Fast development of solar photovoltaic (PV) has also rendered an important part of the international shift to low-carbon power systems. Nonetheless, the traditional ground-mounted PV systems are currently experiencing more and more difficulties in the form of limited land, being rivaled by agricultural and urban land development, and high cost of land acquisition, especially in …

Techno-Economic Assessment of Floating Solar Photovoltaics on Inland Water Bodies: Comparative Insights with Land-Based PV Systems and Implications for Sri LankaRead More

As inverter based renewable energy increases, modern power systems are faced with reduced inertia which makes it a major source of concern in the frequency stability and the momentary performance. Inverters based on gridforming inverter configurations with virtual inertia control have become a valid solution, and reinforcement learning is an adaptive optimization of control parameters, …

Reinforcement Learning Control Strategies for Virtual-Inertia Grid-Connected Inverters and StabilityRead More

The fast expansion of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology has placed it as a prominent participant in the worldwide transition towards renewable energy but the rising quantity of end-of-life (EOL) solar panels creates substantial environmental and economic issues. This review paper addresses the composition and construction of solar panels, present recycling procedures, and the accompanying social, …

Sustainable Solar – Recycling Photovoltaic Panels for a Greener TomorrowRead More

Energy is crucial for socio-economic development, and energy scarcity is a significant issue due to the depletion of fossil fuels, population growth, globalization, environmental pollution, and global warming. Renewable energy is a new frontier for academia and research. Approximately 40% of the world’s population lacks regular access to electricity, mainly in less developed countries. This …

Innovative Applications of Mechatronics in Advancing Sustainable Energy SolutionsRead More