Significant Renewable Energy Source Research Articles

Advances in Thermal Infrared Remote Sensing Technology for Geothermal Resource Detection

This paper discusses thermal infrared (TIR) remote sensing technology applied to the delineation of geothermal resources, a significant renewable energy source. The technical characteristics and current status of TIR remote sensing is discussed and related to the integration of geological structure, geophysical data, and geochemical analyses. Also discussed are surface temperature inversion algorithms used to delineate anomalous ground-surface temperatures. Unlike traditional geophysical and geochemical exploration methods, remote sensing technology exhibits considerable advantages in terms of convenience and coverage extent. The paper addresses the major challenges and issues associated with using TIR remote sensing technology in geothermal prospecting.

Research on the Accounting and Prediction of Carbon Emission from Wave Energy Convertor Based on the Whole Lifecycle

Wave energy, as a significant renewable and clean energy source with vast global reserves, exhibits no greenhouse gas or other pollution during real-sea operational conditions. However, throughout the entire lifecycle, wave energy convertors can produce additional CO2 emissions due to the use of raw materials and emissions during transportation. Based on laboratory test data from a wave energy convertor model, this study ensures consistency between the model and the actual sea-deployed wave energy convertors in terms of performance, materials, and geometric shapes using similarity criteria. Carbon emission factors from China, the European Union, Brazil, and Japan are selected to predict the carbon emissions of wave energy convertors in real-sea conditions. The research indicates: (1) The predicted carbon emission coefficient for unit electricity generation (EFco2) of wave energy is 0.008–0.057 kg CO2/kWh; when the traditional steel production mode is adopted, the EFco2 in this paper is 0.014–0.059 kg CO2/kWh, similar to existing research conclusions for the emission factor of CO2 for wave energy convertor (0.012–0.050 kg CO2/kWh). The predicted data on carbon emissions in the lifecycle of wave energy convertors aligns closely with actual operational data. (2) The main source of carbon emissions in the life cycle of a wave energy converter, excluding the recycling of manufacturing metal materials, is the manufacturing stage, which accounts for 90% of the total carbon emissions. When the recycling of manufacturing metal materials is considered, the carbon emissions in the manufacturing stage are reduced, and the carbon emissions in the transport stage are increased, from about 7% to about 20%. (3) Under the most ideal conditions, the carbon payback period for a wave energy convertor ranges from 0.28 to 2.06 years, and the carbon reduction during the design lifespan (20 years) varies from 238.33 t CO2 (minimum) to 261.80 t CO2 (maximum).

Scheduling of Electric Vehicle’s Power in V2G and G2V Modes Using an Improved Charge–Discharge Opportunity-Based Approach

With rise in the popularity of Electric Vehicles (EVs), challenges related to its charging infrastructure are also soaring. In the upcoming smart grid scenario with significant renewable energy sources and distributed generation, EVs have been identified as a key element for grid stability and its optimal operation, primarily due to energy storage capacity. With a large number of EVs in parking, it has huge potential with optimal scheduling. However, EV owners should have the motivation to participate in Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G). This paper proposes a scheduling mechanism using a novel Forward-Backward energy allocation, based on an improved charge-discharge opportunity approach. The proposed method (PM) addresses the scheduling of power flow in EVs to operate in V2G and Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) modes considering EV owners’ preferences, optimal cost, and low battery degradation. Implementation of the PM is facile and flexible with the vehicle’s time of arrival and departure. A 40 kWh and 60 kWh battery capacity EVs with multiple real-life scenarios have been considered in this study to demonstrate the effectiveness of the PM. The performance and features of the PM have been compared with existing methods to distinguish its benefits.

Intelligent MPPT control for SEPIC-Luo converter in grid tied photovoltaic system

Grid connected solar photovoltaic (SPV) systems are becoming more and more common due to steadily rising energy demand. The advantages of photovoltaic power generation, such as its eco-friendliness, low maintenance requirements, and lack of noise, are making it as a significant renewable energy source (RES). This framework presents the modeling and control design of PV grid tied system implemented with integrated single ended primary inductance (SEPIC) Luo converter. The main goal of this work includes investigating solar PV system behaviour and creating an effective grid connected solar power. Solar PV module tracks maximum power, with an aid of chaotic cascaded fuzzy a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) has developed. The DC voltage obtained is fed to 1Φ voltage source inverter (VSI) for conversion of AC voltage. In comparison to typical PWM control, the spectrum performance of the examined voltages is improved by adjusting the nominal duty cycle of main switch of SEPIC-Luo converter. So that PV output impedance is equivalent to DC-DC converter's input resistance. Finally, the obtained AC voltage is supplied to 1Φ grid for further applications. With less THD, an efficiency of 96% is achieved when the implementation of the suggested system is carried out using MATLAB/Simulink.

