Publications

Over of 100 scientific and technical publications, including one book chapter, 14 prestigious ISI Web of Science listed international journals, and in IEEE conference proceedings and other top class international conferences.

Please stay in tune for other publications that are currently under review, topics vary from bioenergy, automotive engineering to solar electricity.

Click on the links to download complete papers: Open access to full text versions is provided for all non-restricted papers/reports.

Books and Book Chapters

Brian Azzopardi, “Green Energy and Technology: Choosing Among Alternatives”, in Jahangin Hussein, Apel Mahmud “Large Scale Renewable Power Generation: Advances in Technologies for Generation, Transmission and Storage”, Series: Green Energy and Technology, Springer, 2014.

Recent Articles in Refereed Publications (in ISI listed Journals with citation index)

IF – Impact Factor, C – Citations (Google Scholar)

Brian Azzopardi, Alejandro Gabriel-Buenaventura, Feasibility assessment for high penetration of distributed photovoltaics based on net demand planning, Energy, Available online 9 July 2014, ISSN 0360-5442, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2014.06.052.

Akash T. Davda, Brian Azzopardi, Bhupendra R. Parekh, Manhar D. Desai, “Dispersed Generation Enable Loss Reduction and Voltage Profile Improvement in Distribution Network – Case Study, Gujarat, India”, IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, (in press) IF 4.

Brian Azzopardi, Eduardo A. Martínez-Ceseña, Joseph Mutale “Decision support system for ranking photovoltaic technologies”, Institution for Engineering and Technology (IET) Renewable Power Generation, 2013, 11 pp., DOI: 10.1049/iet-rpg.2012.0174. IF 2.

Eduardo A. Martínez-Ceseña, Brian Azzopardi, Joseph Mutale, “Assessment of domestic photovoltaic systems based on real options theory”. Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, 21: 250–262, 2013, DOI: 10.1002/pip.2208. IF 6. C 3.

Brian Azzopardi, Christopher Emmott, Antonio Urbina, Fredrik C. Krebs, Joseph Mutale, Jenny Nelson, “Economic assessment of solar electricity production from organic-based photovoltaic modules in a domestic environment”, RSC Journal of Energy and Environmental Sciences, vol. 4, pp. 3741-3753. 2011. DOI: 10.1039/c1ee01766g. IF 11. C 78. Download.

Brian Azzopardi, Joseph Mutale, “Life cycle analysis for future photovoltaic systems using hybrid solar cells”, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol. 14, pp. 1130-1134, 2010. DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2009.10.016. IF 7. C 28.

Other Refereed Contributions

Recent Papers in Conference Proceedings

Marco Raugei, Christopher Jones, Paul Gilbert, Sarah Mander, Patricia Thornley, Brian Azzopardi, Khaled Hayatleh “Towards a prospective consequential LCA of large-scale PV penetration in the UK”, The 6th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion 2014 (in press).

H. Zeynal, Y. Jiazhen, B. Azzopardi, M. Eidiani, “Impact of Electric Vehicle’s Integration Into the Economic VAr Dispatch Algorithm”, ISGT ASIA 2014 – 2014 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference – Asia (ISGT ASIA), May 2014.

H. Zeynal, J. Yap, B. Azzopardi, M. Eidiani, “Flexible Economic Load Dispatch Integrating Electric Vehicles”, IEEE 8th International Power Engineering and Optimisation Conference (PEOCO 2014), Malaysia. 2014.

Brian Azzopardi, Alejandro Gabriel-Buenaventura, “Feasibility Assessment for High Penetration of Distributed Photovoltaics based on Net Demand Planning”, Proceedings in the 8th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environmental Systems. (SDEWES2013.0795). 2013. (Keynote Speech).

Marco Cecotti, James Larminie, Brian Azzopardi, “Estimation of Slip Ratio and Road Characteristics Adding Perturbation to the Input Torque”, in proceedings 2012 IEEE International Conference on Vehicular Electronics and Safety (ICVES’12), Istanbul, 2012. DOI: 10.1109/ICVES.2012.6294285.

Chiara Candelise, Brian Azzopardi, Jenny Nelson, Joseph Mutale, Mark Winskel, Rob Gross, “Emerging and Mature Thin Film: A Comparison over Component Materials”, in proceedings 25th European Photovoltaic Specialists Energy Conference (EU PVSEC), Valencia, 2010. DOI: 10.4229/25thEUPVSEC2010-6CV.5.10.

