Predictive optimization using long short-term memory for solar PV and EV integration in relatively cold climate energy systems with a regional case study.

Journal: Scientific reports
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Abstract

The global shift toward sustainable energy and electric mobility addresses environmental concerns related to fossil fuels. While these alternatives are increasingly utilized in residential and commercial sectors, integrating renewable energy in building systems presents significant challenges. This is particularly evident in cold regions where unpredictable resource availability complicates energy reliability. The study emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to address these complexities and ensure consistent energy performance in dynamic conditions. This research explores the energy dynamics within a residential community located in a relatively cold climate region (Tabriz). The study begins by estimating the energy requirements of individual buildings, including the additional demand generated by electric vehicles. It then evaluates the potential for solar energy generation from photovoltaic systems. Finally, a machine learning-based approach (i.e., LSTM, Long Short-Term Memory) is employed to optimize the management of energy supply and demand across the community. This study demonstrates that heating demands in a cold climate are substantially higher than cooling needs, with solar energy providing sufficient (~ 32.1%) coverage during warmer months but requiring grid support in colder seasons. The prediction of EV charging patterns using LSTM models achieved over 93% accuracy, enabling improved energy demand forecasting and load management. These findings highlight the potential for optimizing renewable energy use, reducing grid dependency, and enhancing energy efficiency through effective production-demand management.

Authors

  • Tao Hai
    Artificial Intelligence Research Center (AIRC), College of Engineering and Information Technology, Ajman University, P.O.Box:346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
  • Ali B M Ali
    Air Conditioning Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, Iraq.
  • Diwakar Agarwal
    Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology, GLA University, Mathura, (U.P.), India.
  • Ankit Punia
    Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, 140417, India.
  • Megha Jagga
    Chitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh, 174103, India.
  • Ali E Anqi
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia.
  • M Ahmedi
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran.
  • Husam Rajab
    College of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Najran University, King Abdulaziz Road, P.O Box 1988, Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Narinderjit Singh Sawaran Singh
    Faculty of Data Science and Information Technology, INTI International University, Nilai, 71800, Malaysia.
  • Mohammad Taghavi
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran. mohammad.taghavi.energy@gmail.com.

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