Advanced Solar–Wind–Hydro Hybrid Energy System

Dear Colleagues,

It is a matter of fact that energy is the driving force of our society. But, its availability at reasonable prices determines industrial and social growth. However, at the time of writing, power generation systems are mainly based on fossil fuels: non-renewable resources characterized by a non-negligible environmental impact.

To overcome this important issue and move towards a fully renewable energy generation system, there is the urgent need of developing hybrid energy systems in which renewable plants (e.g. solar, wind, hydro, biomass, etc.), energy storage systems and, also, fossil fuelled based units, work in synergy to generate electricity and heat/cold but also potable water for agricultural and drinking purposes.

In this context, the Special Issue of Applied Sciences aims to collect the most recent and innovative research activities on topics like

• Wind, solar, biomass and hydro systems integration with and without energy storage units.
• Design and optimization of hybrid power generation units to supply electricity, heat, cold, water, etc.
• Hybrid system management techniques to control variable and unpredictable power flows.
• Machines and components design and optimization.
• Techniques to improve hybrid plant efficiency and its reliability.
• Innovative solutions based on advanced hybrid systems able to satisfy remote areas energy and water needs.
• Life cycle assessment of hybrid energy systems or of their components.
• Hybrid systems environmental impact mitigation.

The Special Issue also welcomes works on related topics provided that such topics are within the context of the broader scope of “Advanced Solar-Wind-Hydro Hybrid Energy System”.

Prof. Dr. Alberto Benato
Prof. Dr. Anna Stoppato
Guest Editors

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