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• 2021

  Age of Information-Aware Resource Management in UAV-Assisted Mobile-Edge Computing Systems

  Chen, X., Wu, C., Chen, T., Liu, Z., Bennis, M. & Ji, Y., 25 Jan 2021, 2020 IEEE Global Communications Conference, GLOBECOM 2020: Proceedings. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 9322632. (Globecom).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  • information resources management
  • pilotless aircraft
  • Resource Management
  • Edge computing
  • learning

• A model to estimate the effect of variables causing erosion in wind turbine blades

  Prieto, R. & Karlsson, T., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Wind Energy. p. 1-14

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Erosion
  • Turbomachine blades
  • Wind turbines
  • Particle size
  • Meteorology

• An Automatic Aggregator of Power Flexibility in Smart Buildings Using Software Based Orchestration

  Sharma, D., Rehu, J., Känsälä, K. & Ailisto, H., 28 Jan 2021, In: Sensors. 21, 3, p. 1-18 18 p., 867.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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  • Intelligent buildings
  • flexibility
  • Software
  • computer programs
  • management systems
  1 Citation (Scopus)

  52 Downloads (Pure)

• A novel communication‐free charge controller for electric vehicles using machine learning

  Shafiq, S., Khan, B., Raussi, P. & Al-Awami, A., 23 Mar 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: IET Smart Grid. p. 1-12 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Electric vehicles
  • Machine learning
  • Controllers
  • Electric potential
  • Electric lines

• Architecture for Enabling Edge Inference via Model Transfer from Cloud Domain in a Kubernetes Environment

  Pääkkönen, P., Pakkala, D., Kiljander, J. & Sarala, R., Jan 2021, In: Future Internet. 13, 1, p. 1-24 24 p., 5.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Machine learning
  • Energy utilization
  • Edge computing
  • Energy efficiency
  • Heating
  1 Citation (Scopus)

  15 Downloads (Pure)

• Asset life cycle management for Smart Grids: Challenges and implications

  Kortelainen, H. & Hanski, J., 17 Mar 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Strategic Engineering Asset Management.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • life-cycle management
  • smart grid
  • alternative energy
  • electric vehicle
  • information and communication technology

• Data Platform for Smart Otaniemi Ecosystem: Requirements, Specifications, and Usage

  Vesanen, T., Piira, K., Lavikka, R., Piippo, J., Biström, H. & Kannari, L., 14 Jan 2021, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 36 p. (VTT Research Report; No. VTT-R-00041-21).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

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  • Ecosystems
  • Specifications
  • Cost effectiveness
  • Security of data
  • Metadata
  63 Downloads (Pure)

• Delay-aware and Energy-Efficient Computation Offloading in Mobile Edge Computing Using Deep Reinforcement Learning

  Ale, L., Zhang, N., Fang, X., Chen, X., Wu, S. & Li, L., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking. p. 1-12

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Edge computing
  • Reinforcement learning
  • Internet of things
  • Servers
  • Smart city

• Discovery and Functional Analysis of a Salicylic Acid Hydroxylase from Aspergillus niger

  Lubbers, R. J. M., Dilokpimol, A., Visser, J., Hildén, K. S., Mäkelä, M. R. & de Vries, R. P., 26 Feb 2021, In: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 87, p. e02701-20 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • salicylic acid
  • Aspergillus niger
  • Salicylic Acid
  • Mixed Function Oxygenases
  • muconic acid

• Drivers and barriers in retrofitting pulp and paper industry with bioenergy for more efficient production of liquid, solid and gaseous biofuels: A review

  Mäki, E., Saastamoinen, H., Melin, K., Matschegg, D. & Pihkola, H., May 2021, In: Biomass and Bioenergy. 148, 106036.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • pulp and paper industry
  • Paper and pulp industry
  • retrofitting
  • Retrofitting
  • Biofuels

