Jianli Zhao

Dec 5, 2024 | mdpi.com | Ziteng Liu |Jianli Zhao |Weijian Tao |Qian Ai

1. IntroductionAt the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, China pledged to peak its carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2060 [1]. Within this context, building an efficient, clean, and sustainable energy system has become imperative. As a critical component of the energy internet, virtual power plants integrate distributed energy resources, exhibiting high flexibility and market responsiveness and playing a vital role in decarbonizing the power sector [2].

Jul 19, 2024 | mdpi.com | Lei Deng |Jianli Zhao |Xiujun Cao

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Jul 11, 2024 | mdpi.com | Jianli Zhao |Yixin Chen |Bin Cao |Wenping Dou

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Mar 14, 2024 | sciencedirect.com | A. Imhof |A.W.D. Hills |Jianli Zhao |Zhiguo Bian

Concentrated solar power (CSP) technology has a substantial potential to contribute to sustainable electricity generation in the upcoming decades, provided efficient energy storage systems are developed to address the oscillating nature of solar flux. Currently, commercial CSP plants convert heat from solar radiation to electric power at efficiencies of less than 20 % using molten salts that act as a heat transfer fluid and as a medium of short term energy storage [1].

Mar 8, 2024 | mdpi.com | Jianli Zhao |Yilin Wang |Xiaowei Wang |Yisheng Zhang

1. IntroductionPower fittings refer to the metal accessories used in the mechanical connection, fixing, and protection of overhead transmission and transformation lines. There are many types of power fittings, mainly including connection fittings, tension wire clamps, overhanging wire clamps, and protection fittings [1]. Power fittings are crucial for power transmission and transformation projects, as their reliability and stability directly impact the safety of the power grid system.