An Insight into the Integration of Distributed Energy Resources and Energy Storage Systems with Smart Distribution Networks Using Demand-Side Management

Demand-side management (DSM) is a significant component of the smart grid.DSM without sufficient generation capabilities cannot be realized; taking that concern into account, the integration of distributed energy resources (solar, wind, waste-to-energy, EV, or storage systems) has brought effective transformation and challenges to the smart grid.In

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Vulnerability assessment for reducing risk of environmental hazards based on ecosystem services: Case of Alborz Province

Introduction: The comprehensive identification of hazard risks in order to protect against them is one of the main steps in environmental management.Given the importance of environmental impact assessment in sustainable development, the development of a comprehensive system consisting of effective indicators is vital for the creation or exacerbatio

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