Photovoltaics Reliability Operations and Maintenance Innovative Solutions for Energy Alliance

Project Information

PROMISE

Grant agreement ID: 101079469

DOI

10.3030/101079469

Project closed

EC signature date 14 July 2022

Start date 1 October 2022

End date 31 October 2025

Funded under

• Widening participation and spreading excellence

Total cost

€ 1 500 105,93

EU contribution

€ 1 500 000,00

Coordinated by

FOUNDATION FOR INNOVATION AND RESEARCH - MALTA
Malta

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Deliverables

Data Management Plan (2)

D1.2 Data Management Plan - Review

D1.2 is linked with Task 1.3 Managing Data and includes open access to research data including FAIR data, project data summary, allocation of resources, data security and ethical aspects. D1.2 review is in M15 from D1.1 Plan in M4 and reporting in D1.3 M36 (Report).

D1.1 Data Management Plan

D1.1 is linked with Task 1.3 Managing Data and includes open access to research data including FAIR data, project data summary, allocation of resources, data security and ethical aspects. D1.1 will have a review in M15 (Review) and reporting in M36 (Report).

Documents, reports (5)

D3.1 Data collection infrastructure ICT and data base

D3.1 is linked with Task 3.1:Develop the data collection infrastructure and framework in PV reliability on islands and Task 3.2: Technologies deployment in PV reliability. This deliverable will describe the setting up of the Maltese data collection infrastructure and framework in PV reliability on islands, including open research policies related to and access to the platform. A profile for each test site during the programme is included.

D3.2 Data collection points (PV sites), technologies and monitoring

D3.2 is linked with Task 3.3: Research Data Collection and Analysis. This deliverable will create the guide for research-based data collection and analysis including system metadata, location and configuration of the PV installation, PV modules data, monitoring data during operation, and maintenance corrective and preventive operations performed. as well as environmental data irradiance (possibly also spectrally resolved or cloud pictures), airborne particles (PM2.5,10) concentration, wind speed and direction, ambient temperature and modules temperature, electrical yield values or even IV-curves fromdetailed measurement. It will form the basis for a research data management system on the topic.

D2.4 Outreach and influence mid-term report

D2.4 is linked with Task 2.2 Outreach and influencing activities and tools. An outreach and influence report of the implemented communication tools and strategies will be produced as mid-term reported in D2.4 (M18) with a final reporting in (D2.5) M34.

D4.1 Knowledge programme structure and schedule

D4.1 is linked with WP4 Knowledge Programme activities. This deliverable will establish the structure and schedule of the whole WP4 activities and programmes.

D5.1 Research management and administration resources - Review

D5.1 is linked with Tasks 5.1: Setting up the research management and administration and Task 5.2: Upskilling Training reviews the FiR setup and training received.

Publications

Monographic books (1)

Sustainable Energy Solutions with Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain Technology, and Internet of Things

Author(s): Arpit Jain, Abhinav Sharma, Vibhu Jately, Brian Azzopardi
Published in: 2023
Publisher: CRC Press
DOI: 10.1201/9781003356639

Conference proceedings (14)

Errichtung und Vergleich von Outdoor PV Testständen in unterschiedlichen Klimazonen

Author(s): Rita Ebner, Marcus Rennhofer, Vassilissa Neussl, Bernhard Kubicek, Ankit Mittal, Gusztav Ujvari, Brian Azzopardi, Alexandre Mignonac, Carlos Meza, S. Dittmann, Ana Gracia-Amillo, Juan M. Cuadra
Published in: 40. PV Symposium 2025, 2025
Publisher: Online Tagungsband

Adapting Thermal Models for Photovoltaic Systems in Malta

Author(s): Brian Bartolo, Brian Azzopardi, Kenneth Scerri, Rita Ebner
Published in: 2025 IEEE 53rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), 2025
Publisher: IEEE
DOI: 10.1109/PVSC59419.2025.11132603

