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2012 IEEE International Energy Conference and Exhibition

(ENERGYCON 2012)

Florence,

9-12 September 2012

Volume 1 Pages 1-622

IEEE Catalog Number: CFP1233M-PRT ISBN: 978-1-4673-1453-4

1/2 Program

2012 IEEE International Energy Conference and Exhibition (ENERGYCON)

ENERGYCON2012 - AEC: 2nd IEEE ENERGYCON Conference & Exhibition, 2012 / Advances in Energy Conversion Symp

PV converters and control

Considerations on Grounding Possibilities of Transformerless Grid-connected Photovoltaic Inverters Mehmet Kazanbas (University of Kassel, Germany), Lucas Menezes (University of Kassel, Germany), Peter Zacharias (Universität Kassel, Germany) 1

Single-Phase Three-Level Transformer-less Inverter for Residential Distributed Generation Giovanni Lo Calzo (University Roma Tre, Italy), Marco Lega (University Roma Tre, Italy), Alessandro Lidozzi (University Roma Tre, Italy), Luca Solero (University Roma Tre, Italy), Fabio Crescimbini (University RomaTre, Italy) 7

A novel multipoint direct-estimation method for the maximum power point tracking of photovoltaic modules under partially shaded irradiation conditions Jen-Cheng Wang (National Taiwan University, Taiwan), Yu-Li Su (National Taiwan University, Taiwan), Kun-Chang Kuo (National Taiwan University, Taiwan), Jyh-Cherng Shieh (National Taiwan University, Taiwan), Joe-Air Jiang (National Taiwan University, Taiwan) 13

Intelligent Energy management in a Photovoltaic Installation using Neuro- fuzzy Technique Hamza Afghoul (University of Msila, Algeria), Fateh Krim (University of setif, Algeria) 20

Performance Evaluation of a Proposed Gate Drive Circuit for Normally-ON SiC JFETs used in PV Inverter Applications Spyridon V. Giannoutsos (National Technical University of Athens, Greece), Pavlos Pachos (National Technical University of Athens ( NTUA), Greece), Stefanos N. Manias (National Technical University of Athens, Greece) 26

Energy harvesting and storage

Energy conversion systems: the case study of compressed air, an introduction to a new simulation toolbox Norma Anglani (, Italy), Michele Bossi (University of Pavia, Italy), Giusi Quartarone (University of Pavia, Italy) 3232 An Innovative Device for Energy Harvesting in Smart Cities...... 39 Andrea Pirisi (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Francesco Grimaccia (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Marco Mussetta (Politecnico di Milano, Italy)

Characterization of Photovoltaic Panels: the effects of dust Marcantonio Catelani (, Italy), Lorenzo Ciani (University of Florence, Italy), Loredana Cristaldi (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Marco Faifer (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Massimo Lazzaroni (Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy), Marco Rossi (Politecnico di Milano, Italy) 45

Degradation aware energy storage using hybrid capacitors Frederik Hoffmann (Münster University of Applied Sciences, Germany), Andre Loechte (Münster University of Applied Sciences, Germany), Gregor Rebel (Münster University of Applied Sciences, Germany), Christine Krimphove (Münster University of Applied Sciences, Germany), Peter Gloesekoetter (Münster University of Applied Sciences, Germany) 51

Multilevel converters: control and optimization

Virtual Flux Based Finite Set Predictive Power Control of a Neutral Point Clamped Rectifier Felix Rojas (Technical University of Munich, Germany), Ralph Kennel (Technical University of Munich, Germany), Rodriguez Jose (UTFSM, Chile) 57

Extending the operating range in diode-clamped multilevel inverters with active front ends Mario Marchesoni (University of Genova, Italy), Luis Vaccaro (, Italy) 63

Pole-Restraining Control for NPC Three-level Inverter Matthias Seifert (Avasition GmbH, Germany), Carsten Heising (Avasition GmbH, Germany), Roman Bartelt (Avasition GmbH, Germany), Volker Staudt (Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany), Andreas Steimel (Ruhr- University Bochum, Germany) 69

Comparison of Natural Voltage Balancing in Three-Level H-Bridge Capacitor- and Diode-Clamped Converters Alex Ruderman (Elmo Motion Control Ltd., Israel), Boris Reznikov (General Satellite Corp., Russia) 76

Active Three-Phase Rectifier System using a "Flying" Converter Cell Michael Hartmann (Schneider Electric, Austria), Rudolf Fehringer (Schneider Electric, Austria) 82

Voltage Quality Bounds of Multilevel Converters Gert Mehlmann (University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany), Alex Ruderman (Elmo Motion Control Ltd., Israel), Gerhard Herold (University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany) 90 Electric machines design and technology

Multipolar SPM machines for direct drive application: a comprehensive design approach Barbara Boazzo (Politecnico di Torino, Italy), Gianmario Pellegrino (Politecnico di Torino, Italy), Alfredo Vagati (Politecnico of Turin, Italy) 98

Rotor Eccentricity Evaluation in an Alternator With Parallel Pole-Phase- Groups in the Stator: FEM Simulations and Experimental Proofs Claudio Bruzzese (University of Rome Sapienza, Italy) 106

PM fractional machines adopting bonded magnets: effect of different magnetizations on the energetic performance Luca Ferraris (Politecnico di Torino, Italy), Paolo Ferraris (Politenico Di Torino, Italy), Emir Pošković (Politecnico di Torino, Italy), Alberto Tenconi (Politecnico di Torino, Italy) 113

Single and multi-source/hybrid generation systems

Torque-oscillations damping in micro-cogeneration units with high brake mean pressure engines and pm-brushless generators Pietro Capaldi (CNR, Italy), Andrea Del Pizzo (University of Napoli Federico II, Italy), Renato Rizzo (University of Naples Federico II, Italy), Ivan Spina (University of Naples Federico II, Italy) 121

Sizing and economic analysis of a trigeneration and CHP system in a commercial site Ezio Santini (Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy), Donatella Zaccagnini Romito (Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy) 127

Nano-CHP for Home Application: Control and Electric Drive Design Mattia Morandin (Università di Padova - University of Padova, Italy), Silverio Bolognani (University of Padova, Italy) 134

Variable Speed Generating Unit for Stand-Alone Microgrids Marco Lega (University Roma Tre, Italy), Giovanni Lo Calzo (University Roma Tre, Italy), Alessandro Lidozzi (University Roma Tre, Italy), Luca Solero (University Roma Tre, Italy), Fabio Crescimbini (University RomaTre, Italy) 140

