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The University of Genoa smart polygeneration microgrid test-bed facility: The overall system, the technologies and the research challenges

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  • Bracco, Stefano
  • Delfino, Federico
  • Pampararo, Fabio
  • Robba, Michela
  • Rossi, Mansueto

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Nowadays, as set by the EU 20-20-20 targets, the reduction of primary energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector can be attained by increasing the use of renewable sources and improving energy efficiency. Many national and international research programs are aiming at developing innovative technologies and new energy management strategies in order to reach the targets set out in the 20-20-20 directive.

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  • Bracco, Stefano & Delfino, Federico & Pampararo, Fabio & Robba, Michela & Rossi, Mansueto, 2013. "The University of Genoa smart polygeneration microgrid test-bed facility: The overall system, the technologies and the research challenges," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 18(C), pages 442-459.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:18:y:2013:i:c:p:442-459
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2012.10.009
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