Brian Azzopardi, Joseph Mutale “Optimal integration of grid-connected PV systems using emerging PV technologies”, in proceedings 24th European Photovoltaic Specialists Energy Conference (EU PVSEC), Hamburg, 2009. DOI: 10.4229/24thEUPVSEC2009-4BO.12.3.

Brian Azzopardi, Joseph Mutale, “Analysis of renewable energy policy impacts on optimal integration of future grid-connected PV systems,” in proceedings 34th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), pp. 865-870. Philadelphia,2009. DOI: 10.1109/PVSC.2009.5411152.

Brian Azzopardi, J. Mutale, “Smart integration of future grid-connected PV systems,” in proceedings 34th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), pp.2364-2369, Philadelphia, 2009. 10.1109/PVSC.2009.5411318.

Brian Azzopardi, Joseph Mutale, Daniel Kirschen, “Cost boundaries for future PV systems,” in proceedings IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET), pp. 589-594, Singapore, 2008. DOI: 10.1109/ICSET.2008.4747076.

Brian Azzopardi, Joseph Cilia, Edward Mallia, Klaus D. Merz, “The performance of electric vehicles in small islands,” in proceedings European Ele-Drive Transportation Conference (EET), Brussels, 2007.

Brian Azzopardi, Joseph Cilia, Edward Mallia, Klaus D. Merz, “Clean transportation concepts and successful implementation of electric vehicles in Malta,” in proceedings World Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition (EVS), Monaco, 2005.

Non-Refereed Contributions

Conference Posters, Presentations and Abstracts

Gintė Straukaitė, Vytautas Matulaitis, Eduardo A. Martínez-Ceseña, Brian Azzopardi“Daugiakriterinė fotoelementų sistemų analizė tarptautiniu mastu KONFERENCIJA „STUDENTŲ MOKSLINĖ PRAKTIKA 2013“. (Oral Presentation)

Eduardo A. Martínez-Ceseña, Brian Azzopardi, Joseph Mutale, Chiara. Candelise, “Investment Assessment for Photovoltaic Systems Based on Real Options Theory” in proceedings 25th European Photovoltaic Specialists Energy Conference (EU PVSEC), Frankfurt, 2012. (Poster)

Christopher M. Emmott, Brian Azzopardi, Nieves Espinosa, Rafael Garcia-Valverde, Antonio Urbina, Joseph Mutale, Frederik C. Krebs, Jenny Nelson, “Economic Assessment of Solar Electricity from Organic Photovoltaic Systems” in the 8th Photovoltaic Science Application and Technology (PVSAT-8), Northumbria, 2012. (Poster)

Christopher M. Emmott, Brian Azzopardi, Nieves Espinosa, Rafael Garcia-Valverde, Antonio Urbina, Joseph Mutale, Frederik C. Krebs, Jenny Nelson, “Economical assessment of solar electricity from organic photovoltaic systems” in the 26th European Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (EU PVSEC), Hamburg, 2011. (Poster)

Brian Azzopardi, Eduardo A. Martínez-Ceseña, Joseph Mutale, “Which PV technology should I invest in?” in the 26th European Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (EU PVSEC), Hamburg, 2011. (Poster)

Christopher M. Emmott, Jenny Nelson, Brian Azzopardi, Joseph Mutale, Nieves Espinosa, Rafael Garcia-Valverde, Antonio Urbina, Frederik C. Krebs, “Economical assessment of solar electricity from organic photovoltaic systems” in the IET Renewable Power Generation Conference, Edinburgh, 2011. (Oral Presentation)

Nieves Espinosa, Christopher M. Emmott, Rafael Garcia-Valverde, Brian Azzopardi, Joseph Mutale, Frederik C. Krebs, Antonio Urbina, Jenny Nelson, “An environmental life cycle analysis of polymer solar modules,” 3rd. Hybrid and Organic Photovoltaic Conference, Valencia, 2011. (Poster)

Nieves Espinosa, Christopher M. Emmott, Rafael Garcia-Valverde, Brian Azzopardi, Joseph Mutale, Frederik C. Krebs, Antonio Urbina, Jenny Nelson, “An environmental life cycle analysis of polymer solar modules,” Global Organic Photovoltaic Conference, Hangzhuo, 2011. (Oral Presentation)