Power converters control

Comparison between PI and fuzzy DPC control of a shunt active power filter Hamza Afghoul (University of Msila, Algeria), Fateh Krim (University of setif, Algeria) 146

Development of synchronized control for multiple 2 MVA AC/AC converters Paolo Cova (, Italy), Giovanni Franceschini (University of Parma, Italy), Andrea Toscani (University of Parma, Italy) 152 152 A Generalized Power Control Approach in ABC Frame for Modular Multilevel Converters based on Mathematical Optimization...... 158 Gilbert Bergna (Supélec, France), Erik Berne (EDF R&D, France), Philippe Egrot (EDF R&D, France), Pierre Lefranc (Supélec, France), Jean Claude Vannier (Supélec, France), Amir Arzandé (Supélec, France), Molinas Marta (NTNU, Norway)

Comparison of two new methods for voltage harmonic compensation of a stand-alone single phase inverted-based fuel cell Carlos Andrés García (University of Cadiz, Spain), Francisco Llorens (University of Cadiz, Spain), Pablo García (University of Cadiz, Spain), Luis M. Fernández (University of Cadiz, Spain), Francisco Jurado (University of Jaen, Spain) 166

Wind Generation Systems

A Building-Integrated Eolic System for the Exploitation of Wind Energy in Urban Areas Sara Carcangiu (, Italy), Augusto Montisci (University of Cagliari - Italy, Italy) 172

Optimal drive and machine sizing for a self starting, vertical axis, low power wind generator Nicola Bianchi (Università di Padova - University of Padova, Italy), Silverio Bolognani (University of Padova, Italy), Emanuele Fornasiero (Università di Padova - University of Padova, Italy), Mattia Morandin (Università di Padova - University of Padova, Italy), Giorgio Pavesi (University of Padova, Italy) 178

Evaluation of Wind Turbines Dynamic Model Parameters using Published Manufacturer Product Data Ayman Bakry Attya (Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany), Thomas Hartkopf (Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany) 184

Modeling and control of a floating wind turbine with spar buoy platform Giulio Betti (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Marcello Farina (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Andrea Marzorati (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Riccardo Scattolini (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Giuseppe Guagliardi (R. S. E. Spa, Italy) 189

Optimal System Control of a Back-to-Back Power Converter for Wind Grid- Connected Converter Giampaolo Buticchi (University of Parma, Italy), Emilio Lorenzani (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy), Claudio Bianchini (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy) 195

State control of DFIG in converter-fixed reference frame for wind-energy plants with focus on parameter uncertainties Matthias Seifert (Avasition GmbH, Germany), Carsten Heising (Avasition GmbH, Germany), Volker Staudt (Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany), Andreas Steimel (Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany) 201 Control of drives and converters

Effects of Current Ripple on Dead-Time Distortion in Three-Phase Voltage Source Inverters Gabriele Grandi (, Italy), Jelena Loncarski (University of Bologna, Italy), Roland Seebacher (Technical University of Graz, Austria) 207

Self-Commissioning of Inverter Nonlinear Effects in AC Drives Radu Bojoi (Politecnico di Torino, Italy), Eric Armando (Politecnico di Torino, Italy), Gianmario Pellegrino (Politecnico di Torino, Italy), Stefan G. Rosu (University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania) 213

Bivariate Polynomial Approximation of Cross-Saturated Flux Curves in Synchronous Machine Models Sascha Kuehl (Technische Universität München, Germany), Peter Landsmann (Technical University of Munich, Germany), Ralph Kennel (Technical University of Munich, Germany) 219

New Type of Power Converter for Common-ground DC Bus Sharing to increase the Energy Efficiency in Drive Systems Davis Meike (Daimler AG, Germany), Ivars Rankis (Riga Technical University, Latvia) 225

Power distribution control and optimization

A Comparison of Two Active Resonance Dampers Alessandro Burgio (, Italy), Daniele Menniti (University of Calabria, Italy), Giovanni Brusco (University of Calabria, Italy) 231

A Control Approach based on Frequency Response for Line Harmonic Current Mitigation using Hybrid Active Power Filter Tiago Busarello (University of Campinas, Brazil), Newton Silva (University of Londrina, Brazil), Edson Vendrusculo (University of Campinas, Brazil), José Pomilio (University of Campinas, Brazil) 237

VSC-HVDC Transmission Line Faults Location Using Active Line Impedance Estimation Mohammed Shukr (University of Nottingham, United Kingdom), David Thomas (University of Nottingham, United Kingdom), Pericle Zanchetta (University of Nottingham, United Kingdom) 244

Employing Artificial Neural Networks for prediction of electrical arc furnace reactive power to improve compensator performance Haidar Samet (Shiraz University, Iran), Mohammad Reza Farhadi (Shiraz University, Iran), Mohammad Reza Banaeian Mofrad (Mobarakeh Steel Company, Iran) 249

Specialist topics

LED Power Supply and EMC Compliance 254 Artan Ndokaj (University of Roma Tre, Italy), Augusto Di Napoli (University Roma Tre, Italy)

Design of a Programmable Power Supply to Study the Performance of an Alkaline Electrolyser under Different Operating Conditions Alfredo Ursúa (Public University of Navarra, Spain), Idoia San Martín (Public University of Navarre, Spain), Pablo Sanchis (Public University of Navarre, Spain) 259

Model-based Design and Validation of Waste Heat Recovery Systems Felix Felgner (Saarland University, Germany), Lukas Exel (Saarland University, Germany), Georg Frey (Saarland University, Germany) 265

Assessment of the Machine Parameters Affecting the Overall Performance of an Inductive MHD Generator Sara Carcangiu (University of Cagliari, Italy), Augusto Montisci (University of Cagliari - Italy, Italy) 271

ENERGYCON2012 - FEGS: 2nd IEEE ENERGYCON Conference & Exhibition, 2012 / Future Energy Grids and Systems Symp

Design and testing of equipment for FEGS

Performance Evaluation of Equipment under Severe Grid Conditions Erik de Jong (DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability, The Netherlands), Peter Vaessen (DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability, The Netherlands) 276

Numerical Modelling of Transformer Inrush Currents Ermanno Cardelli (Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy), Antonio Faba (, Italy) 281

Operating envelopes of the - 245 kV-50 Hz cable Stefano Lauria (University of Rome Sapienza, Italy), Francesco Palone (Terna, Italy) 287

Redox Flow Batteries For Large Scale Energy Storage Piergiorgio Alotto (Università di Padova, Italy), Massimo Guarnieri (Università di Padova, Italy), Federico Moro (Università di Padova, Italy), Andrea Stella (Università di Padova, Italy) 293

