Publicaties
Towards machine-learning driven prognostics and health management of Li-ion batteries. A comprehensive review Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Advances in inorganic, polymer and composite electrolytes: Mechanisms of Lithium-ion transport and pathways to enhanced performance Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The impact of MAMCA as a stakeholder engagement tool during the setup of an energy community Vrije Universiteit Brussel
As they foster active participation in their daily operations, energy communities (ECs) are often regarded as important tools for the empowerment of civil stakeholders in the energy system. To ensure the incorporation of stakeholder needs, participation must also be guaranteed throughout the design phase of the EC. Despite a general consensus on the importance of stakeholder engagement in the setup of sustainability-fostering projects, the ...
Multi-state optimal power dispatch model for power-to-power systems in off-grid hybrid energy systems: A case study in Spain Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The electricity production from Renewable Energy (RE) in isolated locations requires long-term energy storage systems. To that end, Hybrid Energy Storage Systems (HESS), through a combination of hydrogen and batteries, can benefit from the different advantages of both technologies. This paper presents a hybrid Power-to-Power (PtP) Optimal Power Dispatch (OPD) model for isolated systems with no electric grid access. Currently, the electricity ...
Techno-economic assessment on hybrid energy storage systems comprising hydrogen and batteries: A case study in Belgium Vrije Universiteit Brussel
This paper introduces a Techno-Economic Assessment (TEA) on present and future scenarios of different energy storage technologies comprising hydrogen and batteries: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Hydrogen Energy Storage System (H2ESS), and Hybrid Energy Storage System (HESS). These three configurations were assessed for different time horizons: 2019, 2022 and 2030, under both on-grid and off-grid conditions. For 2030, a sensitivity ...
Phasing out steam methane reformers with water electrolysis in producing renewable hydrogen and ammonia: A case study based on the Spanish energy markets Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Deploying renewable hydrogen presents a significant challenge in accessing off-takers who are willing to make long-term investments. To address this challenge, current projects focus on large-scale deployment to replace the demand for non-renewable hydrogen, particularly in ammonia synthesis for fertiliser production plants. The traditional process, involving Steam Methane Reformers (SMR) connected to Haber-Bosch synthesis, could potentially ...
Forecasting flexibility of charging of electric vehicles Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Scheduling electric vehicle charging sessions allows to aggregate flexibility in order to minimize energy costs and reduce congestion in the electricity grid. Existing research shows that user input for energy and parking duration does not serve as a reliable prediction. The study presents an evaluation of the forecast error and computational performance of the different models. Two main methods are investigated: tree-based (gradient boosted ...
Life Cycle Assessment of a novel functionally integrated e-axle compared with powertrains for electric and conventional passenger cars Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Modeling the behavior of an autonomous shuttle for the evaluation of last-mile solutions Vrije Universiteit Brussel
This paper models the behavior of an autonomous shuttle for last-mile application scenarios. To simulate the energy consumption, the real-world dynamical and electrical data of an autonomous pilot shuttle tested in the Brubels Capital Region are measured. Simulation results show 94.5-96.4% accuracy after validation. To simulate the speed profile of future scenarios, the trajectory is divided into eight sections, each with particular ...