As more distributed energy resources are deployed on electric grid systems across the
world, it is important to identify, characterize, and quantify the value elements of different …

This paper analyses the current status and barriers to wind energy deployment in Africa. We
find that wind energy in Africa has rapidly grown by 740% from 0.74 GW (GW) in 2009 to 5.5 …

The global economy faces increasing environmental challenges and economic instability,
prompting the adoption of innovative energy technologies as a crucial strategy. This study …

Nowadays, the freshwater is one of the most critical issues for humans. In this regard,
desalination systems can be beneficial. In this research, at first different types of desalination …

In recent years, the investment in the wind energy sector has increased in the context of
producing green electricity and saving the environment. The installation of small wind …

Depleting conventional energy reserves and climate concerns necessitate the incorporation
of more sustainable and low-carbon resources in global energy mix. This, in turn, requires …

Wind energy is an important renewable source with promising development perspectives
worldwide. Multi-criteria assessment studies can effectively assist the decision-making …

Decentralized electricity systems based on variable renewable energy (VRE) sources such
as wind power can provide affordable, dependable, and modern energy in a manner …

The growing energy demand in the world and the concern for environmentally damaging
energy sources have led to an increased interest in seeking alternative renewable energy …

Highlights•New equations that relate the levelised cost of energy with the capacity factor of
wind turbines are developed.•Wind turbines could produce electricity at costs comparable to …