Power converters systems aimed at renewable energy applications have become a common
option for sustainable electricity and distributed generation, since their performance has …

In the power and energy systems area, a progressive increase of literature contributions that
contain applications of metaheuristic algorithms is occurring. In many cases, these …

Electric power system applications are intricate optimization problems. Most literature
reviews focus on studying an electrical paradigm through different optimization techniques …

The development of modern wide-area power systems, as well as recent trends towards the
creation of sustainable energy systems have given birth to complex studies addressing …

Metaheuristic optimization algorithms are tools based on mathematical concepts that are
used to solve complicated optimization issues. These algorithms are intended to locate or …

With the 2009/28/EC Directive, the European Union has to guarantee three objectives by
2020: 20% reduction in greenhouse gases emissions, 20% share of renewable energy and …

The start of the Industrial Revolution in the late 18. century marked the beginning of an
ongoing period in which technological advancements and innovations have become the …

The electric power industry is currently undergoing an unprecedented reform. The
deregulation of electricity supply industry has introduced new opportunity for competition to …

In recent days, many novel techniques and technologies are developing for power
generation. Most of them are in its developed phase but its efficiency and reliability are low …

A small isolated power system (SIPS) provides electricity supply in remote areas that cannot
be economically connected to the electrical grid. In such areas, renewable energy sources …