
Computer Vision and Machine Intelligence for Renewable Energy Systems
- 1st Edition - September 20, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Ashutosh Kumar Dubey, Abhishek Kumar, Umesh Chandra Pati, Fausto Pedro Garcia Marquez, Vicente García-Díaz, Arun Lal Srivastav
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 8 9 4 7 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 8 9 4 8 - 4
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Request a sales quoteThis book equips readers with a variety of essential tools and applications: Part I outlines the fundamentals of computer vision and its unique benefits in renewable energy system models compared to traditional machine intelligence: minimal computing power needs, speed, and accuracy even with partial data. Part II breaks down specific techniques, including those for predictive modeling, performance prediction, market models, and mitigation measures. Part III offers case studies and applications to a wide range of renewable energy sources, and finally the future possibilities of the technology are considered.
The very first book in Elsevier’s cutting-edge new series Advances in Intelligent Energy Systems, Computer Vision and Machine Intelligence for Renewable Energy Systems provides engineers and renewable energy researchers with a holistic, clear introduction to this promising strategy for control and reliability in renewable energy grids.
- Provides a sorely needed primer on the opportunities of computer vision techniques for renewable energy systems
- Builds knowledge and tools in a systematic manner, from fundamentals to advanced applications
- Includes dedicated chapters with case studies and applications for each sustainable energy source
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- About the series
- About the series editors
- List of contributors
- Part I: Fundamentals of computer vision and machine learning for renewable energy systems
- Chapter 1. An overview of renewable energy sources: technologies, applications and role of artificial intelligence
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Types of renewable energy sources
- 1.3 Role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in renewable energy system
- 1.4 Application of renewable energy sources
- 1.5 Advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy resources
- 1.6 Discussion
- 1.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2. Artificial intelligence for renewable energy strategies and techniques
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Artificial intelligence in resource evaluation and forecasting
- 2.3 Advanced artificial intelligence techniques for renewable energy optimization
- 2.4 Integrated framework: artificial intelligence integration in renewable energy strategies
- 2.5 Artificial intelligence–based predictive models for grid management
- 2.6 Practical applications and challenges of implementing artificial intelligence in renewable energy
- 2.7 Conclusion: illuminating the future of energy with artificial intelligence
- References
- Chapter 3. Computer vision-based regression techniques for renewable energy: predicting energy output and performance
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Literature review
- 3.3 Methods
- 3.4 Results
- 3.5 Discussion
- 3.6 Conclusion and future work
- References
- Chapter 4. Utilization of computer vision and machine learning for solar power prediction
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Solar power prediction overview
- 4.3 Computer vision in solar power prediction
- 4.4 Machine learning models for solar power prediction
- 4.5 Integration of computer vision and machine learning
- 4.6 Real-world applications and case studies
- 4.7 Discussion
- 4.8 Conclusions and future work
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 5. Exploring data-driven multivariate statistical models for the prediction of solar energy
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Related prior work
- 5.3 Solar energy forecasting framework
- 5.4 Results and analysis
- 5.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6. Solar energy generation and power prediction through computer vision and machine intelligence
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Computer vision and machine intelligence for solar power prediction
- 6.3 Fundamentals and need of solar power prediction
- 6.4 Data-centric methodologies for solar energy production
- 6.5 Transfer learning perspective in solar energy production
- 6.6 Case study for implementing multistep forecasting for PV ramp-rate control
- 6.7 Future perspectives
- 6.8 Conclusions
- Abbreviations
- References
- Part II: Computer vision techniques for renewable energy systems
- Chapter 7. A machine intelligence model based on random forest for data related renewable energy from wind farms in Brazil
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Literature Review
- 7.3 Methods
- 7.4 Results
- 7.5 Discussion
- 7.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 8. Bioenergy prediction using computer vision and machine intelligence: modeling and optimization of bioenergy production
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction to bioenergy
- 8.2 Literature review
- 8.3 Overview of computer vision in the energy sector
- 8.4 Advanced deep learning techniques for bioenergy prediction
- 8.5 Emerging technologies in bioenergy production
- 8.6 Case studies and experimental results: real-world applications of bioenergy prediction
- 8.7 Discussion
- 8.8 Future research directions
- 8.9 Limitations of the study
- 8.10 Future suggestions
- 8.11 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9. Artificial intelligence and machine intelligence: modeling and optimization of bioenergy production
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Biomass resource prediction
- 9.3 Biomass conversion processes
- 9.4 Biofuel property prediction
- 9.5 Bioenergy end-use systems
- 9.6 Generating data for design and optimization
