Preface xvii
1 Machine Learning Advancements in Solar Energy Forecasting: A Comprehensive Review 1
Inam Ul Haq, Priya Kumari, Aniket Tiwari, Bibhanshu Bhatt, Ayush Panwar, Prakriti Singh and Vishnu Vishvas Sharma
1.1 Introduction 2
1.2 Literature Review 5
1.3 Proposed Model 11
1.4 Conclusion and Future Work 12
2 Development of Smart Materials for Enhanced Energy Storage in Solar Panels 15
Avnish Chauhan, Gaurav Pandey, Muneesh Sethi, Jonti Deuri and Vishal Rajput
2.1 Introduction 16
2.2 Literature Review 17
2.3 Smart Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Materials 18
2.4 Efficacy, Constancy, and Scalability of Sol-Gel Processed PV Materials 20
2.5 Environmental Influences of Solar PV 23
2.6 Future Directions 24
2.7 Conclusion 24
3 Role of AI to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Solar Panels for Energy Conservation 33
Avnish Chauhan, Gaurav Pandey, Muneesh Sethi, Shivam Attri and Jonti Deuri
3.1 The Immediate Nature of Energy Demand 34
3.2 Bibliography Study 36
3.3 Solar Energy: The Solution to the Current Energy Crisis 38
3.4 Artificial Intelligence (AI) â" A Brief Account 41
3.5 The AI-Facilitated Future of Solar Cells 45
3.6 Artificial Intelligence Solutions in the Use of Solar Energy 50
3.7 Enabling Installs: Maximizing Value and Minimizing Cost with Machine Learning Techniques for Solar Panel Placement 52
3.8 Further Applications of AI-Powered Solar Cells 54
3.9 Conclusion 55
4 Artificial Intelligence in Wind Energy Systems: Enhancing Efficiency and Optimizing Operations 63
Inam Ul Haq and Abhishek Kumar
4.1 Introduction 64
4.2 Comparison of Power Capacity Percentage of Various Renewable Energy Sources 71
4.3 Limitations of Traditional Wind Energy Prediction Methods (e.g., Statistical and Physical Models) 72
4.4 The Need for More Advanced Approaches to Handle the Complexity and Variability of Wind Patterns 73
4.5 Traditional Wind Energy Prediction Methods 74
4.6 Machine Learning Approaches 76
4.7 Wind Energy Prediction Methods vs. Machine Learning Approaches for Wind Farm Site Selection 84
4.8 Case Studies and Real-World Applications 90
4.9 AI-Driven Maintenance at General Electric (GE) 91
4.10 Future Trends in AI for Wind Energy 92
4.11 Conclusion 94
5 Role of AI Generative in Renewable Energy and Conservation of the Environment 99
Lata Rani, Hurmat, Neha Kanojia, Arun Lal Srivastav and Jyotsna Kaushal
6 Ethical Consideration in the Use of AI for Solar Energy Optimization 123
Kumud Sachdeva and Rajan Sachdeva
6.1 Introduction 124
6.2 Literature Survey 132
6.3 An Efficient Machine Learning Based Optimization Framework 135
6.4 Conclusion 139
7 Generative AI and Solar Energy: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Power 145
Priyanka P. Shinde, Lanson D. Bardeskar, Kanif M. Kumbhar, Omkar R. Bidave, Piyush P. Patil and Bhushan S. Yelure
7.1 Current State of Generative AI in Solar Energy 148
7.2 Emerging Trends in Generative AI in Solar Energy 154
7.3 Challenges and Limitations 159
7.4 Future Research Directions in Context of Generative AI and Solar Energy 160
8 Leveraging AI for Sustainable Solar Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Mitigation 165
Priyanka P. Shinde, Padmanabh Malwade, Shreyash Patil, Vaishnavi Deshmukh and Varsha P. Desai
8.1 Introduction 166
8.2 Literature Review 171
8.3 Role of AI 173
8.4 Benefits 178
8.5 Challenges 179
8.6 Future Work 180
8.7 Conclusion 181