• Efficient strategy to alleviate the inhibitory effect of lignin-derived compounds for enhanced butanol production

  Survase, S. A., Nimbalkar, P., Jurgens, G., Granström, T., Chavan, P. & Bankar, S. B., 25 Jan 2021, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 9, 3, p. 1172-1179 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • lignosulfuric acid
  • Lignin
  • Butanols
  • Butenes
  • acetone

• Energetic and economic evaluation of zero-waste fish co-stream processing

  Venslauskas, K., Navickas, K., Nappa, M., Kangas, P., Mozūraitytė, R., Šližytė, R. & Župerka, V., 28 Feb 2021, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18, 5, p. 1-16 16 p., 2358.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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  • Fertilizers
  • Fish
  • Oils
  • Salmon
  • Fishes
  1 Downloads (Pure)

• Engineering of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for anthranilate and methyl anthranilate production

  Kuivanen, J., Kannisto, M., Mojzita, D., Rischer, H., Toivari, M. & Jäntti, J., 3 Feb 2021, In: Microbial Cell Factories. 20, 1, 34.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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  • methyl anthranilate
  • anthranilic acid
  • Yeast
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae
  • Microorganisms
  1 Downloads (Pure)

• Evaluation of chemical additives in hydrothermal pre-treatment of wood for the integrated production of monosugars and hydrolysis lignins for PLA-based biocomposites

  Borrega, M., Pihlajaniemi, V., Liitiä, T., Wikström, L. & Tamminen, T., 19 Feb 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Lignin
  • Hydrolysis
  • Saccharification
  • Naphthol
  • Wood

• Forecasting office indoor CO₂ concentration using machine learning with a one-year dataset

  Kallio, J., Tervonen, J., Räsänen, P., Mäkynen, R., Koivusaari, J. & Peltola, J., Jan 2021, In: Building and Environment. 187, 107409.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • machine learning
  • office
  • forecasting
  • Machine learning
  • sensor

• Harnessing Value From Circular Economy

  Kiviranta, K., Thomasson, T., Hirvonen, J. & Tähtinen, M., 4 Feb 2021, Proceedings of the 14th International Renewable Energy Storage Conference 2020 (IRES 2020). Droege, P., Stadler, I. & Trimborn, C. (eds.). Atlantis Press, p. 66-72 (Atlantis Highlights in Engineering, Vol. 6).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • circular economy
  • alternative energy
  • material flow
  • linear programing
  • energy supply

• Health monitoring of stress‐laminated timber bridges assisted by a hygro‐thermal model for wood material

  Fortino, S., Hradil, P., Koski, K., Korkealaakso, A., Fülöp, L., Burkart, H. & Tirkkonen, T., Jan 2021, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 11, 1, p. 1-21 21 p., 98.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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  • Timber
  • health
  • Wood
  • Health
  • climate
  1 Citation (Scopus)

  1 Downloads (Pure)

• Historical Review on VTT Fast Pyrolysis Bio-oil Production and Upgrading

  Oasmaa, A., Lehto, J., Solantausta, Y. & Kallio, S., 2021, In: Energy and Fuels. 35, p. 5683−5695 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Bio-Oil
  • Oils
  • Pyrolysis
  • Plastics
  • Oil shale

• HVAC's Role in the Decarbonisation of the Existing BuildingStock-Case Finland

  Vainio, T., Nippala, E. & Kauppinen, T., 29 Mar 2021, In: E3S Web of Conferences. 246, 6 p., 13005.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a proceedings journal › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Decarbonization
  • HVAC
  • directive
  • energy efficiency
  • automation

• Intelligent consumer flexibility management with neural network based planning and control

  Kiljander, J., Sarala, R., Rehu, J., Pakkala, D., Pääkkönen, P., Takalo-Mattila, J. & Känsälä, K., 22 Feb 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: IEEE Access. 9, p. 40755-40767 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Energy management
  • Planning
  • Neural networks
  • Pumps
  • Model predictive control