Gamification in Photovoltaic Education

Author(s): Brian Azzopardi, Brian Bartolo, Vlad Costea, Carlos Meza, Melodie De L’Epine, Yoselyn Walsh, Austeja Mockeviciute-Azzopardi, Carmel Azzopardi
Published in: 2025 IEEE 53rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), 2025
Publisher: IEEE
DOI: 10.1109/PVSC59419.2025.11132608

Enhancing Photovoltaic Module Fault Detection and Diagnosis Skills through Experiential Learning

Author(s): Carlos Meza, Brian Azzopardi, Bernhard Kubicek, Ana Gracia Amillo, Melodie de l’Epine, Aritz Legarrea, Carmel Azzopardi, Brian Bartolo, Steve Zerafa
Published in: 2024 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT EUROPE), 2025
Publisher: IEEE
DOI: 10.1109/ISGTEUROPE62998.2024.10863512

Development of an IEC 61724-1 Class A sensor-to-Cloud Photovoltaic Monitoring Framework: A Case Study in Malta

Author(s): Brian Bartolo, Brian Azzopardi, Kenneth Scerri
Published in: IEEE PES ISGT Europe 2025, 2025
Publisher: IEEE

Fault Diagnostic Techniques in Practice: A Case Study on Hands-On Training for PV System Reliability,

Author(s): Carlos Meza, Brian Azzopardi, Bernhard Kubicek, Rita Ebner, Aritz Legarrea-Oyarzun, Miquel Ezquer- Mayo, Ioannis Tsanakas, Kai Kaufmann, Domink Lausch, Vlad Costea, Brian Bartolo, Hugo Sanchez
Published in: IEEE PES ISGT Europe 2025, 2025
Publisher: IEEE

Construction and Comparison of Outdoor PV Test Stands in Different Climate Zones

Author(s): Rita Ebner, Marcus Rennhofer, Vassilissa Neussl, Bernhard Kubicek, Ankit Mittal, Gusztav Ujvari, Brian Azzopardi, Alexandre Mignonac, Carlos Meza, Sebastian Dittmann, Ana María Gracia Amillo, Juan Ma
Published in: 2025
Publisher: WIP
DOI: 10.4229/EUPVSEC2025/4CV.1.2

Mitigating Voltage Violations through PV Orientation and Tilt Adjustment in Radial LV Networks

Author(s): Vlad Costea, Brian Azzopardi, Brian Bartolo
Published in: IEEE PES ISGT Europe 2025, 2025
Publisher: IEEE

Evaluating urban solar resource using drones and real-data techniques

Author(s): S. Zerafa, B. Azzopardi
Published in: IET Conference Proceedings, Issue 2022, 2024, ISSN 2732-4494
Publisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
DOI: 10.1049/ICP.2023.0050

Hands-On Training in Photovoltaic Reliability Assessment: A Multinational Educational Approach under the PROMISE Project

Author(s): Carlos Meza, Brian Azzopardi, Bernhard Kubicek, Aritz Legarrea Oyarzun, Ana Gracia-Amillo, Melodie de L'Epine, Steve Zerafa, Austeja Mockeviciute-Azzopardi, Carmel Azzopardi, Brian Bartolo
Published in: EU PVSEC 2024, 2024
Publisher: WIP
DOI: 10.4229/EUPVSEC2024/5DV.3.42

Data-Driven Validation of Photovoltaic Performance in the Climatic Context of Malta

Author(s): Brian Bartolo, Brian Azzopardi, Kenneth Scerri
Published in: 2024 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT EUROPE), 2025
Publisher: IEEE
DOI: 10.1109/ISGTEUROPE62998.2024.10863628

Interactive Learning for PV Systems: A Board Game-based Teaching Strategy for Operations and Maintenance

Author(s): Melodie de l`Epine, Yoselyn Walsh, Carlos Meza, Brian Azzopardi
Published in: 2025
Publisher: WIP

Qualitative Multimodal Diagnostic Assessment of PV Installations: Field Results from the PROMISE Second Advanced School in Malta

Author(s): V. Costea, C. Meza, S. Jahreis, S. Lee, H. Sanchez, Z. Jiang, B. Azzopardi, B. Bartolo, R. Ebner, B. Kubicek, A. Legarrea-Oyarzun, M. Ezquer-Mayo, I. Tsanekas, K. Kaufmann, D. Lautsch, C. Azzopardi, A
Published in: IEEE PES ISGT Europe 2025, 2025
Publisher: IEEE

