Ways to increase the Energy Efficiency of Hybrid Power Sources based on efficient Energy Management of the Fuel Cell and the Renewable Energy Sources
First, the main used topologies for the Hybrid Power Sources (HPS) based on Fuel Cell (FC), Renewable Energy Sources (RESs), and Energy Storage System (ESS) is shown and discussed as efficiency for a regenerative load. The case study will be a FC/ESSs HPS used in FC vehicle (FCV) operating in three modes the ESS: Charge Sustaining (CS), Charge Discharging (CD), and Charge Increasing (CI). ( Cont... )

Progress on SrVO3-based SOFC anodes and electrocatalysts
SrVO3-based electrocatalysts combine high electrical conductivity and their versatile redox chemistry promote hydrocarbon conversion in SOFCs without undue risks of sulphur poisoning and coking. Thus, our recent studies have been focused on limitations of redox stability and compatibility issues with other cell materials, which have hindered integration as SOFC anodes [1-4]. ( Cont... )

The importance and challenges of energy storage for optimum utilization of renewable energy resources
Most of the renewable energy resources like solar and wind energy are of interrupted and variable nature during the day, season and year. Although demand management and hybridization of energy resources may help to reduce the demand for energy storage, it remains a major issue in the optimum and most energy-exergy efficient manner in the utilization of these energy resources. ( Cont... )

Smart Grid Technologies and Applications
Smart grid technologies can be defined as self-sufficient systems that can find solutions to problems quickly in an available system that reduces the workforce and targets sustainable, reliable, safe and quality electricity to all consumers. ( Cont... )