Hydrodynamic characteristics of wing-in-ground effect oscillating hydrofoil on power extraction performance

The energy contained in the tidal motion of the seas and oceans has the potential to be a significant source of renewable energy. The oscillating hydrofoil current-energy turbine has a good performance to extract energy from the coupling of its heaving and pitching motions. In the present study, the wing-in-ground (WIG) effect has been considered to improve the power-extraction performance of the oscillating hydrofoils. The overset grid in the commercial computational fluid dynamic (CFD) software STAR CCM+ is applied to study the flapping hydrofoil with dynamic WIG effect between two hydrofoils. The simulation results show that the WIG effect can greatly improve the power extraction performance of the flapping hydrofoil. The WIG effect is asymmetric over the course of the foil moving toward or leaving from the symmetry plane. The distance of the gap has a major influence on the hydrodynamic performances of the flapping hydrofoil. For a moderate gap, the positive pressure on the lower surface enhances as the hydrofoil departs from the symmetry plane and causes an improvement of lift and moment coefficients. As the gap decreases further, the increasing negative pressure between the leading edge and the symmetry plane plays an essential role improving the power extraction as the hydrofoil approaches the symmetry plane. Compared to the case without the WIG effect, the power-extraction efficiency has an increment of 16.34% in the present study.

Implementing health and safety standards in Offshore Wind Farms

Offshore wind farms represent a significant source of renewable energy, but their operation poses unique health and safety challenges due to the harsh marine environment and remote locations. This review explores the implementation of health and safety standards in offshore wind farms, highlighting key challenges and proposing solutions to mitigate risks. The offshore environment presents numerous hazards to workers, including adverse weather conditions, rough seas, and complex machinery. Ensuring the health and safety of personnel working in such environments requires comprehensive risk assessments, stringent safety protocols, and robust emergency response plans. However, the remote nature of offshore wind farms complicates rescue and evacuation procedures, necessitating specialized training and equipment for personnel. One of the primary challenges in implementing health and safety standards is the dynamic nature of offshore operations, which demand continuous monitoring and adaptation to changing conditions. Furthermore, the integration of multiple stakeholders, including project developers, contractors, and regulatory bodies, requires effective communication and collaboration to ensure compliance with safety regulations. To address these challenges, innovative technologies such as remote monitoring systems and predictive analytics can enhance safety performance by providing real-time data on environmental conditions and equipment status. Additionally, the development of standardized safety protocols and training programs tailored to the offshore wind industry can improve the competence and readiness of personnel in emergency situations. Implementing health and safety standards in offshore wind farms is crucial for safeguarding the well-being of workers and minimizing operational risks. By addressing the unique challenges of the offshore environment and adopting proactive safety measures, the industry can ensure sustainable growth while prioritizing the health and safety of its workforce.

RNN-Based Time Series Analysis for Wind Turbine Energy Forecasting

One significant source of renewable energy is wind power, which has the potential to generate sustainable energy. However, wind turbines have many challenges, such as high initial investment costs, the dynamic nature of wind speed, and the challenge of locating wind-efficient energy regions. Wind power predicting is crucial for effective planning of wind power generation, optimization of power generation, grid integration, and security of supply. Therefore, highly accurate forecasts ensure the efficient and sustainable operation of the wind energy sector and contribute to energy security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. This study proposes a deep learning (DL) approach based on recurrent neural networks (RNNs) for long-term wind power forecasting utilizing climatic data. The input data that forms the basis of this study is obtained directly from a wind turbine system operating under real-world conditions. The proposed model in this study is based on a multilayer back-propagation neural network (RNN) architecture specifically designed to effectively handle complex data sets and time-dependent series. The architecture of the model is built on an RNN consisting of four separate layers, each with 50 hidden neurons, carefully structured to increase its capacity to capture complex features. To improve the robustness of the model and avoid overlearning, each RNN layer is followed by a dropout (regularizing) layer that randomly deactivates 20% of the neurons to enhance the generalization ability of the network. To finalize the prediction capability of the model, a linear function was chosen in the last layer to directly match the actual values. Evaluating the model performance metrics, the proposed architecture achieved a prediction accuracy of 91% R2 on the test dataset. The findings indicate that proposed method based on multilayer RNN can successfully capture the relationships between the sequential data of the wind turbine.