Investment Cost of HVAC Cable Reactive Power Compensation Off-shore Giuseppe Guidi (Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway), Olav Bjarte Fosso (NTNU, Norway) 299

Pilot installation for the monitoring of the tension-temperature curve of a distribution overhead line Miren T. Bedialauneta (University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Spain), Elvira Fernandez (University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Spain), Igor Albizu (University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Spain), A. Javier Mazon (University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Spain), Victor Valverde (University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Spain), Garikoitz Buigues (University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Spain) 305 Planning and operation of FEGS (1)

Influence of losses partition criteria on power flow tracing Antonino Augugliaro (Università dio Palermo, Italy), Luigi Dusonchet (Università di Palermo, Italy), Salvatore Favuzza (Università di Palermo, Italy), Mariano Ippolito (Università di Palermo, Italy), Eleonora Riva Sanseverino (, Italy) 310

MV networks reconfiguration for losses reduction Maurizio Delfanti (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Davide Falabretti (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Marco Merlo (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Diana Moneta (RSE - Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico, Italy) 318

Combined Central and Local Control of Reactive Power in Electrical Grids with Distributed Generation Yury Chistyakov (Siemens LLC, Russia), Elena Kholodova (Siemens, Russia), Kirill Netreba (Siemens LLC, Russia), Andrei Szabo (Siemens, AG, Germany), Michael Metzger (Siemens AG, Germany) 325

Evaluation of requirements for Volt/Var Control and Optimization function in Distribution Management Systems Saeed Rahimi (University of Genoa, Sweden), Mattia Marinelli (University of Genoa, Italy), Federico Silvestro (University of Genova, Italy) 331

Minimization of Joule Losses in Smart Grid Systems by the Metric - Topological - Evolutionary Optimization Francesco Riganti Fulginei (, Italy), Antonio Laudani (DEES - , Italy), Riccardo Biagetti (None, Italy), Daniele Altomonte (Roma Tre University, Italy), Alessandro Salvini (Roma Tre University, Italy) 337

Reliability Equivalents of LV and MV Distribution Networks Irinel-Sorin Ilie (Institute for Energy Systems. The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom), Ignacio Hernando-Gil (Institute for Energy Systems. The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom), Sasa Djokic (Institute for Energy Systems. The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom) 343

Planning and operation of FEGS (2)

Energy and Operating Reserves Procurement in Presence of Capacity Limits Tobias Haring (ETH Zürich, Switzerland), Göran Andersson (ETH Zürich, Switzerland) 349

Maximum Allowable Penetration Level Determination of a DG in a Distribution Network Hossein Seifi (Tarbiat Modares University, Iran) 355 The Value of the Flexibility Given by Demand Management on Investment Assessment in Distribution Systems Eduardo Bueno (Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil), Wadaed Uturbey (Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil), Karla Fabrini...... 361 (Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais, Brazil), Rodrigo Hostt (Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais, Brazil)

An optimization model for the management of energy supply and demand in smart grids Javier Silvente (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain), Moisès Graells (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain), Antonio Espuña (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain), Pep Salas (WATTPIC Energia Intel·ligent, S. L., Spain) 368

Analysis of the Cost of Electric Energy Discharged to the Grid by Some Energy Storage Systems Roberto Langella (Second University of Naples, Italy), Alfredo Testa (Second University of Naples, Italy) 374

Active-Reactive Optimal Power Flow For Low-Voltage Networks With Photovoltaic Distributed Generation Aouss Gabash (Ilmenau University of Technology, Germany), Pu Li (Ilmenau University of Technology, Germany) 381

Optimal placement of equipment for FEGS monitoring and control

A SPEA2 based planning framework for optimal integration of distributed generations Keshav Pokharel (University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom), Maizura Mokhtar (University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom), Joe Howe (University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom) 387

Multi-objective Distribution System Optimization Assisted by Analytic Hierarchy Process Andrea Mazza (Politecnico di Torino, Italy), Gianfranco Chicco (Politecnico di Torino, Italy), Marco Rubino (Politecnico di Torino, Italy) 393

Damping Controller Design of TCSC Based on Wide-Area Monitoring and Supplement Torque Components Nguyen Tuan Anh (KU Leuven, Belgium), Dirk Van Hertem (ESAT -- KULeuven, Belgium), Pieter Tielens (KU Leuven, Belgium), Johan Driesen (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium) 401

Practical Testing and Performance Analysis of Phasor Measurement Unit Using Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) Chengxi Liu (Aalborg University, Denmark), Zakir Hussain (KK-electronic a/s, Denmark), Nathen Stearn (ALSTOM GRID, United Kingdom), Zhe Chen (Aalborg University, Denmark), Claus Bak (Aalborg University Denmark, Denmark), Paul Thøgersen (KK-electronic a/s, Denmark) 408

Optimal SVC Placement for Voltage Stability Reinforcement of Power Systems with Most Critical and N-1 Security Criteria Jiansheng Huang (University of Western Sydney, Australia), Zhuhan Jiang (University of Western Univerasity, Australia), Michael Negnevisky (University of Tasmania, Australia) 415

Appropriate Placement of Series Compensators to Improve Small Signal...... 421 Stability of Power System Amin Nasri (Royal Institute of Technology, KTH, Sweden), Robert Eriksson (KTH, Sweden), Mehrdad Ghandhari (Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden)

Analysis and control of large power systems

On Pitfalls of Current Security Assessment Practice in Multi-Area Power Systems Olli Mäkelä (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland), Göran Andersson (ETH Zürich, Switzerland) 427

A novel procedure for real time detection of inter-area oscillations Luigi Pio Di Noia (Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Italy), Davide Lauria (Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Italy), Cosimo Pisani (Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Italy), Domenico Villacci (Università degli studi del Sannio, Italy) 433

Probabilistic Transient Stability Margins Assessment based upon quadratic stability region approximation Davide Lauria (Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Italy), Cosimo Pisani (Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Italy), Domenico Villacci (Università degli studi del Sannio, Italy) 439

Analysing Inter-Areas Oscillations within the Interconnected Power System of Continental Europe using frequency domain simulations and signal analysis based on wide-area measurement data Joachim Lehner (University of Stuttgart, Germany) 445

A probabilistic framework for security constrained reserve scheduling of networks with wind power generation Maria Vrakopoulou (ETH Zurich, Switzerland), Kostas Margellos (ETH Zurich, Switzerland), John Lygeros (ETH Zurich, Switzerland), Göran Andersson (ETH Zürich, Switzerland) 452