• Molecular mechanisms of electron transfer employed by native proteins and biological-inorganic hybrid systems

  Lienemann, M., Jan 2021, In: Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal. 19, p. 206-213 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Electrons
  • Hybrid systems
  • Proteins
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • ferric oxyhydroxide
  2 Downloads (Pure)

• Neo-Carbon Food concept: A pilot-scale hybrid biological–inorganic system with direct air capture of carbon dioxide

  Ruuskanen, V., Givirovskiy, G., Elfving, J., Kokkonen, P., Karvinen, A., Järvinen, L., Sillman, J., Vainikka, M. & Ahola, J., 1 Jan 2021, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 278, 123423.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Hybrid Systems
  • Hydrogen
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Carbon
  • Hybrid systems

• Optimal capacities of distributed renewable heat supply in a residential area connected to district heating

  Pursiheimo, E. & Rämä, M., 2021, In: Journal of Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems. 9, 1, p. 1-19 19 p., 1080328 .

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

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  • heat supply
  • district heating
  • District heating
  • residential area
  • heat pump
  12 Downloads (Pure)

• Positioning Positive Energy Districts in European Cities

  Lindholm, O., Rehman, H. & Reda, F., 4 Jan 2021, In: Buildings. 11, 1, p. 1-31 31 p., 19.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Energy storage
  • Planning
  • European Union
  • Energy utilization
  • Costs
  2 Citations (Scopus)

  8 Downloads (Pure)

• Promoting energy services in offices: How do office workers see their role?

  Paiho, S., Saastamoinen, H. & Karjalainen, S., Jan 2021, In: Journal of Building Engineering. 33, 101602.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Energy efficiency
  • Communication
  • Managers
  • Energy conservation
  • Decision making

• Reducing agents assisted fed-batch fermentation to enhance ABE yields

  Chandgude, V., Välisalmi, T., Linnekoski, J., Granström, T., Pratto, B., Eerikäinen, T., Jurgens, G. & Bankar, S., 1 Jan 2021, In: Energy Conversion and Management. 227, 113627.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Reducing agents
  • Acetone
  • Butenes
  • Fermentation
  • Ethanol

• Renewable Energy in Finland: From a Production-Centric to a Consumption-Centric System

  Kilpeläinen, S., Aalto, P. & Kiviluoma, J., 13 Feb 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) International Political Economy Series. Palgrave Macmillan, p. 349-376 28 p. (International Political Economy Series).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter or book article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Stakeholders
  • renewable energy
  • Finland
  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy Systems

• Research and Education Towards Smart and Sustainable World

  Riekki, J. & Mämmelä, A., 30 Mar 2021, In: IEEE Access. 9, p. 53156-53177 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Education
  • Feedback
  • Planets
  • Intelligent control
  • Curricula
  1 Downloads (Pure)

• Research project EMPIR 19ENG02 future energy

  Elg, A. P., Garnacho, F., Agazar, M., Meisner, J., Merev, A., Houtzager, E., Hällström, J., Lahti, K., Escurra, C. M., Platero, C. A., Micand, T., Steiner, T. & Voss, A., 2021, VDE High Voltage Technology 2020: ETG-Symposium. VDE Verlag, p. 252-257

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  • Electric potential
  • Calibration
  • Electric instrument transformers
  • HVAC
  • Partial discharges

• Simulation-based life cycle assessment of ferrochrome smelting technologies to determine environmental impacts

  Hamuyuni, J., Johto, H., Bunjaku, A., Vatanen, S., Pajula, T., Mäkelä, P. & Lindgren, M., 1 May 2021, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 295, 126503.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • GHG Emissions
  • Environmental Impact
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Electric arcs
  • Acidification

• Small- to medium-scale deep syngas purification: Biomass-to-liquids multi-contaminant removal demonstration

