Control systems in renewable energy: A review of applications in Canada, USA, and Africa
1 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St Johns, Canada.
2 Nigeria LNG Limited, Bonny Island, Nigeria
3 Mechanical Engineering, The University of Alabama, USA.
4 Department of Physics, Kenyatta university, Nairobi, P.O.Box 43844-00100, Kenya.
5 Independent Researcher, UK.
6 Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, USA.
Review
World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2024, 11(01), 029–036.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjaets.2024.11.1.0011
Publication history:
Received on 03 December 2023; revised on 15 January 2024; accepted on 18 January 2024
Abstract:
This research explores the applications of control systems in renewable energy across Canada, the United States, and Africa. It underscores their pivotal role in optimizing efficiency and reliability by examining supervisory, predictive, and adaptive control strategies. The literature review delves into global and regional renewable energy landscapes, emphasizing unique challenges and opportunities. Technological innovations, including advanced monitoring, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, are investigated, highlighting their transformative impact. The paper anticipates prospects such as quantum computing, decentralized systems, and heightened cybersecurity measures. The findings contribute to understanding the nuanced interplay between control systems and renewable energy, offering insights for policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders as they navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable energy solutions.
Keywords:
Renewable Energy; Control Systems; Technological Innovations; Regional Variances
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