An Innovative Platform integrating Deterministic and Probabilistic tools for Power System Security Assessment within a Unified Approach Emanuele Ciapessoni (RSE S.p.A.- Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico, Italy), Diego Cirio (Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico RSE S.p.A., Italy), Stefano Massucco (University of Genova, Italy), Andrea Pitto (Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico RSE S.p.A., Italy), Federico Silvestro (University of Genova, Italy) 458

Storage equipment and systems for FEGS

Storage sizing procedure and experimental verification of stand-alone photovoltaic systems Filippo Spertino (Politecnico di Torino, Italy), Paolo Di Leo (Politecnico di Torino, Italy), Valeria Cocina (Politecnico di Torino, Italy), Giuseppe Tina (University of Italy, Italy) 464 A cascade control scheme for a grid connected Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)...... 469 Spyridon V. Giannoutsos (National Technical University of Athens, Greece), Stefanos N. Manias (National Technical University of Athens, Greece)

Hybrid PV-Diesel Stand-Alone System Sizing for Remote Microgrids Roberto Langella (Second University of Naples, Italy), Gennaro Margiotta (Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli, Italy), Daniela Proto (University of Naples Federico II, Italy), Alfredo Testa (Second University of Naples, Italy) 475

Distribution Storage System Optimal Sizing and Techno-Economic Robustness Ismael Miranda ( - Faculty of Engineering, Portugal), Nuno Silva (EFACEC, Portugal), Helder Leite (University of Porto - Faculty of Engineering, Portugal) 483

Optimal load matching of combined CSP and storage power plant Maria Dicorato (Politecnico di Bari, Italy), Giuseppe Forte (Politecnico di Bari, Italy), Michele Trovato (Politecnico di Bari, Italy) 489

Sizing and simulation of a low cost Flywheel based Energy Storage System for Wind Diesel Hybrid Systems Rafael Sebastián (Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED), Spain), Rafael Peña-Alzola (Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED), Spain), Jeronimo Quesada (Universidad del País Vasco, Spain), Antonio Colmenar (Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED), Spain) 495

Power Quality Issues in FEGS

Integrated Power Quality Monitoring Systems in Smart Distribution Grids Mustafa Music (Public Electric Utility Elektroprivreda of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina), Adnan Bosovic (Public Electric Utility Elektroprivreda of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina), Nedzad Hasanspahic (Public Electric UtilityElektroprivreda of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina), Samir Avdakovic (EPC Elektroprivreda of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina), Elvisa Becirovic (JP Elektroprivreda BiH, Bosnia and Herzegovina) 501

A Hybrid Ac/Dc Smart Grid To Improve Power Quality And Reliability Antonio Bracale (University of Napoli Parthenope, Italy), Pierluigi Caramia (University of Napoli Parthenope, Italy), Guido Carpinelli (Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Italy), Fabio Mottola (University of Naples Federico II, Italy), Daniela Proto (University of Naples Federico II, Italy) 507 Design criteria for ac link reactors in active front end converters for renewable energy applications in smart grids...... 515 Michele Fioretto (Seconda Università degli studi di Napoli, Italy), Roberto Langella (Second University of Naples, Italy), Giuliano Raimondo (Second University of Naples, Italy), Guido Rubino (Second University of Naples, Italy), Luigi Rubino (Second University of Naples, Italy), Nicola Serbia (Second University of Naples, Italy), Alfredo Testa (Second University of Naples, Italy), Pompeo Marino (Second University of Naples, Italy)

On the Behavior of Three-Phase Inverters in the New Smart Grid Context Roberto Langella (Second University of Naples, Italy) 521

Voltage Unbalance Compensation in LV Networks with Inverter Interfaced Distributed Energy Resources Roberto Caldon (University of Padova, Italy), Massimiliano Coppo (University of Padova, Italy), Roberto Turri (University of Padova, Italy) 527

Three-Phase Dynamic Voltage Restorer with a Robust Voltage Sag Detection method Wujong Lee (Chungnam National University, Korea), Byung-Moon Han (Myongji Universoty, Korea), Hanju Cha (Chungnam National University, Korea) 533

Microgrid management and control (1)

A new representation of energy storage systems operation using fourier theory in optimal smart grids management Eleonora Riva Sanseverino (University of Palermo, Italy), Maria Luisa Di Silvestre (University of Palermo, Italy), Giorgio Graditi (ENEA, Italy), Gaetano Zizzo (University of Palermo, Italy), Mariano Ippolito (Università di Palermo, Italy), Fabio Massaro (Università di Palermo, Italy), Salvatore Favuzza (Università di Palermo, Italy) 539

Soft curtailment for voltage limiting in low-voltage networks through reactive or active power droops Tine Vandoorn (Ugent, Belgium), Jeroen De Kooning (Ghent University, Belgium), Bart JF Meersman (Ghent University, Belgium), Lieven Vandevelde (Ghent University, Belgium) 545

Microgrid management based on economic and technical criteria Regina Enrich (Barcelona Digital Technology Centre, Spain), Petr Skovron (Barcelona Digital Technology Centre, Spain), Marta Tolos (GTD Sistemas de Información, Spain), Marc Torrent-Moreno (Barcelona Digital Centre Tecnològic, Spain) 551

Optimal Operation of Active Distribution Networks with Distributed Energy Storage Gianni Celli (University of Cagliari, Italy), Fabrizio Pilo (Dipartimento Di Ingegneria Elettrica Ed Elettronica, Italy), Giuditta Pisano (Universita' di Cagliari, Italy), Gian Giuseppe Soma (University of Cagliari, Italy) 557

Study and simulation of a battery based energy storage system for wind diesel hybrid systems Rafael Sebastián (Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED), Spain), Rafael Peña-Alzola (Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED), Spain) 563 Industry Track 3

Computation server architecture and advanced functions for distribution control centers Cristian Bovo (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Marco Merlo (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Roberto Bonera (Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy), Franco Corti (Siemens SpA, Italy), Ivan Rochira (Siemens SpA, Italy), Fabio Zanellini (Siemens SpA, Italy), Marco Rodolfi (Marco Rodolfi, Italy) 569

Microgrid management and control (2)

Renewable Energy Integration System: economic, environmental and energetic assessments Regina Lamedica (Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy), Donatella Zaccagnini Romito (Sapienza Università di Roma, Italy) 574