A Study in Analysing the Major Factors Influencing in Raising Capital for Solar Photovoltaic Projects in Tamilnadu

Globally, environmental impact goals have been introduced, drawing attention to the need to transition to alternative energy sources that are capable of satisfying demand while simultaneously minimizing the amount of damage done to the environment. Solar energy is a significant renewable energy source that also provides an abundant supply of an environmentally friendly energy source. However, it is essential to analyze the factors that have an impact on the economic viability of the projects to provide assistance and inspiration to investors who are interested in installing solar energy systems to produce electricity. As a result, the purpose of this research is to investigate the primary factors that influence the procedure of acquiring financial support for solar photovoltaic projects. A comprehensive investigation will be carried out to achieve this objective, and primary data will be acquired via the use of questionnaires. The finance decisions that an organisation makes have a significant impact on the organization's capacity to continue its operations in the short and long term, including the returns that it provides to its owners and other relevant stakeholders. To maximise the well-being of its owners, often known as shareholders, the fundamental objectives of business organisations are to maximise their revenue and profits, reduce their expenses, and watch out for the interests of other essential stakeholders. The selection of the appropriate capital or finance structure is a significant financial decision that managers and directors who are entrusted with the achievement of an organization's objectives are required to make with great care to ensure that their goals are supported.

WIND TURBINE FAULT MODELING AND CLASSIFICATION USING CUCKOO-OPTIMIZED MODULAR NEURAL NETWORKS

The wind turbine is rapidly becoming one of the world's most significant renewable energy sources. Wind turbines must be massive to increase amounts of electrical energy. The blades of a wind turbine are commonly made of fiber materials due to their low cost and low weight properties. However, blades are affected by gusts of wind, poor climate factors, uncertain wind loads, lightning storms, and gravity loads, resulting in a surface crack of the blade. As a result, it is important to monitor the state of each wind turbine and its location fault condition. In this research, a cuckoo-optimized modular neural network (COMNN) is proposed for detecting and classifying a crack in the blades of a wind turbine. The method is created using a piezoelectric accelerometer to calculate the blade vibration response when it is energized. Cuckoo optimization is applied to initialize and adjust the weight vector of the Modular Neural Network. The experimental result shows the COMNN accurately detects and classifies faults in an acceptable time. The proposed approaches classify the fault type with an accuracy 98.1 % higher than the existing techniques, such as convolutional neural networks (CNN), recurrent neural networks (RNN), and artificial neural network ANN + support vector machine (SVM) algorithms.

Practical procedures of faults and aging inspection to Photovoltaic system using time domain Reflectometry

Photovoltaic (PV) technology has emerged as a promising and significant renewable energy source in recent decades. However, the assessment of the on-site power generation performance of a PV system is often hindered by inline faults. Additionally, the degradation of the PV module's performance over time indirectly affects the operation of the power conditioner, leading to a decrease in the overall conversion efficiency of the power supply. Therefore, the accurate and efficient inspection of faults and aging status in series-connected PV modules is essential for ensuring reliable operation. This study proposes an improved Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology as a standard inspection method. The TDR technology is initially employed to detect both open and shorted-circuits in series-connected PV panels with the suggested breakpoint simulation. Furthermore, the proposed TDR impedance log method enhanced the evaluation of the PV modules at different aging degrees using various monocrystalline silicon modules for practical verification. The study provides TDR as a comprehensive and effective technique for simultaneously identifying faults and inspecting the aging of PV systems.