9 Market Analysis of Solar Energy through Generative AI Insights 185
Priyanka P. Shinde, Anurag Wazarkar, Pratik Gunjalkar, Tanmay Sawant and Pratibha V. Jadhav
9.1 Introduction 186
9.2 Overview of the Solar Energy Market 188
9.3 Role of the Solar Energy Market 190
9.4 AI-Driven Market Forecasting and Investment Analysis 194
9.5 Challenges and Limitations of GenAI in Solar Energy 197
9.6 Future Works and Recommendations 200
10 Significance of AI in Solar Energy Conservation and Climate Change Management 207
Akash, Sanjay Kumar, Raju Rajak, Amit Kumar, Vaishnavi Srivastava, Deepak Sahni and Richa Saxena
10.1 Introduction 208
10.2 AI in Solar Energy Optimization 213
10.3 Predictive Maintenance with AI in Solar Infrastructure 218
10.4 Artificial Intelligence in Grid Integration and Energy Storage 223
10.5 AI-Driven Solar Project Mapping and Land Use Management 226
10.6 The Role of AI in Climate Change Mitigation 230
10.7 Conclusion 233
11 Navigating the Impacts of Photovoltaic Solar Energy: Socio-Economic and Environmental Perspectives with AI Solutions 243
R. Rajalakshmi, R. Sundar, Dustakar Surendra Rao, Hari Ganesan S., Arunapriya R. and R. Srivel
11.1 Introduction 244
11.2 Literature Review 249
11.3 Methodology 251
11.4 Results 257
11.5 Conclusion 264
12 Smart Materials for Enhanced Energy Storage in Solar Energy Systems: A Generative AI Approach 269
Mamta and Shravya Reddy Karri
12.1 Introduction 270
12.2 Literature Review 273
12.3 Generative AI Frameworks for Material Design 277
12.4 AI-Enabled Smart Electrode Materials 281
12.5 Advanced Phase-Change Materials 285
12.6 Self-Healing Materials for Extended Lifespan 288
12.7 System Integration and Performance 291
12.8 Future Directions and Challenges 295
12.9 Conclusion 299
13 Optimizing Wind Turbine Site Selection Using Machine Learning: Techniques, Applications, and Case Studies 305
Inam Ul Haq and Abhishek Kumar
13.1 Introduction 305
13.2 Key AI Techniques in Wind Turbine Site Selection 313
13.3 Data Sources and Processing for AI-Driven Site Selection 317
13.4 Applications and Case Studies 319
13.5 Challenges and Limitations in AI-Driven Site Selection 322
13.6 Future Directions and Innovations in AI for Wind Site Selection 323
14 AI-Driven Innovations in Solar Energy Systems and Climate Change Mitigation 329
Gandla Shivakanth, Ramakrishna Akella, V. Biksham, Alampally Sreedevi and Shiva Kumar Agraharam
14.1 Introduction 330
14.2 Solar Energy: Current Scenario and Challenges 331
14.3 Artificial Intelligence: A Transformational Technology 332
14.4 Role of AI in Solar Energy Conservation 333
14.5 Role of AI in Climate Change Management 335
14.6 Integration of AI and IoT for Solar & Climate Efficiency 336
14.7 Case Studies and Real-World Applications 337
14.8 Benefits of AI in Solar and Climate Domains 342
14.9 Challenges and Limitations of AI Integration 343
14.10 Future Directions 343
14.11 Conclusion 344
15 Smart Solar Energy Management through IoT and AI Integration: Architectures, Applications, and Future Trends 347
Mamta, Shravya Reddy Karri and Srinivasa Rao Burri
15.1 Introduction 348
15.2 Literature Review 349
15.3 IoT Architecture for Solar Energy Monitoring 353
15.4 Solar Energy Optimization AI Technologies 356
15.5 Solar Management IoT-AI Systems 360
15.6 Applications and Case Studies 363
15.7 Problems and Future Projections 368
15.8 Conclusion 372
Bibliography 374
Index 377