Decentralised voltage regulation in smart grids using reactive power from renewable DG Anna Rita Di Fazio (Università di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale, Italy), Giuseppe Fusco (University of Cassino and Souther Lazio, Italy), Mario Russo (Università degli Studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale, Italy) 580

A Dynamic Decision Model for Smart Grid Real Time Optimal Control Andrea Bonfiglio (University of Genova, Italy), Federico Delfino (University of Genoa, Italy), Riccardo Minciardi (DIST, Italy), Renato Procopio (University of Genova, Italy), Michela Robba (University of Genova, Italy) 587

Economic and Environmental Performances Quantification of the University of Genoa Smart Polygeneration Microgrid Stefano Bracco (University of Genoa, Italy), Federico Delfino (University of Genoa, Italy), Fabio Pampararo (University of Genoa, Italy), Michela Robba (University of Genova, Italy), Mansueto Rossi (University of Genoa, Italy) 593

Control of Active Distribution Networks

IPSO Based SMES Controller Design For A PMSG Wind System Muhammad Haris Khan, Eng. (King Fahd University Of Petroleum And Minerals, Saudi Arabia), Abu H. Rahim (King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia) 599

Impact of DG and Energy Storage on Distribution Network Reliability: A Comparative Analysis Ignacio Hernando-Gil (Institute for Energy Systems. The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom), Irinel-Sorin Ilie (Institute for Energy Systems. The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom), Adam Collin (Institute for Energy Systems. The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom), Jorge L Acosta (Institute for Energy Systems. The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom), Sasa Djokic (Institute for Energy Systems. The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom) 605 Active Power Control with Undead-Band Voltage & Frequency Droop applied to a Meshed DC Grid Test System Til Kristian Vrana (Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway), Lorenzo Zeni (DTU Wind Energy and Vestas Wind Systems, Denmark), Olav Bjarte Fosso (NTNU, Norway) 612

A Stabilization Method for DC Networks With Constant-Power Loads Maria Stefania Carmeli (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Denis Forlani (RSE – Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico, Italy), Samuele Grillo (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Roberto Pinetti (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Enrico Ragaini (ABB, Italy), Enrico Tironi (Politecnico di Milano, Italy) 617

Active Demand: the ADDRESS project (Special session)

Toolbox for Aggregator of Flexible Demand Pekka Koponen (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland), Jussi Ikäheimo (VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland), Antonio Vicino (Università degli Studi di Siena, Italy), Alessandro Agnetis (, Italy), Gianluca De Pascale (Università degli Studi di Siena, Italy), Nerea Ruiz Carames (Tecnalia, Spain), Joseba Jimeno (Tecnalia, Spain), Eugenio Sánchez-Úbeda (Comillas Pontifical University, Spain), Pablo Garcia-Gonzalez (Comillas Pontifical University, Spain), Rafael Cossent (Comillas, Spain) 623

The ADDRESS Energy Box: Design and Implementation José Antonio Rodríguez-Mondéjar (Comillas Pontifical University, Spain), Rafael Santodomingo (Comillas Pontifical University. ICAI School of Engineering, Spain), Colin Brown (Iberdrola Group, Spain) 629

Smart Modeling and Tools for Distribution System Management and Operation Giovanni Mercurio Casolino (University of Cassino and LM, Italy), Anna Rita Di Fazio (Università di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale, Italy), Arturo Losi (University of Cassino, Italy), Mario Russo (Università degli Studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale, Italy) 635

Forecasting and validation tools for distribution networks with Active Demand Simone Paoletti (Universita' di Siena, Italy), Antonio Vicino (Università degli Studi di Siena, Italy), Marija Zima (ABB Corporate Research, Switzerland), Adrian Timbus (ABB Corporate Research, Switzerland), Alessandro Quadrelli (ENEL Ingegneria e Innovazione, Italy), Giacomo Petretto (ENEL Ingegneria e Innovazione, Italy), Sandra Scalari (ENEL, Italy) 641

Medium voltage network control centre functionalities to enable and exploit active demand Giovanni Valtorta (Enel Distribuzione SpA, Italy), Lilia Consiglio (Enel Distribuzione SpA, Italy), Olena Morozova (Enel Diostribuzione SpA, Italy), Francesco Naso (Enel Distribuzione, Italy), Jose Miguel Yarza Narro (ZIV, Spain), Nico Vlug (DNV Kema, The Netherlands), Luc Glorieux (EdF, Italy), Adrian Timbus (ABB Corporate Research, Switzerland), Simone Paoletti (Universita' di Siena, Italy) 647 How to increase interoperability in European Smartgrid projects? the ADDRESS experience regarding model driven integration based on international standards Tatjana Kostic (ABB Corporate Research, Switzerland), Cyril Effantin (EDF R&D, France), Eric Lambert (EDF R&D, France) 652

Management and Control of Distributed Resources

High Penetration of Very Large Scale PV Systems into the European Electric Network Mario Marchesoni (University of Genova, Italy), Antonios Marinopoulos (ABB Corporate Research, Sweden), Stefano Massucco (University of Genova, Italy), Valentina Picco (University of Genova, Italy) 658

A Bio Inspired Computing Paradigm for Decentralized Economic Dispatch Alfredo Vaccaro (, Italy), Domenico Villacci (Università degli studi del Sannio, Italy), Raffaele Marotta (University of Sannio, Italy) 663

Two-stage three-phase/single-phase state estimation in smart grid environment Antonio de la Villa (Universidad de Sevilla, Spain), Juan Carlos del Pino (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Spain), Pedro Cruz (Universidad de Sevilla, Spain), Dan El Montoya (Universidad de Venezuela, Spain) 668

Decentralized Reactive Power Control of Wind Power Plants Alberto Berizzi (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Cristian Bovo (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Valentin Ilea (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Marco Merlo (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Alessandro Miotti (Siemens, Italy), Fabio Zanellini (Siemens SpA, Italy) 674

The role of energy storage systems to manage res volatility in day-ahead scheduling Francesco Careri (Università di Pavia, Italy), Camillo Genesi (Università di Pavia, Italy), Mario Montagna (Università di Pavia, Italy), Stefano Rossi (Università di Pavia, Italy) 680

Active Demand: the ADDRESS project (Special session continued) - Load management

Consumer Engagement with Active Demand Principles and Technologies: A Review Dana Abi Ghanem (University of Manchester, United Kingdom), Sarah Mander (University of Manchester, United Kingdom), Kris Kessels (VITO, Belgium), Marina Lombardi (Enel Distribuzione, Italy) 687