  Frilund, C., Tuomi, S., Kurkela, E. & Simell, P., May 2021, In: Biomass and Bioenergy. 148, 10 p., 106031.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • synthesis gas
  • Purification
  • Impurities
  • purification
  • Biomass

• Thermoplastic Cellulose-Based Compound for Additive Manufacturing

  Immonen, K., Willberg-keyriläinen, P., Ropponen, J., Nurmela, A., Metsä-kortelainen, S., Kaukoniemi, O. & Kangas, H., 18 Mar 2021, In: Molecules. 26, 6, 1701.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Cellulose
  • cellulose
  • 3D printers
  • cellulose acetate propionate
  • Thermoplastics
  3 Downloads (Pure)

• Towards robust renewable energy investment decisions at the territorial level

  Koponen, K. & Le Net, E., 1 Apr 2021, In: Applied Energy. 287, 116552.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • alternative energy
  • decision
  • Heating
  • heating
  • Decision making

• What can be measured can be managed? A transdisciplinary study in sustainability assessment and management

  Pihkola, H., 19 Jan 2021, Turku: University of Turku. 90 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Dissertation › Collection of Articles

  Open Access

  • sustainability
  • life cycle
  • measuring
  • stakeholder
  • assessment method
• 2020

  Achievements, experiences, and lessons learned from the European research infrastructure ERIGrid related to the validation of power and energy systems

  Strasser, T. I., de Jong, E. C. W., Sosnina, M., Rodriguez-Seco, J. E., Kotsampopoulos, P., Babazadeh, D., Mäki, K., Bhandia, R., Brandl, R., Sandroni, C., Heussen, K. & Coffele, F., Dec 2020, In: Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik. 137, 8, p. 502-508 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a proceedings journal › Scientific › peer-review

  • Power and Energy
  • Electric loads

• A Circular Economy of Plastics: A vision of redesigning plastics value chains

  Tenhunen, A. (ed.) & Pöhler, H. (ed.), 2020, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 40 p. (VTT Discussion paper).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

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  • circular economy
  • renewable raw material
  • recycling
  • plastic
  • product development
  143 Downloads (Pure)

• Addressing technical challenges in 100% variable inverter-based renewable energy power systems

  Hodge, B. M. S., Jain, H., Brancucci, C., Seo, G. S., Korpås, M., Kiviluoma, J., Holttinen, H., Smith, J. C., Orths, A., Estanqueiro, A., Söder, L., Flynn, D., Vrana, T. K., Kenyon, R. W. & Kroposki, B., 1 Sep 2020, In: Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment. 9, 5, e376.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review

  • alternative energy
  • infrastructure
  • renewable energy source
  • Electric power systems
  • Wind power
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• A fuzzy irrigation control system

  Souza, G., Aquino, P. T., Filev Maia, R., Kamienski, C. & Soininen, J. P., 8 Feb 2020, 2020 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, GHTC 2020. IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 9342960. (IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  • irrigation
  • Irrigation
  • control system
  • Soil
  • irrigation management

• A life cycle environmental sustainability analysis of microbial protein production via power-to-food approaches

  Sillman, J., Uusitalo, V., Ruuskanen, V., Ojala, L., Kahiluoto, H., Soukka, R. & Ahola, J., Nov 2020, In: International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. 25, 11, p. 2190-2203 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • environmental sustainability
  • life cycle
  • protein
  • food
  • environmental impact
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• A MILP Optimization Method for Building Seasonal Energy Storage: A Case Study for a Reversible Solid Oxide Cell and Hydrogen Storage System

  Lindholm, O., Weiss, R., Hasan, A., Pettersson, F. & Shemeikka, J., 9 Jul 2020, In: Buildings. 10, 7, 27 p., 123.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Hydrogen storage
  • Linear programming
  • Energy storage
  • Oxides
  • Hydrogen
  1 Citation (Scopus)

  24 Downloads (Pure)

• Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of organic fruits subjected to PEF-assisted osmotic dehydration

