Innovations in Batteries for Renewable Energy Storage in Remote Areas
A special issue of Batteries (ISSN 2313-0105). This special issue belongs to the section "Battery Modelling, Simulation, Management and Application".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 July 2025 | Viewed by 1964
Special Issue Editors
Interests: advancements in energy storage technologies; innovations in electrical protection systems; power quality enhancement strategies; power smoothing techniques in electrical networks; batteries
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Interests: energy/battery management; energy communities; electric vehicles; energy storage; energy systems modeling and optimization; renewable energy
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Interests: renewable energy; waste-to-energy; biomass gasification; life cycle assessment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue presents a comprehensive exploration of recent innovations in battery design, specifically tailored to the unique energy storage requirements of remote areas characterized by intermittent renewable sources. The primary focus of this Special Issue is to delve into the adaptability of batteries to the varying energy conditions inherent in sources such as solar and wind. Emphasis is placed on strategies and technologies aimed at enhancing the integration of batteries with other storage mechanisms, including supercapacitors, while ensuring their resilience and durability in the face of extreme weather conditions.
Moving beyond technical considerations, this Special Issue scrutinizes innovative energy management strategies that go hand-in-hand with ensuring a fair and efficient distribution of energy in remote communities. The environmental impact of batteries deployed in isolated areas takes center stage, prompting discussions on approaches to improve sustainability throughout the entire lifecycle of these energy storage systems. This Special Issue also features a comprehensive review of monitoring technologies, complemented by insightful case studies that showcase successful energy storage implementations in diverse remote communities.
By providing a holistic view of these advancements, this Special Issue aspires to be a pivotal resource for researchers, scientists, and engineers actively engaged in developing practical and sustainable energy solutions tailored to the unique challenges posed by remote environments.
Dr. Paul Arévalo
Dr. Marcos Tostado-Véliz
Prof. Dr. David Vera Candeas
Dr. Roque Aguado Molina
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- battery design innovations
- remote energy storage
- intermittent renewable sources
- energy integration strategies
- resilient battery technologies
- sustainable energy solutions
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