Refining the Selection of Historical Period in Analog Ensemble Technique

A precise estimate of solar energy output is essential for its efficient integration into the power grid as solar energy becomes a more significant renewable energy source. Contrarily, the creation of solar energy involves fluctuation and uncertainty. The integration and operation of energy systems are complicated by the uncertainty in solar energy projection. As a post-processing technique to lower systematic and random errors in the operational meteorological forecast model, the analog ensemble algorithm will be introduced in this study. When determining the appropriate historical and predictive data required to use the approach, an optimization is conducted for the historical period in order to further maximize the capabilities of the analog ensemble. To determine statistical consistency and spread skill, the model is evaluated against both the raw forecast model and observations. The outcome lowers the uncertainty in the predicted data by demonstrating that statistical findings improve significantly even with 1-month historical data. Nevertheless, the optimization with a year’s worth of historical data demonstrates a notable decrease in the outcomes, limiting overestimation and lowering uncertainty. Specifically, analog ensemble algorithms calibrate analog forecasts that are equivalent to the latest target forecasts within a set of previous deterministic forecasts. Overall, we conclude that analog ensembles assuming a 1-year historical period offer a comprehensive method to minimizing uncertainty and that they should be carefully assessed given the specific forecasting aims and limits.

Scenarios for transitioning the electricity sector of the Republic of Serbia to sustainable climate neutrality by 2050

By ratifying the Paris Agreement, the Republic of Serbia has committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 13.2% by 2030 compared to the 2010 levels. About 70% of electricity is generated in thermal power plants that use low-quality domestic lignite as fuel. Greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation amounted to 51.5 Mt CO2eq in 2014. The Republic of Serbia has a significant renewable energy source (RES) potential for electricity generation. This research aims to define sustainable scenarios for the years 2030 and 2050 in the transition process of the electricity generation sector in the Republic of Serbia. These scenarios provide an opportunity to gradually reduce CO2 emissions by 2050, with the goal of zero-emission electricity generation in 2050. The scenarios were created using the hourly electricity balance of the Serbian power system in the EnergyPLAN software, with 2010 as the base year for the calculations. The proposed scenarios promote the sustainable use of RES for electricity generation in the Republic of Serbia. The results show a reduction in CO2 emissions of 35% and 59% in 2030 for the scenarios and 66% and 100% in 2050 compared to the reference year 2010.

Wind Speed Characteristics and Energy Potentials in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Renewable energy, specifically wind power, is vital for reducing fossil fuel dependency, greenhouse gas emissions, and improving energy security. With advancements in technology, wind energy has become cost-effective and competitive. Wind energy research in Lafia is essential to developing solutions in harnessing its potential as a significant renewable energy source for Nigeria, which has abundant but untapped wind energy resources. This study investigates the wind energy potential in Lafia, Nasarawa State, using daily averaged wind speed data from MERRA-2 measured at 2, 10, and 50-metre altitudes. The Weibull distribution function was applied to determine Lafia's wind energy potential, and the outcomes revealed that the highest yield for wind harvest occurred during the peak of the dry season in February, while the lowest yield for wind harvest occurred during the beginning of the dry season in October. Moreover, the monthly mean power densities peaked in February, 2001 at 341.87 W/m2 (class 3: 300 < PD ≤ 399), indicating moderate potential, and in January, 2002 at 454.12 W/m2 (class 4: 400 < PD ≤ 499), indicating good potential. However, the peak monthly mean power densities in December, 2003 and February, 2004 were poor and marginal, respectively, according to the Wind Resource Potential (WRP) classification. Furthermore, at 50 metres altitude, the recorded wind speeds were above the recommended minimum (3.00 – 4.00 m/s) for most wind turbines to start producing electricity. The findings indicate significant wind resource potential at high altitudes (50 metres) in Lafia, which suggests great potential for wind energy generation.

Control co-design of power take-off and bypass valve for OWC-based wave energy conversion systems

Wave energy is a significant source of renewable energy harnessed by wave energy converters (WECs). However, due to the relatively high levelised cost of energy (LCoE), wave energy has not attained a commercial stage yet. To minimise the LCoE, since the optimum (uncontrolled) WEC design typically differs from the optimum controlled WEC design, control co-design (CCD) techniques are essential. With CCD, the WEC control-related aspects are taken into account from the start of the WEC design phase and, ideally, the best control-informed WEC design is then achieved. This paper specifically focuses on CCD for an oscillating-water-column (OWC) WEC, equipped with a Wells turbine and a bypass valve. In essence, a parametric CCD approach is devised to find the optimum (control-informed) turbine rotor diameter, and bypass valve diameter, for the considered OWC WEC. In particular, the optimum design parameters minimise a ‘simplified’ LCoE, which is chosen as a suitable performance function. Despite the LCoE is primarily sensitive to the power take-off size, rather than to the bypass valve size, peak-shaving control with a bypass valve potentially increases the capacity factor and, consequently, can minimise the LCoE for small-to-medium sized turbines.