How do the benefits from active demand vary? A comparison of four EU countries Andreas Cronenberg (Consentec GmbH, Germany), Annelies Delnooz (VITO, Belgium), Christian Linke (Consentec GmbH, Germany), Marco Baron (Enel Distribuzione, Italy), Oscar Lago (Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Spain), Pedro Linares (Comillas Pontifical University, Spain) 693 Model and Algorithms for the Real Time Management of Residential Electricity Demand Antimo Barbato (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Giuseppe Carpentieri (Politecnico di Milano, Italy) 701

Real-time scheduling for industrial load management Marco L Della Vedova (University of Pavia, Italy), Tullio Facchinetti (University of Pavia, Italy) 707

Analysis of impacts on electric power system operation of load management in residential and tertiary buildings Maria Luisa Di Silvestre (University of Palermo, Italy), Salvatore Favuzza (Università di Palermo, Italy), Mariano Ippolito (Università di Palermo, Italy), Fabio Massaro (Università di Palermo, Italy), Eleonora Riva Sanseverino (University of Palermo, Italy) 714

Load Management by advanced protection systems in Low Voltage microgrids Alessandro De Danieli (ABB, Italy), Antonio Fidigatti (ABB, Italy), Enrico Ragaini (ABB, Italy), Stefano Massucco (University of Genova, Italy), Andrea Morini (University of Genova, Italy), Federico Silvestro (University of Genova, Italy) 720

Energy Systems in Smart Cities and EV Applications

Prospective installation of EV charging points in a real LV network: two case studies Massimo Cresta (A.S.M. Terni S.p.A., Italy), Fabio Massimo Gatta (University of Rome Sapienza, Italy), Alberto Geri (University of Rome Sapienza, Italy), Luca Landolfi (University of Rome Sapienza, Italy), Stefano Lauria (University of Rome Sapienza, Italy), Marco Maccioni (University of Rome Sapienza, Italy), Marco Paulucci (A.S.M. Terni S.p.A., Italy), Massimo Pompili (University of Rome Sapienza, Italy) 725

Empirical Analysis for Distributed Energy Resources' Impact on Future Distribution Network Xue Han (Technical University of Denmark, Denmark), Claes Sandels (Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden), Kun Zhu (KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden), Lars Nordström (Royal Institute of Technology, KTH, Sweden), Peter Söderström (Vattenfall AB, Sweden) 731

A model to compare supergrid projects using EU policy triangle Nicola Sorrentino (University of Calabria, Italy), Daniele Menniti (University of Calabria, Italy), Luca Esposito (University of Calabria, Italy), Giovanni Gallina (University of Calabria, Italy) 738

Design Considerations for Rural Modular Microgrids Willem Cronje (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa), Ivan Hofsajer (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa), Mercy Shuma- Iwisi (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa), James Braid (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa) 743 Stochastic Aggregated Battery for Vehicle to Building Applications 749 Jesús Fraile-Ardanuy (ETSI Telecomunicación., Spain), Carlos Gamallo (Technical University of Madrid, Italy)

Challenges in Energy Systems for the Smart-Cities of the Future Morris Brenna (Politecnico di Milano – Department of Energy, Italy), Maria Carmen Falvo (University Sapienza of Rome, Italy), Federica Foiadelli (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Luigi Martirano (University Sapienza of Rome, Italy), Fabio Massaro (Università di Palermo, Italy), Davide Poli (University of Pisa, Italy), Alfredo Vaccaro (University of Sannio, Italy) 755

Security and Safety Issues in FEGS

Multifunctional Shunt Compensator for Power Quality and Power Flow Control for Wind Generator Directly Connected to the Grid Filipe de Nassau e Braga (University of Campinas, Brazil) 763

Fault Ride-through and Grid Support of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator-based Wind Farms with HVAC and VSC-HVDC Transmission Systems Hongzhi Liu (Aalborg University, Denmark), Zhe Chen (Aalborg University, Denmark) 769

Operational experiences of active shielding systems for overhead HV lines Stefano Barsali (University of Pisa, Italy), Roberto Cappagli (3E Ingegneria Srl, Italy), Romano Giglioli (University of Pisa, Italy), Davide Poli (University of Pisa, Italy) 774

Safety Evolution of Residential Microsystems Giuseppe Parise (Sapienza, Italy), Luigi Martirano (University Sapienza of Rome, Italy), Luigi Parise (Sapienza University, Italy), Massimo Mitolo (Operation Technology/ETAP, USA) 778

Multi-objective Optimization of Static var Compensator in the Presence of Secondary Voltage Regulation using NSGA-II Rabah Benabid (University of Science and Technology Houarie Bouediene (USTHB), Algeria), Mohamed Boudour (University of Sciences and Technologies Houari Boumedian, Algeria), Alberto Berizzi (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Cristian Bovo (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Valentin Ilea (Politecnico di Milano, Italy) 783

The golden section and the ground resistance Umberto Corbellini (Corbellini srl, Italy), Giorgio Corbellini (Studio Corbellini, Italy) 789

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Mesurements for electric energy grids (Special session)

Calculation of the frequency response of inductive medium voltage 794 transformers Christoph Buchhagen (Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany), Constantin Reese (Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany), Lutz Hofmann (Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany), Holger Däumling (RITZ Instrument Transformers GmbH, Germany)

On-Line Efficiency Estimation for DC/DC Converter Cluster by Dedicated Software Peter Bartal (Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary), István Nagy (Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary) 800

Metrological characterization of a current sensor for Smart Grids Maria Gabriella Masi (University of Bologna, Italy), Lorenzo Peretto (University of Bologna, Italy), Roberto Tinarelli (University of Bologna, Italy) 806

An improved dynamic synchrophasor estimator Grazia Barchi (, Italy), Dario Petri (University of Trento, Italy) 812

A simple and accurate model for predicting mismatch effects in photovoltaic arrays Antonio Moschitta (University of Perugia, Italy), Alessio Damiani (CERIP SRL, Italy), Paolo Carbone (University of Perugia, Italy) 818

Economics

Optimization of revenues of a distributed generation portfolio: industrial pilot results Davy Geysen (VITO, Belgium), Kris Kessels (VITO, Belgium), Seppe Thewis (VITO, Belgium), Maarten Hommelberg (VITO, Belgium), Yves Tielemans (Group Machiels, Belgium), Kurt Vinck (Group Machiels, Belgium), Wim Merket (Remo Milieubeheer nv, Belgium) 823

Demand-Side Approaches to Manage Electricity Outages in Developing Countries Venkat Natarajan (Intel Technology India Private Limited, India), Amit Closepet (Intel Technology India Private Limited, India) 829

