Original Article Solar Thermal Engineering
An experimental study to evaluate the performance of an HDH water desalination system with a thermoelectric condenser

Mahdi Rezaei Rad; Rouzbeh Shafaghat; Amirhossein Aghajani afghan; Behrad Alizadeh Kharkeshi

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

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.12548.1191

Abstract
  This experimental study introduces a solar humidifier-dehumidifier desalination model as a type of open-air-open water (OAOW) system; also, a new condenser with thermoelectric modules is applied in the dehumidifier unit. The experimental tests were done by considering climate conditions in the north ...  Read More

Original Article
Performance assessment and supply energy planning in Iranian wind power plants

Mojtaba Ghiyasi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 March 2023

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.12417.1181

Abstract
  Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a mathematical programming approach for the performance basement of the production units from a production economic view. In this paper, we analyze the performance of Iranian wind power plants (IWPP) using DEA. In the second phase of the study, we utilize the inverse ...  Read More

Original Article Electricity Generation by Green Energy Sources
Design of an on-grid PV system as a power backup to provide a reliable electricity supply

Rahmat Adiprasetya Al Hasibi; Bagustama Hamka

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

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.13485.1242

Abstract
  The implementation of on-grid PV systems was conducted to ensure a continuous supply of electricity. This article discusses implementing an on-grid PV system in a fish farm that requires a continuous electricity supply. Continuous electricity is used to power the aeration system. The aeration system ...  Read More

Original Article Geothermal Energy Systems
Exergetic Performance Assessment of a Double-Flash Geothermal Power Plant in Puga Valley, India

Prabin Haloi; Ankit Kumar; Joyshree Dutta; Desire Fadzi Makunike

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

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.13634.1253

Abstract
  The application of a geofluid is primarily characterized by its geofield conditions and locations. One such application of geofluid is in power generation using suitable energy conversion systems. In this study, a thermodynamic model of a double-flash geothermal power plant (DFGPP) has been developed ...  Read More

Original Article Energy Policy
Assessing Renewable Energy Impact in Nordic-Baltic Region: Sensitivity Analysis and MCDM Approach

nazlı ersoy

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

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.13416.1238

Abstract
  The article presents an MCDM model based on the Improved Entropy and PIV methods to analyze the development of renewable energy in Nordic-Baltic countries. The analysis was conducted on eight alternatives and ten criteria, and sensitivity analysis was applied to assess the model's suitability. The ...  Read More

Original Article Photovoltaic Systems
Facilitating Photovoltaic Cells Performance Improvement through the Deployment of Engineered Organic Nanomaterials

Williams S. Ebhota; Pavel Tabakov

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

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.13365.1233

Abstract
  This research provides concise insights into fossil fuel consumption challenges, and the factors contributing to global warming, and evaluates the significance of photovoltaic (PV) materials in achieving net-zero-CO2 emissions. The article categorizes constraints in the development of PV cells into four ...  Read More

Original Article Tide, Wave and Hydro Power
Design and multi-criteria evaluation of a hydrokinetic turbine rotor in water transfer canals for electricity generation

Masood Ebrahimi; Omid Rasooli; Arash Babamiri

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2024.13393.1235

Abstract
  In the present research, a hydrokinetic turbine is designed, and evaluated technically, economically and environmentally to produce power from low velocity currents. Firstly, the hydraulic characteristics of three existing canals is investigated and the blade profile for the turbine rotor is determined ...  Read More

Original Article Geothermal Energy Systems
The Effect of Soil Depth on the Performance of Earth Air Heat Exchanger for Climatic Condition of Baghdad, Iraq: Mathematical and Numerical Study

Hiba Mudhafar Hashim; Firas ABED

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 16 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2024.13514.1245

Abstract
  Geothermal energy is one of the important sources of renewable energy, so researchers are greatly interested in this type of energy. One of the advantages of this type of energy is its use to heat or cool buildings because the ground temperature is fairly constant throughout the year. The research focuses ...  Read More

Original Article Photovoltaic Systems
“Lambert W function-based technique to estimate and compare the performance of partially shaded series-parallel and total-cross-tied configured PV array”

Niti Agrawal

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 08 March 2024

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2024.13624.1251

Abstract
  Partial shading condition (PSC) has a detrimental effect on the output performance of a photovoltaic (PV) system. The output performance of a partially shaded PV array depends not only on the pattern, intensity and location of the shadow but also on its configuration. In this paper, the output performance ...  Read More