PROMISE: A Knowledge Transfer Platform to Study Reliability in Mediterranean PV Systems

Author(s): Brian Azzopardi, Marcus Rennhofer, Alexandre Mignonac, Ildefonso Muñoz, Carlos Meza, Melodie de l’Epine, Steve Zerafa
Published in: EU PVSEC 2023, Issue 2023, 2023, ISBN 3-936338-88-4
Publisher: WIP
DOI: 10.4229/EUPVSEC2023/5DV.3.42

Thesis and dissertations (2)

Optimizing Photovoltaic Module Performance: Comparative Analysis of Stabilization Methods and Mitigating Degradation Effects

Author(s): Soha Essbai
Published in: 2023
Publisher: University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria

Data Analytics for Photovoltaics Reliability and Operations

Author(s): Brian Bartolo
Published in: 2025
Publisher: University of Malta

Peer reviewed articles (9)

Energies

Author(s): Sakshi Sharma; Vibhu Jately; Piyush Kuchhal; Peeyush Kala; Brian Azzopardi
Published in: MDPI Energies, Issue 16, 2023, ISSN 1996-1073
Publisher: MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/en16155679

A novel 7-level SCMLI with selective harmonic elimination via war strategy optimization

Author(s): Ankit Singh, Vibhu Jately, Peeyush Kala, Jyoti Joshi, Nitin Kumar Saxena, Shashank Mishra, Pavan Khetrapal, Brian Azzopardi
Published in: Results in Engineering, Issue 27, 2025, ISSN 2590-1230
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/J.RINENG.2025.105765

IEEE Access

Author(s): Ankit Singh; Vibhu Jately; Peeyush Kala; Yongheng Yang; Brian Azzopardi
Published in: IEEE Access, 2024, ISSN 2169-3536
Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3477501

Performance investigation of state-of-the-art metaheuristic techniques for parameter extraction of solar cells/module

Author(s): Abhishek Sharma; Abhinav Sharma; Moshe Averbukh; Vibhu Jately; Shailendra Rajput; Brian Azzopardi; Wei Hong Lim
Published in: Scientific Reports, Issue 13, 2023, ISSN 2045-2322
Publisher: Nature
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-37824-4

Advancements in Multilevel Inverters for Efficient Harnessing of Renewable Energy: A Comprehensive Review and Application Analysis

Author(s): Ankit Singh, Vibhu Jately, Peeyush Kala, Yongheng Yang, Brian Azzopardi
Published in: IEEE Access, Issue 12, 2025, ISSN 2169-3536
Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3477501

Control strategy for current limitation and maximum capacity utilization of grid connected PV inverter under unbalanced grid conditions

Author(s): Jyoti Joshi, Vibhu Jately, Peeyush Kala, Abhishek Sharma, Wei Hong Lim, Brian Azzopardi
Published in: Scientific Reports, Issue 14, 2024, ISSN 2045-2322
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
DOI: 10.1038/S41598-024-60244-X

Development and implementation of a public data repository for photovoltaic systems: Case study malta's living laboratories

Author(s): Brian Bartolo, Brian Azzopardi, Kenneth Scerri
Published in: Solar Energy Advances, Issue 5, 2025, ISSN 2667-1131
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/J.SEJA.2025.100100

IEEE Access

Author(s): Peeyush Kala; Vibhu Jately; Abhinav Sharma; Jyoti Joshi; Brian Azzopardi
Published in: IEEE Access, Issue 11, 2023, ISSN 2169-3536
Publisher: IEEE
DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3311626

Renewable energy integration with electric vehicle technology: A review of the existing smart charging approaches

Author(s): Pranjal Barman, Lachit Dutta, Sushanta Bordoloi, Anamika Kalita, Pronamika Buragohain, Swapna Bharali, Brian Azzopardi
Published in: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Issue 183, 2025, ISSN 1364-0321
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/J.RSER.2023.113518