special sessions

SPECIAL SESSION A

Special Session title: Energy transition for sustainable development and energy sector decarbonization.

Organizers:
Francesco Calise, University of Naples Federico I, Italy
Francesco Liberato Cappiello, University of Naples Federico I, Italy
Maria Vicidomini, University of Naples Federico I, Italy
Fontina Petrakopoulou, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany

To submit your paper to this special, please select Special Session A during the submission.

Session summary:

In recent years, more and more attention has been paid to the energy conversion issue. The effects of greenhouse gas emissions on the climate are more alarming than ever. As the demand for energy is ever increasing, the optimization of energy systems is mandatory to address the climate change issue. Therefore, the development of ever more efficient technologies is urgent to achieve the target of decarbonization, expected by 2050. In the past few years, the development of renewables is also driven by the continuous increase cost of fossil fuels, mainly due the war in Ukraine.

In the transition period, the smart energy networks can be developed by combining several energy technologies for energy production, storage, and utilization, and including a plurality of energy producers, users, and prosumers. At the same time, the massive and uncontrolled use of renewable energy technologies can lead to several severe issues in the grids management. Thus, the implementation of suitable energy planning strategies is also crucial to find a balance between energy supply and demand. Simultaneously, the development of efficient and cost-effective energy storage technologies is crucial to promote a massive utilization of renewable energy sources. In this context, this Special Session aims at collecting the most significant and recent studies dealing with the following topics not limited to:

  •  Dynamic simulations of energy systems

  •  Power to X systems for multigeneration

  •  Green hydrogen production

  •  Biocircular economic approach based on organic wastes

  •  Renewable energy communities

  •  Polygeneration plants based on renewable energy sources for micro-grids or energy networks

  •  Innovative technologies for electric and thermal energy storages

  •  Thermally and electrically driven water desalination

  •  Energy planning

  •  4th and 5th generation district heating and cooling networks fed by renewables technologies

  •  Novel and advanced control strategies or solutions aiming at avoiding grid unbalancing and overvoltage

  •  Energy efficiency in transport sector (including biofuels and electric vehicles)

  •  Biofuel production for decarbonization of the transport sector

  •  Innovative renewable energy systems (solar technologies, wind turbines, geothermal wells, biomass, wave, hydropower plants)

  •  Net or Plus Zero Energy Buildings

  •  Economic assessment and funding policies


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SPECIAL SESSION B

Special Session title: Water-Energy Nexus Strategies for Securing Sustainability of Urban Water and Energy Infrastructures.

Organizers:
Hyunook Kim, University of Seoul, Seoul, Korea
Seon-Ha Chae, K-water, Daejeon, Korea
Shu Yuan Pan, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Chihhao Fan, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

To submit your paper to this special, please select Special Session B during the submission.

Session summary:

In general, water and energy systems in urban infrastructure forms a critical nexus, significantly impacting sustainability and resource management. The intricate relationship between these two essential resources underscores the need for strategic approaches that ensure their sustainable use in urban environments.

Strategies focusing on the water-energy nexus in urban infrastructures aim to optimize resource utilization (or enhance efficiency) and reduce environmental impact. By integrating water and energy systems, cities can achieve remarkable gains in sustainability.

Efficient water management techniques, such as advanced water treatment technologies and smart distribution systems, not only conserve water but also reduce the energy required for water treatment and distribution. Similarly, energy-efficient practices in wastewater treatment processes contribute to reducing overall energy consumption. Moreover, renewable energy sources integrated into water infrastructure, such as utilizing solar or hydroelectric power and energy produced by transforming waste for water or wastewater treatment plants, can enhance sustainability by minimizing reliance on fossil fuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

By recognizing and leveraging the interconnectedness of water and energy, cities can develop integrated solutions that promote sustainability, climate resilience, and resource optimization. This special session highlights the significance and potential of strategies within the water-energy nexus for securing a more sustainable future in urban water and energy infrastructures. The crucial interplay between water and energy within urban environments will be discussed at the session.

We invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute their expertise and insights on transformative strategies within the water-energy nexus. Welcomed are any pioneering practice, innovative approaches, and research findings that address the intricate relationship between water and energy systems in urban settings.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

  • Integration of new and renewable energy in water infrastructure,

  • Advanced technologies for energy-efficient water or wastewater treatment and drinking water distribution,

  • Strategies for optimizing water and energy resource utilization in urban areas,

  • Policy frameworks fostering synergy between water and energy sectors,

  • Community engagement and inclusive approaches for sustainable urban water-energy solutions.




    • SPECIAL SESSION C

    Special Session title: Advances in Wind, Photovoltaic, Harvesting and Storage Systems.

    Organizers:
    Jose Manuel Lopez-Guede, University of the Basque Country, Spain

    To submit your paper to this special, please select Special Session C during the submission.

    Session summary:

     

    Topics of interest (not limited to):

    ·        Active & Passive Flow Control devices

    ·        Wind Turbine Control Strategies, with special remark in Intelligent algorithms

    -   Robust Control & QFT

    -   Adaptive Control algorithms

    -   Intelligent algorithms applied to Wind Turbine Control adjustment            

    ·        Computational Fluid Dynamics for Wind Turbine Rotor Aerodynamics

    ·        Advanced modeling of offshore Wind Turbine

    ·        Micrositing and wind resource evaluation

    ·        Integration of Wind Energy into Future Grid Systems

    ·        Floating platforms

    ·        Modeling Photovoltaic Systems

    ·        Implementation Photovoltaic Systems

    ·        Simulation Photovoltaic Systems

    ·        Maximum power point tracker in Photovoltaic Systems: Features, control, models, strategies ...

    ·        Modeling anti-islanding protection devices for photovoltaic systems

    ·        Anti-Islanding Methods

    ·        Energy Harvesting Systems

    ·        Storage technologies, problems, and devices