  Tylewicz, U., Oliveira, G., Alminger, M., Nohynek, L., Dalla Rosa, M. & Romani, S., Jun 2020, In: Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 62, 102341.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Antioxidants
  • Dehydration
  • Fruits
  • antimicrobial properties
  • Fruit
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Assessing and comparing short term load forecasting performance

  Koponen, P., Ikäheimo, J., Koskela, J., Brester, C. & Niska, H., 20 Apr 2020, In: Energies. 13, 8, 17 p., 2054.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Costs
  • Forecasting
  • Performance
  • Load Forecasting
  • Electricity Market
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• A unique pathway to platform chemicals: aldaric acids as stable intermediates for the synthesis of furandicarboxylic acid esters

  Strien, N. V., Rautiainen, S., Asikainen, M., Thomas, D. A., Linnekoski, J., Niemelä, K. & Harlin, A., 7 Dec 2020, In: Green Chemistry. 22, 23, p. 8271-8277 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Esters
  • ester
  • Acids
  • acid
  • chemical

• A versatile capacitive sensing platform for the assessment of the composition in gas mixtures

  Sweelssen, J., Blokland, H., Rajamäki, T., Sarjonen, R. & Boersma, A., 21 Jan 2020, In: Micromachines. 11, 2, 116.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Gas mixtures
  • Chemical analysis
  • Gases
  • Natural gas
  • Gas engines
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Big problem, little answer: Overcoming bed agglomeration and reactor slagging during the gasification of barley straw under continuous operation

  Alabdrabalameer, H. A., Taylor, M. J., Kauppinen, J., Soini, T., Pikkarainen, T. & Skoulou, V., 2020, In: Sustainable Energy and Fuels. 4, 7, p. 3764-3772

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Straw
  • Gasification
  • Agglomeration
  • Leaching
  • Ashes
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Capacitive and Infrared Gas Sensors for the Assessment of the Methane Number of LNG Fuels

  Sweelssen, J., Blokland, H., Rajamäki, T. & Boersma, A., 12 Jun 2020, In: Sensors. 20, 12, 18 p., 3345.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Natural Gas
  • Methane
  • natural gas
  • Gas fuels
  • Chemical sensors
  3 Citations (Scopus)

  10 Downloads (Pure)

• Carbohydrates in Deep Eutectic Solvents

  Häkkinen, R., 28 Feb 2020, University of Helsinki.

  Research output: Thesis › Dissertation › Collection of Articles

  Open Access

  • Eutectics
  • Carbohydrates
  • Ionic Liquids
  • Cellulose
  • Hydrogen bonds

• Carbon footprint and land use of oat and faba bean protein concentrates using a life cycle assessment approach

  Heusala, H., Sinkko, T., Sözer, N., Hytönen, E., Mogensen, L. & Knudsen, M. T., 1 Jan 2020, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 242, 118376.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Bean
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Carbon Footprint
  • Carbon footprint
  • Land use
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Centralised and Distributed Optimization for Aggregated Flexibility Services Provision

  Olivella-Rosell, P., Rullan, F., Lloret-Gallego, P., Prieto-Araujo, E., Ferrer-San-José, R., Barja-Martinez, S., Bjarghov, S., Lakshmanan, V., Hentunen, A., Forsström, J., Øttesen, S. O., Villafafila-Robles, R. & Sumper, A., Jul 2020, In: IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid. 11, 4, p. 3257-3269 13 p., 8978550.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Costs
  • Mathematical operators
  • Scalability
  • Degradation
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Charging Management Strategy using ECO-charging for Electric Bus Fleets in Cities

  Hasan, M. M., Ranta, M., Baghdadi, M. E. & Hegazy, O., 2020, 2020 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC). IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 8 p. 9330970

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  • Costs
  • Electricity
  • Electric batteries
  • Heat generation
  • Energy utilization