- 9.7 Technical and interdisciplinary considerations
- 9.8 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10. Advancing bioenergy: leveraging artificial intelligence for efficient production and optimization
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Overview of artificial intelligence and its use in bioenergy prediction
- 10.3 AI tools to forecast the properties of biomass feedstock
- 10.4 Prediction and optimization of biochemical conversion technologies using artificial intelligence
- 10.5 Prediction and optimization of thermochemical conversion technologies using artificial intelligence
- 10.6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 11. Image acquisition and processing techniques for crucial component of renewable energy technologies: mapping of rare earth element-bearing peralkaline granites
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Literature review
- 11.3 Materials and methods
- 11.4 Results and discussion
- 11.5 Conclusion
- Data availability
- References
- Chapter 12. Energy storage using computer vision: control and optimization of energy storage
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Background
- 12.3 Fundamentals of energy storage systems
- 12.4 Integration of computer vision in energy storage
- 12.5 Challenges and Considerations
- 12.6 Current energy storage status
- 12.7 Discussion on government initiatives
- 12.8 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 13. Classification techniques for renewable energy: identifying renewable energy sources and features
- Abstract
- 13.1 Historical background of energy
- 13.2 Introduction
- 13.3 Classification of energy
- 13.4 Sources of energy
- 13.5 Technology-based classification criteria
- 13.6 Storage technology of renewable energy
- 13.7 Parameters for different renewable energy sources
- 13.8 Role of renewable energy in sustainable development
- 13.9 Importance of renewable energy
- 13.10 Challenges of renewable energy techniques
- 13.11 Identifying techniques for renewable energy sources and features
- 13.12 The environmental impacts of renewable energy sources
- 13.13 Reducing overall energy demand and complementing renewable energy adoption
- 13.14 Interconnection of renewable energy with other sectors
- 13.15 Emerging technologies in renewable energy and potential challenges
- 13.16 A global overview, including regional analysis of renewable energy
- 13.17 Comparative results using graphs and tables to demonstrate the utilization of computer vision and machine learning for the classification
- 13.18 Conclusions
- 13.19 Discussion
- 13.20 Future directions
- References
- Chapter 14. Machine learning in renewable energy: classification techniques for identifying sources and features
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Literature review
- 14.3 Procedures for classification
- 14.4 Identification and characterization of features
- 14.5 Case studies and applications
- 14.6 Challenges and prospects for the future
- 14.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 15. Advancing the frontier: hybrid renewable energy technologies for sustainable power generation
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Conventional methods used for the development of RE resources
- 15.3 Renewable energy technologies
- 15.4 Challenges
- 15.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 16. Transfer learning for renewable energy: fine-tuning and domain adaptation
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Renewable energy sources
- 16.3 Artificial intelligence
- 16.4 Deep learning in renewable energy through sample articles
- 16.5 Materials and methods
- 16.6 Discussion and conclusions
- References
- Part III: Renewable energy sources and computer vision opportunities
- Chapter 17. Exploring the artificial intelligence in renewable energy: a bibliometric study using R Studio and VOSviewer
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Literature review
- 17.3 Methodology
- 17.4 Findings
- 17.5 Discussion
- 17.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 18. Future directions of computer vision and AI for renewable energy: trends and challenges in renewable energy research and applications
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Computer vision and AI in renewable energy
- 18.3 Recent advances in computer vision for renewable energy
- 18.4 Artificial intelligence applications in renewable energy
- 18.5 Future trends in computer vision and AI for renewable energy
- 18.6 Challenges and limitations
- 18.7 Conclusion and future directions
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 20, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 388
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443289477
- eBook ISBN: 9780443289484
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Ashutosh Kumar Dubey
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Abhishek Kumar
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Umesh Chandra Pati
Umesh Chandra Pati is a Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, India. He has authored/edited two books and published over 100 articles in peer-reviewed international journals and conference proceedings. He has also guest-edited special issues of Cognitive Neurodynamics and International Journal of Signal and Imaging System Engineering. Dr. Pati has filed 2 Indian patents. Besides other sponsored projects, he is currently associated with a high value IMPRINT project “Intelligent Surveillance Data Retriever (ISDR) for Smart City Applications”, an initiative of the Ministries of Education, and Housing and Urban Affairs in the Government of India. His current areas of research include Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Automation, and Instrumentation Systems.
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Fausto Pedro Garcia Marquez
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Vicente García-Díaz
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