyan; Nur Mohammad

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 May 2023

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.377735.1522

Abstract
  The output power of a Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) plant depends mainly on the solar irradiance on the photovoltaic (PV) modules. Therefore, short-term variations in solar irradiance cause variations in the output power of solar power plants, making solar photovoltaic grid integration unstable. Solar irradiance ...  Read More

Review 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

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 May 2023

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 Advanced Energy Technologies
Thermal Investigation of Single slope solar still by using Energy Storage Material

Subramanian Kumaravel; Nagaraj MeenakshiSunadaram; Govindarajan Bharathiraja

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 29 May 2023

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.376724.1518

Abstract
  A piece of copper scrap was still sitting in the 1m × 1m base of the single-slope solar still. An automated system dripped salt water into the solar still's basin at a steady rate. Dripping salt water and energy storage materials like scrap copper and brass are used in the test. Copper scrap in ...  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 Ihaddadenea; Mohamed El Hacena Jed; Younes Kherbiche

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 June 2023

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 Economics, Policies and Planning
Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Bio-composite Produced from Recycled Polystyrene/chicken Feather Biochar

Adewale George Adeniyi; Kingsley O. Iwuozor; Ebuka Chizitere Emenike; Comfort Adeyanju; Samuel Ogunniyi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 June 2023

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.384691.1553

Abstract
  Polystyrene waste is a significant environmental problem, and recycling and repurposing it can reduce its impact on the environment. Chicken feather biochar, on the other hand, is a by-product of the poultry industry and can be repurposed to produce bio-composites. The goal of this work was to turn waste ...  Read More

Review Article Renewable Energy Economics, Policies and Planning
Biofuel Commercialization in Developing Countries: Readiness and Prospects

Moses E Emetere; Wisdom Joel

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 30 July 2023

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.379263.1533

Abstract
  Several researchers have reported the prospects of biofuel commercialization in several countries across the globe. With over 400 million tons of biomass and 150 million tons of agro-waste produced annually in most developing countries, the prospect of biofuel commercialization looks promising. However, ...  Read More

Research Article Advanced Energy Technologies
A Study on the Kinetics and Effects of three Combustion Fuels on Retort Carbonization of Corn Husk and Cob

Mubarak A. Amoloye; Sulyman A. Abdulkareem; Adewale George Adeniyi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 30 July 2023

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.387471.1557

Abstract
  The drive to move away from fossil fuels and related products has drawn significant attention to biomass and biomass-related products in recent times. This study reports the effect of three forest biomass sources namely acacia auriculiformis, terminalia randii, and delonix regia as combustion fuels in ...  Read More

Review Article 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

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 05 September 2023

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

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

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 05 September 2023

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

Review Article Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Thermal Performance and Efficiency Enhancement in Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors Using Various Nanofluids

Mohamed R. Gomaa; Njoud H. Alhabahbh; Mohammed Abbas Al-Nawafleh

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 09 September 2023

https://doi.org/10.30501/jree.2023.374760.1507

Abstract
  This research reviews various studies on the effect of using nanofluids in evacuated tube solar collectors (ETSC). The initial segment of this study elaborates on the importance of using the ETSCs and categorizes these collectors in terms of classification and application. The second segment evaluates ...  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

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 September 2023

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