Conceptual Design of a Floating Modular Energy Island for Energy Independency: A Case Study in Crete

This paper aims to investigate the development of a floating artificial sustainable energy island at a conceptual design level that would enhance the energy independence of islands focusing on a case study on the island of Crete. This paper provides a baseline assessment showing the immense potential of wind and solar energy in and around Crete integrating the third significant renewable energy source (RES) of ocean waves into the energy island. The selection of the best location for the floating offshore platforms that compose the energy island is addressed through exploiting the great potential of the above-mentioned RES, taking into consideration criteria with regard to several significant human activities. To this end, the concept of an innovative floating modular energy island (FMEI) that integrates different renewable energy resources is proposed; in addition, a case study that focuses on the energy independency of a big island illustrates the concept referring to the substitution of the local thermal power plants that are currently in operation in Crete with sustainable energy power. Although focused on the renewable energy resources around Crete, the work of this paper provides a basis for a systematic offshore renewable energy assessment as it proposes a new methodology that could be used anywhere around the globe.

Optimizing solar collector efficiency through nanofluid analysis and investigating the impact of particle concentration, and stability

AbstractThe emission of greenhouse gases contributes to global warming, and adopting renewable energy can mitigate the reliance on fossil fuels, which currently account for 84.3% of global energy production. Solar thermal energy represents a significant renewable energy source, with solar collectors contributing 54.1% of the world's solar energy. However, the thermal properties of the liquids used in these collectors are suboptimal, and adding particles to the fluid can enhance absorption and thermal characteristics. Nanofluids refer to solid particles reduced to nanoscale sizes, and this study focuses on producing an Ag nanofluid through mechanical exfoliation and its comparative analysis with a GO nanofluid regarding radiation absorption. The results indicate that the Ag nanofluid outperforms pure water and performs similarly at lower concentrations. Specifically, temperature differences of 4–7°C were observed for a simulated power of 1 unit, while the evaporation efficiency reached up to 40.8% for 200 and 500 ppm concentrations, compared to 28.6% for pure water. Moreover, under a radiation intensity of 60 units, the Ag nanofluid achieved the boiling temperature of the water after 85 s. In contrast, GO required at least 250 s, and pure water did not reach the boiling temperature within the 6‐min study period. Thus, the Ag nanofluid holds promise as an effective nanofluid for direct absorption solar collectors due to its affordability, low toxicity, and comparable benefits to graphene.

Environmental life cycle assessment of conventional and electric vehicles: lessons learned from selected countries

Electric vehicle (EV) is an alternative expected to be tail-pipe emission-free and improve public health. Switching conventional or internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) to EVs becomes a potential strategy for realizing urban sustainability. The study aims to review the environmental impact between ICEV and EV in Lithuania, China, Canada, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, United States, and Australia. Then, the review result is compared to the Indonesia context as lessons learned. A comparative study with a qualitative descriptive method was carried out. The main activities are a literature review. The works of literature were collected, classified, and reviewed to find out significant findings on the environmental impact of ICEV and EV. Assessing the vehicle in all life-cycle (LC) phases is an essential issue. The entire LC of products may significantly impact the environment due to the utilization of raw materials through a process that causes adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, Life-cycle assessment (LCA) is proposed to estimate the environmental effects related to all the LC stages of EVs. Thus, LCA could be a critical tool. Numerous cases in several countries show that EVs were not always more environmentally friendly than ICEVs. The review indicates that EVs and electricity-generating mix scenarios play a significant role in performing LCA due to the performance of an EV is extremely dependent on the energy consumed through its operation phase. Additionally, the results show how significant renewable energy sources (RES) are in the electricity-generating mix that provides different environmental impacts. In the Indonesia context, the environmental impact of EV is predicted to be higher than ICEV due to the electricity generating mix is still lower than 20% in 2023. Optimizing the electricity generating mix scenario by increasing the RES, implementing clean technology power plants, and applying vehicle recycling are excellent strategies to promote sustainable development in the EV industry. However, economic and social aspects shall be considered to get comprehensive results in further research.