An Empirical Study of the Smart Grid Technology Acceptance Model in Korea Chankook Park (Korea Energy Economics Institute, Korea), Hyun Jae Kim (Korea Energy Economics Institute, Korea), Yangsoo Kim (Korea Energy Economics Institute, Korea) 836

Long-term energy load forecasting using auto-regressive and approximating support vector regression Davide Anguita (University of Genova, Italy), Luca Ghelardoni (University of Genova, Italy), Alessandro Ghio (University of Genova, Italy) 842

Coalitional Energy Purchasing in the Smart Grid 848 Meritxell Vinyals (, Spain), Filippo Bistaffa (University of Verona, Italy), Alessandro Farinelli (University of Verona, Italy), Alex Rogers (University of Southampton, United Kingdom)

Identification of Opportunities for Energy Management Applications for Mobile Devices Clauirton A Siebra (Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil), Paulo Costa (UFPE, Brazil) 854

Algorithms

The Accuracy of Factored Nonlinear Weighted Least Squares State Estimation George Mathews (NICTA, Australia) 860

Exploiting dimensionality reduction techniques for photovoltaic power forecasting Alessio Ragnacci (University of Perugia, Italy), Marco Pastorelli (University of Perugia, Italy), Paolo Valigi (University of Perugia, Italy), Elisa Ricci (University of Perugia, Italy) 867

PMU and Smart Metering Deployment for State Estimation in Active Distribution Grids Paolo Attilio Pegoraro (University of Cagliari, Italy), Junjie Tang (RWTH Aachen University, Germany), Junqi Liu (RWTH Aachen University, Germany), Ferdinanda Ponci (RWTH Aachen University, Germany), Antonello Monti (RWTH Aachen University, Germany), Carlo Muscas (University of Cagliari, Italy) 873

Improving the reliability of operation Microgrids Konstantin Suslov (Irkutsk State Technical University, Russia), Nafisa Solonina (Irkutsk State Technical University, Russia), Anatoliy Smirnov (Irkutsk State Technical University, Russia) 879

The Use of Real-Time Instruments for Smart Power Systems Carmine Landi (Second University of Naples, Italy), Giuseppe Del Prete (Second University of Naples, Italy), Daniele Gallo (Second University of Naples, Italy), Mario Luiso (Second University of Naples, Italy) 884

Smart Grids

Introducing a New Voltage Time Series Approach for Electrical Power Grid Analysis Heiko Maass (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany), Hueseyin Kemal Çakmak (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany), Wolfgang Suess (KIT, Germany), Alexander Quinte (Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany), Wilfried Jakob (Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany), Emmanuel Müller (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany), Klemens Boehm (KIT, Germany), Karl-Uwe Stucky (Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany), Uwe Kuehnapfel (KIT, Germany) 890

Green Home Network Requirements 896 Hanane El abdellaouy (Télécom Bretagne, France), David Bernard (Orange Labs, France), Alexander Pelov (Institut Mines-Telecom / Telecom Bretagne, France), Laurent Toutain (Telecom Bretagne, France)

Smart Grid Standardisation Management with Use Cases Jörn Trefke (OFFIS, Germany), José González (OFFIS, Germany), Mathias Uslar (OFFIS, Germany) 903

Reactive power compensation in smart micro grids: a PRIME-based testbed Francesco Trentini (University of Padova, Italy), Michele Tasca (University of Padova, Italy), Stefano Tomasin (University of Padova, Italy), Tomaso Erseghe (University of Padova, Italy) 909

Voltage only multi-appliance power disaggregation Alessio Filippi (Philips Research, The Netherlands), Ronald Rietman (Philips Research Laboratories, The Netherlands), Ying Wang (Philips Research, Eindhoven, The Netherlands), Silvia Bertagna de Marchi (University of Padova, Italy) 915

Accuracy of Synchrophasor Measurements Provided by the Sine-Fit Algorithms Daniel Belega (University of Timisoara, Romania), Dario Petri (University of Trento, Italy) 921

Telecommunications

Examination of data delay and packet loss for Wide-Area Monitoring and Control Systems Kun Zhu (KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden), Lars Nordström (Royal Institute of Technology, KTH, Sweden), Ahmad T. Al-Hammouri (Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan) 927

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Choosing the Compression Algorithm for Your Smart Meter Data Martin Ringwelski (Hamburg University of Technology, Germany), Christian Renner (Hamburg University of Technology, Germany), Andreas Reinhardt (Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany), Andreas Weigel (Hamburg University of Technology, Germany), Volker Turau (Hamburg University of Technology, Germany) 935

Microgrid control via powerline communications: network synchronization field tests with prime modules Massimo Gallina (University of Padova, Italy), Michele Tasca (University of Padova, Italy), Tomaso Erseghe (University of Padova, Italy), Stefano Tomasin (University of Padova, Italy) 941

Electric power system one-line diagram generation with branch and bound algorithm Imre Lendák, IV (University of Novi Sad, Serbia), Attila Vidács (Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary), Aleksandar Erdeljan (University of Novi Sad, Serbia) 947

Wirelessly Controlled LED Lighting System 952 Peteris Apse-Apsitis (Riga Technical University, Latvia), Ansis Avotins (Riga Technical University, Latvia), Leonids Ribickis (Riga Technical University, Latvia)

Electronics

A Systematic Approach for Calculating Reliability of Substation Automation System Functions Thanikesavan Sivanthi (ABB Corporate Research Switzerland, Switzerland), Otmar Görlitz (ABB Corporate Research Switzerland, Switzerland) 957

Charging multiple batteries using the Boost-Flyback converter Jeff Graw (Vienna University of Technology, Austria), Horst Zimmermann (Vienna University of Technology, Austria) 963

Model-based design process for product development of substation IEDs Xia Yang (ALSTOM Grid Technology Centre, P.R. China), Brian Kirby (Alstom Grid UK Ltd, United Kingdom), Qiang Zhao (Alstom Grid Technology Centre, P.R. China), Yongyue Ma (Alstom Grid Technology Centre, P.R. China), Fangfu Xu (Alstom Grid Technology Centre, P.R. China) 968

Evaluation of Insulator's Energy under Uniform Pollution Condition Mekhaldi Abdelouahab (Ecole Nationale Polytechnique, Algiers, Laboratoire de Recherche en Electrotechnique, Algeria) 975

A Wide Range Frequency Adaptive Synchronization System for Monitoring and Control of Power Systems Essam S. El Sahwi (University of Toronto, Canada), Neno Kovacevic (University of Toronto, Canada), Adrian Z. Amanci (University of Toronto, Canada), Francis P. Dawson (University of Toronto, Canada) 979

