International Journal of Energy Sector Management: Volume 15 Issue 2

Guest editorial

Hatem Masri, M.R. Qader

Energy load forecasting: Bayesian and exponential smoothing hybrid methodology

Eman Khorsheed

The purpose of this study is to present a hybrid approach to model and predict long-term energy peak load using Bayesian and Holt–Winters (HW) exponential smoothing techniques.

Where are fossil fuels prices heading?

Pierre Rostan, Alexandra Rostan

The purpose of this paper is to present forecasts of fossil fuels prices until 2030 with spectral analysis to provide a clearer picture of this energy sector.

Optimum management of manual sectionalizers in electric power distribution networks integrating distributed generations using binary exchange market algorithm

Payam Farhadi, Seyed Masoud Moghaddas Tafreshi

The use of power sectionalizers in electric power distribution networks as disconnecting devices for optimum network configuration is indispensable. Major reasons to use…

A statistical approach to identify asynchronous extreme events for multi-regional energy system models

Phuong Minh Khuong, Hasan Ü. Yilmaz, Russell McKenna, Dogan Keles

With the growing deployment of variable renewable energy sources, such as wind and PV and the increasing interconnection of the power grid, multi-regional energy system models…

Forecasting the wind direction by using time series models with long-term memory (case study: Nayer region)

Paria Soleimani, Bahareh Emami, Meysam Rafei, Hooman Shahrasbi

Today, because of the increasing need for the energy resources and the reduction of fossil fuels, renewable energy, especially wind energy, has attracted special attention. The…

Multi-component modeling and classification for failure propagation of an offshore wind turbine

Fatima Souad Bezzaoucha, M’hammed Sahnoun, Sidi Mohamed Benslimane

Improving reliability is a key factor in reducing the cost of wind energy, which is strongly influenced by the cost of maintenance operations. In this context, this paper aims to…

Influence of temperature and irradiance on the different solar PV panel technologies

Mars Nadia, Houcine Lassad, Zaafouri Abderrahmen, Chaari Abdelkader

Tunisia has high solar radiation levels, which makes it suitable for the installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems. The design of these kinds of systems is an important step…