Double-port interface for small scale renewable sources integration

Nnachi, Agha Francis; Ehlers, P.J.; Richards, Coneth Graham; Nicolae, D.V.

doi:10.1109/icit.2013.6505723

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“…In contrast to conventional energy sources, the integration of renewable energy resources such as photovoltaic and wind power is a challenge for grid management due to the fluctuated power supply. In the meantime, it is growing faster due to its positive environmental impacts and economic feasibility [43]. Renewable energy is produced from replenished natural resources, such as wind, solar lights, hydro, geothermal heat, and biomass energy [3].…”

Section: Renewable Energy Integrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Future Greener Seaports: A Review of New Infrastructure, Challenges, and Energy Efficiency Measures

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Recently, the application of renewable energy sources (RESs) for power distribution systems is growing immensely. This advancement brings several advantages, such as energy sustainability and reliability, easier maintenance, cost-effective energy sources, and ecofriendly. The application of RESs in maritime systems such as port microgrids massively improves energy efficiency and reduces the utilization of fossil fuels, which is a serious threat to the environment. Accordingly, ports are receiving several initiatives to improve their energy efficiency by deploying different types of RESs based on the power electronic converters. This paper conducts a systematic review to provide cutting-edge state-of-the-art on the modern electrification and infrastructure of seaports taking into account some challenges such as the environmental aspects, energy efficiency enhancement, renewable energy integration, and legislative and regulatory requirements. Moreover, the technological methods, including electrifications, digitalization, onshore power supply applications, and energy storage systems of ports, are addressed. Furthermore, details of some operational strategies such as energy-aware operations and peak-shaving are delivered. Besides, the infrastructure scheme to enhance the energy efficiency of modern ports, including port microgrids and seaport smart microgrids are delivered. Finally, the applications of nascent technologies in seaports are presented.

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Section: Renewable Energy Integrationmentioning

confidence: 99%