Solar farm policy and farmland price – A land zoning perspective

Photovoltaic or solar energy is recognized as a significant source of renewable energy on a global scale. The utilization of ground-mounted solar panels is closely associated with the use of farmland, as solar power generation typically requires vast expanses of farmland. While previous studies have explored the use of price incentives to regulate the adoption of solar panels, little is known about the impact of land zoning policies on farmland prices. The relationship between farmland use policies and farmland prices is well-documented, with policies often capitalizing into the value of the land across various countries. The deployment of ground-mounted solar panels has raised concerns about the potential loss of farmland and the degradation of the farming environment. However, the policy debate has largely overlooked the price capitalization effect of solar panel installations. In an effort to mitigate the adverse effects of solar panels on agriculture, the Taiwanese government implemented revised zoning regulations that impose stricter limitations on small-scale ground-mounted type solar panels installed on farmland. As a result of this policy reform, solar panels are no longer permitted on farmland areas measuring less than 660 square meters. While it is expected that the installation of solar panels will slow down, the resulting price effects on farmland remain poorly understood. This paper measures the impact of the land zoning regulation on farmland prices in Taiwan. By utilizing nationwide data on farmland transactions and employing the difference-in-differences method, we discover that the tightened regulations pertaining to solar panel installation have led to a 21.8% reduction in farmland prices. Furthermore, the negative price effect is found to be least pronounced in high-productivity farmland. We also find that the decline in prices commenced two months after the reform and continued to intensify over time. Additionally, we identify a distributional effect concerning price, whereby farmland with higher prices per hectare experiences the most significant impact. Consequently, our study contributes an empirical analysis that confirms the substantial price capitalization effects of land zoning policies on farmland.

Chemically reactive magnetized tangent hyperbolic bidirectional nanofluid flow subject to interaction of gyrotactic moment of microorganisms and nanoparticles

The exploration of nanofluids have many applications in oils, microelectronics, compact heat exchangers, cooling of an infinite metallic plate, in power transportation, mineral water, plastic and rubber sheet manufacturing nuclear reactor design, electronics, solar energy, making it an identical influential scientific field. The inspiration of activation energy occurring within a chemical reaction has been extensively useful in manufacturing of oil reservation, biodiesel, geothermal accomplishment, oil, base liquid procedure, food manufacturing, oil amalgamate, sewage systems, along with a significant renewable energy source. We have studied the effect of MHD on steady 3D tangent hyperbolic nano fluidic flows through an extended surface containing gyrotactic microorganisms by considering new mass flux conditions in this research article. With the help of Rossland's approximation, we determine solar radiation and the activation energy describing the chemical reaction. By using suitable transformation, the mathematical modeling of the determinate flow can provide the set of non-linear differential equations. With the help of different parameters, we obtain a graphical interpretation of the motile density, local Nusselt number and Sherwood number. As an outcome of the stretching parameter and Prandtl number the temperature of the tangent hyperbolic liquid declines. By increasing the thermophoresis and magnetic parameter the nano fluid concentration initiates to ascend directly. The microorganism profile is found to be increasing for improving values of power law index parameter, while an opposite behavior can be observed for bio-convective Lewis number.

Investigating the Power of LSTM-Based Models in Solar Energy Forecasting

Solar is a significant renewable energy source. Solar energy can provide for the world’s energy needs while minimizing global warming from traditional sources. Forecasting the output of renewable energy has a considerable impact on decisions about the operation and management of power systems. It is crucial to accurately forecast the output of renewable energy sources in order to assure grid dependability and sustainability and to reduce the risk and expense of energy markets and systems. Recent advancements in long short-term memory (LSTM) have attracted researchers to the model, and its promising potential is reflected in the method’s richness and the growing number of papers about it. To facilitate further research and development in this area, this paper investigates LSTM models for forecasting solar energy by using time-series data. The paper is divided into two parts: (1) independent LSTM models and (2) hybrid models that incorporate LSTM as another type of technique. The Root mean square error (RMSE) and other error metrics are used as the representative evaluation metrics for comparing the accuracy of the selected methods. According to empirical studies, the two types of models (independent LSTM and hybrid) have distinct advantages and disadvantages depending on the scenario. For instance, LSTM outperforms the other standalone models, but hybrid models generally outperform standalone models despite their longer data training time requirement. The most notable discovery is the better suitability of LSTM as a predictive model to forecast the amount of solar radiation and photovoltaic power compared with other conventional machine learning methods.