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Energy storage systems and electric power trains

Feasibility Analysis of Second Life Applications for Li-Ion Cells Used in Electric Powertrain Using Environmental Indicators Paolo Cicconi (Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy), Daniele Landi (Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy), Alessandro Morbidoni (Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy), Michele Germani (Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy) 985

Optimal system design and ideal application of flywheel energy storage systems for vehicles Armin Buchroithner (Graz University of Technology, Austria) 991

Mild hybrid motorcycles: Choice of the Energy Storage System 997 Marco Ferrari (University of Padova, Italy), Mattia Morandin (Università di Padova - University of Padova, Italy), Silverio Bolognani (University of Padova, Italy)

Storage in electrified transport systems Stefano Barsali (University of Pisa, Italy), Alessio Bechini (University of Pisa, Italy), Romano Giglioli (University of Pisa, Italy), Davide Poli (University of Pisa, Italy) 1003

Electric Vehicles Penetration and Grid Impact for Local Energy Models Norma Anglani (University of Pavia, Italy), Fabrizio Fattori (University of Pavia, Italy), Giuseppe Muliere (Provincial Administration of Pavia, Italy) 1009

Fully electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles

Realisation and test of a Fuel-Cell based vehicle Massimo Ceraolo (University of Pisa, Italy), Giovanni Lutzemberger (University of Pisa, Italy), Roberto Mati (University of Pisa, Italy), Luca Sani (University of Pisa, Italy) 1015

Development of a hybrid skid loader through modelling Antonio Bertini (IMER Group, Italy), Massimo Ceraolo (University of Pisa, Italy), Giovanni Lutzemberger (University of Pisa, Italy) 1022

An innovative, comprehensive concept for energy efficient electric mobility - EO smart connecting car Timo Birnschein (DFKI Bremen GmbH - Robotics Innovation Center, Germany), Frank Kirchner (German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) GmbH, Bremen, Germany), Benjamin Girault (DFKI Bremen GmbH - Robotics Innovation Center, Germany), Mehmed Yüksel (DFKI Bremen GmbH - Robotics Innovation Center, Germany), Janosch Machowinski (DFKI Bremen GmbH - Robotics Innovation Center, Germany) 1028

Performance Assessment of MPPT Algorithms for Vehicle Integrated Solar Systems İsmail Nakir (Yıldız Technical University, Turkey), Ali Durusu (Yıldız Technical University, Turkey), Enes Ugur (Yıldız Technical University, Turkey), Muğdeşem Tanrıöven (Yıldız Technical University, Turkey) 1034

Fuel cell electric buses and perspectives: High V.LO-City project Cristina Carnevali (University of Genoa, Italy), Riccardo Genova (University of Genoa, Italy), Paul Jenné (VAN HOOL N. V., Italy), Maurizio Mazzucchelli (University of Genoa, Italy), Marieke Reijalt (HyER, Belgium), Gabriele Priano (University of Genoa, Italy) 1039

Urban and neighbourhood mobility

The Benefits of a Cellular Enabled Smart Navigation in Urban Environments Alessandro Bazzi (WiLab, IEIIT-BO/CNR, University of Bologna, Italy), Barbara M Masini (IEIIT-CNR, Italy), Andrea Toppan (IEIIT CNR sez. Bologna, Italy), Oreste Andrisano (University of Bologna, Italy) 1044 The contribution of electric vehicles to the changes of airborne emissions Manuel Johann Baumann (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany), Bálint Simon (Helmholtz Institute Ulm, Germany), Hanna Dura (Karlsruhe Insitute of Technology, Germany), Marcel Weil (Karlsruhe Insitute of Technology, Germany) 1049

Fast Charging Stations For Electric Vehicle: The Impact On The Mv Distribution Grids Of The Milan Metropolitan Area Giuseppe Mauri (RSE, Italy), Antonio Valsecchi (RSE, Italy) 1055

Integration of Recharging Infrastructures for Electric Vehicles in Urban Transportation System Morris Brenna (Politecnico di Milano – Department of Energy, Italy), Federica Foiadelli (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), Dario Zaninelli (Politecnico di Milano, Italy) 1060

Modeling and Simulation of a Retrofitted Electric Car in Urban and Extra Urban Driving Cycles Ermanno Cardelli (Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy), Valentina Morettini (University of Perugia, Italy) 1065

Policy, market dynamics and opening of sustainable transportation systems

A Hybrid Modeling Framework for Diffusion of Alternative Fuel Vehicles Ehsan Shafiei (Reykjavik University, Iceland), Hlynur Stefansson (Reykjavik University, Iceland), Eyjólfur I. Ásgeirsson (Reykjavik University, Iceland), Brynhildur Davidsdottir (University of Iceland, Iceland), Marco Raberto (University of Genoa, Italy) 1071

A Novel Trust Based Algorithm for Carpooling Transportation Systems Mario Collotta (Kore University of , Italy), Giovanni Pau (Kore University of Enna, Italy), Valerio Salerno (Kore University of Enna, Italy), Gianfranco Scatà (Kore University of Enna, Italy) 1077

Operational E-carsharing: the case of lower Austria Réka Heim (Danube University Krems, Austria), Andrea Hoeltl (Danube University Krems, Austria) 1083

Management of sustainable transportation systems

Sustainable Vehicle Routing: Strategies for congestion management and refueling scheduling Aschkan Omidvar (University of Tehran, Iran), Reza Tavakkoli- Moghaddam (IE, University of Tehran, Iran) 1089

Effective Management of a Public Charging Infrastructure through a Smart Management System for Electric Vehicles Molka Gharbaoui (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy), Luca Valcarenghi (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy), Barbara Martini (CNIT, Italy), Piero Castoldi (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy), Raffaele Bruno (IIT-CNR, Italy), Marco Conti (IIT-CNR, Italy) 1095 The Plug-in Electric Vehicles for Power System Applications: The Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Concept Sayed Saeed Hosseini (Department of Electrical Engineering, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Iran), Ali Badri (Shahid Rajayee University, Iran), Masood Parvania (Department of Electrical Engineering, Sharif University Technology, Iran) 1101

Magnetic field exposure systems for the study of ELF effects Ermanno Cardelli (Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy), Antonio Faba (University of Perugia, Italy), Giordano Franceschini (University of Perugia, Italy), Michele Pompei (University of Perugia, Italy), Francesco Tissi (University of Perugia, Italy) 1107