Brian Azzopardi, “Multi-objective framework for optimal integration of grid-connected PV systems using emerging PV technologies”, in the EEE PGR Poster Conference, University of Manchester, 2009. (Poster)

Brian Azzopardi, Joseph Mutale, Daniel Kirschen, “Integrating hybrid solar cells into micro-generation,” Graduate Research Conference, University of Manchester, 2008. (Poster)

Brian Azzopardi, Joseph Cilia, Cyril Spiteri-Staines, “Interfacing Solar Inverters with Our Grid,” in the 25th. Anniversary Enemalta Conference, 2002. Malta. (Oral Presentation)

Thesis, Dissertations and Reports

Brian Azzopardi, “Feasibility study on high PV penetration” Consultancy Reports Milestone 1 – 4, Carnego Systems Ltd., United Kingdom, 2013.

Brian Azzopardi, Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) Dissertation, Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom, 2012.

Pat Winfield, Brian Azzopardi, Walter Sweeting, “Feasibility study on EV lithium-ion batteries end-of-life”, Technology Strategy Board, United Kingdom, 2012.

Brian Azzopardi, “Integration of hybrid organic-based solar cells for micro-generation,” Ph.D. Thesis, Electrical Energy and Power Systems Group, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, 2010.

Brian Azzopardi, “Renewable Energy Market Potential in Italy” Consultancy Report, London Research International, United Kingdom, 2008.

Brian Azzopardi, “The perceived effectiveness of further education adverts on student choice,” BTEC Cert. in FE Teaching Dissertation, Vocational Teachers Training Unit, Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), Malta, 2007.

Brian Azzopardi, “Malta Resource Authority Consultancy Document – Photovoltaic Systems”, 2006.

Brian Azzopardi, “High Concentration PV Power System” report to project number SES6-CT-2003-502626, University of Malta, Malta, 2006.

Brian Azzopardi, “Grid Connected Solar Inverter,” B.Eng.(Hons) Thesis, Electrical Power and Control Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malta, Malta, 2002.

Brian Azzopardi, “Water Resource Management” in the 9th. International Competition Young Europeans’ Environmental Research, Berlin, 1998.

Invited Lectures, Talks, Seminars, Workshops and other Outreach Publications

Brian Azzopardi, The Economic Forum, Malta Institute of Management, Malta (Online Invited Speaker). 14th November 2013.

Brian Azzopardi, Invited Lecture “The Green Energy Phenomenon”. University of Llieda, Spain. 2013.

Brian Azzopardi, “Optimising Demand in Residential Developments with High Density of Photovoltaic Arrays: Case Study Bicester, Oxfordshire – Elektros apkrovos poreikio optimizavimas pastatuose, kuriems būdinga aukšta saulės energijos skverbtis. Atvejo analizė: Bicesteris, Oksfordšyro grafystė” Sustainable Energy Future: Challenges and Opportunities. Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 28th February 2013. Vilnius. Invited Presentation.

Brian Azzopardi, “The Electric Vehicle Challenge”, World Electric Vehicle Summit, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2012. Invited Presentation

Brian Azzopardi “Solar-powered electricity is not free”, The Sunday Times, 31 July 2011. Invited Classified Article. (http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20110731/business-news/Solar-powered-electricity-is-not-free.378092)

Brian Azzopardi “Light – illumination and solar radiation” at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University to Transport Engineers, 2011. Invited Lecture.

Brian Azzopardi “Integration of hybrid organic-based solar cells for micro-generation” at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University to the Department of Physics, 2011. Invited Seminar.

Brian Azzopardi, “Integration of organic-quantum dot solar cells for micro-generation” at Vilnius University to the Faculty of Physics, 2011. Invited Seminar.

Brian Azzopardi “Take the juice out: Energy in Buildings” at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University to Architects and Civil Engineers, 2011. Invited Lecture.

Brian Azzopardi “Solar Electrified Buildings” at Kaunas University of Technology to Architects and Civil Engineers, 2011. Invited Lecture.

Brian Azzopardi, “First solar multi-purpose roof membrane in Malta”, Innovative Technology in the Building Industry, Building Industry Consultive Council, Issue 7, Spring 2008. Invited Article.