Mohamed Kouki¹, Nahid Osman², Mona Gafar³, Ragab A. El-Sehiemy^4,5,6,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.145, No.3, pp. 3783-3811, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.071964 - 23 December 2025

Abstract The growing integration of nondispatchable renewable energy sources (PV, wind) and the need to cut CO2 emissions make energy management crucial. Microgrids provide a framework for RES integration but face challenges from intermittency, fluctuating loads, cost optimization, and uncertainty in real-time balancing. Accurate short-term forecasting of solar generation and demand is vital for reliable and sustainable operation. While stochastic and machine learning methods are used, they struggle with limited data, complex temporal patterns, and scalability. Key challenges include capturing seasonal to weekly variations and modeling sudden fluctuations in generation and consumption. To address… More >

Rebhi M’hamed^1,*, Himri Youcef^2,3,*, Bouchiba Bousmaha¹, Yaichi Mouaadh¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.12, pp. 4899-4918, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.070806 - 27 November 2025

Abstract Currently, most conventional street lighting systems use a constant light mode throughout the entire night, from sunset to sunrise, which results in high energy consumption and maintenance costs. Furthermore, scientific research predicts that energy consumption for street lighting will increase in the coming years due to growing demand and rising electricity prices. The dimming strategy is a current trend and a key concept in smart street lighting systems. It involves turning on the road lights only when a vehicle or pedestrian is detected; otherwise, the control system reduces the light intensity of the lamps. Power… More > Graphic Abstract

Saeed Asadi¹, Hajar Kazemi Naeini¹, Delaram Hassanlou², Abolhassan Pishahang³, Saeid Aghasoleymani Najafabadi⁴, Abbas Sharifi⁵, Mohsen Ahmadi^6,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.145, No.2, pp. 1259-1301, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.070528 - 26 November 2025

Abstract The growing energy demand of buildings, driven by rapid urbanization, poses significant challenges for sustainable urban development. As buildings account for over 40% of global energy consumption, innovative solutions are needed to improve efficiency, resilience, and environmental performance. This paper reviews the integration of Digital Twin (DT) technologies and Machine Learning (ML) for optimizing energy management in smart buildings connected to smart grids. A key enabler of this integration is the Internet of Things (IoT), which provides the sensor networks and real-time data streams that fee/d DT–ML frameworks, enabling accurate monitoring, forecasting, and adaptive control.… More >

Ihab Taleb, Guillaume Guerard^*, Frédéric Fauberteau, Nga Nguyen, Pascal Clain

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.145, No.1, pp. 597-619, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.070517 - 30 October 2025

Abstract Isolated power systems, such as those on islands, face acute challenges in balancing energy demand with limited generation resources, making them particularly vulnerable to disruptions. This paper addresses these challenges by proposing a novel control and simulation framework based on a holonic multi-agent architecture, specifically developed as a digital twin for the Mayotte island grid. The primary contribution is a multi-objective optimization model, driven by a genetic algorithm, designed to enhance grid resilience through intelligent, decentralized decision-making. The efficacy of this architecture is validated through three distinct simulation scenarios: (1) a baseline scenario establishing nominal… More >

Shekaina Justin^1,*, Wafaa Saleh², Hind Mohammed Albalawi³, J. Shermina⁴

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.3, pp. 5469-5487, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.066888 - 23 October 2025

Abstract Solar radiation is the main source of energy on Earth and plays a major role in the hydrological cycles, surface radiation balance, weather and climate changes, and vegetation photosynthesis. Accurate solar radiation prediction is of paramount importance for both climate research and the solar industry. This prediction includes forecasting techniques and advanced modeling to evaluate the amount of solar energy available at a specific location during a given period. Solar energy is the cheapest form of clean energy, and due to the intermittent nature of the energy, accurate forecasting across multiple timeframes is necessary for… More >

Siwakorn Banluesapy, Mahasak Ketcham^*, Montean Rattanasiriwongwut

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.10, pp. 4261-4296, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.068422 - 30 September 2025

Abstract Traditional agricultural irrigation systems waste significant amounts of water and energy due to inefficient scheduling and the absence of real-time monitoring capabilities. This research developed a comprehensive IoT-based smart irrigation control system to optimize water and energy management in agricultural greenhouses while enhancing crop productivity. The system employs a sophisticated four-layer Internet of Things (IoT) architecture based on an ESP32 microcontroller, integrated with multiple environmental sensors, including soil moisture, temperature, humidity, and light intensity sensors, for comprehensive environmental monitoring. The system utilizes the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) communication protocol for reliable data transmission and… More >

Yi Zhang¹, Diju Gao^1,*, Yide Wang², Zhaoxia Huang³

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.9, pp. 3681-3702, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.068656 - 26 August 2025

Abstract Hydrogen fuel cell ships are one of the key solutions to achieving zero carbon emissions in shipping. Multi-fuel cell stacks (MFCS) systems are frequently employed to fulfill the power requirements of high-load power equipment on ships. Compared to single-stack system, MFCS may be difficult to apply traditional energy management strategies (EMS) due to their complex structure. In this paper, a two-layer power allocation strategy for MFCS of a hydrogen fuel cell ship is proposed to reduce the complexity of the allocation task by splitting it into each layer of the EMS. The first layer of… More > Graphic Abstract

Jingrui Liu^1,2,*, Zhiwen Hou^1,2, Boyu Wang^1,2, Tianxiang Yin^3,4

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.3, pp. 4729-4754, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.066138 - 30 July 2025

Abstract In response to the increasing global energy demand and environmental pollution, microgrids have emerged as an innovative solution by integrating distributed energy resources (DERs), energy storage systems, and loads to improve energy efficiency and reliability. This study proposes a novel hybrid optimization algorithm, DE-HHO, combining differential evolution (DE) and Harris Hawks optimization (HHO) to address microgrid scheduling issues. The proposed method adopts a multi-objective optimization framework that simultaneously minimizes operational costs and environmental impacts. The DE-HHO algorithm demonstrates significant advantages in convergence speed and global search capability through the analysis of wind, solar, micro-gas turbine, More >

Harendra Pratap Singh^1,2, Ishfaq Hussain Rather³, Sushil Kumar¹, Mohammad Aljaidi⁴, Omprakash Kaiwartya^5,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.84, No.3, pp. 5577-5595, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.065741 - 30 July 2025

Abstract Electric Vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a cleaner, low-carbon, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. With the increasing adoption of EVs, they are expected to eventually replace ICE vehicles entirely. However, the rapid growth of EVs has significantly increased energy demand, posing challenges for power grids and infrastructure. This surge in energy demand has driven advancements in developing efficient charging infrastructure and energy management solutions to mitigate the risks of power outages and disruptions caused by the rising number of EVs on the road. To address these challenges, various deep… More >

Mohammed Moawad Alenazi^*

Journal on Artificial Intelligence, Vol.7, pp. 143-176, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jai.2025.066067 - 27 June 2025

Abstract This paper presents a novel machine learning (ML) enhanced energy management framework for residential microgrids. It dynamically integrates solar photovoltaics (PV), wind turbines, lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS), and bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging. The proposed architecture addresses the limitations of traditional rule-based controls by incorporating ConvLSTM for real-time forecasting, a Twin Delayed Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (TD3) reinforcement learning agent for optimal BESS scheduling, and federated learning for EV charging prediction—ensuring both privacy and efficiency. Simulated in a high-fidelity MATLAB/Simulink environment, the system achieves 98.7% solar/wind forecast accuracy and 98.2% Maximum Power Point… More >