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  1. Energy yield estimation of on-vehicle photovoltaic systems in urban environments

    Article • Renewable Energy, October 2023, Elsevier

    Nick Papanikolaou

  2. Power Quality Measurements in Shipboard Microgrids: A Case Study

    Article • September 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  3. Primary Side Control of a Self-Oscillating Wireless EV Charger with Inherent ZCS Operation

    Article • June 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  4. Moving towards Greener Road Transportation: A Review

    Article • Clean Technologies, June 2023, MDPI AG

    Nick Papanikolaou

  5. Development of a Smart Photovoltaic Cell

    Article • April 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  6. Feasibility Study of a Fully Decentralized Control Scheme for PV Cell-Level Cascaded H-Bridge Inverters

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  7. Incorporation of Battery Units in Zero Energy Buildings: A Case Study

    Article • October 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  8. Experimental Performance Benchmark for Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithms

    Article • October 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  9. Digital Control Implementation for PV Cell-Level Inverters

    Article • June 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  10. Energy Harvesting Techniques for Thermal City-Buses

    Article • June 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  11. Digital Implementation of P-Q Control in Grid-Tied Inverters for Educational Purposes

    Article • June 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  12. Investigation of Communication Delay Impact on DC Microgrids with Adaptive Droop Control

    Article • November 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  13. Voltage Transients Mitigation in the DC Distribution Network of More/All Electric Aircrafts

    Article • Energies, August 2020, MDPI AG

    Nick Papanikolaou

  14. Analysis, Design and Simulation of an On-Chip DC/DC/AC Conversion System for PV Applications

    Article • November 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  15. Experimental Investigation of a Digitally Current Controlled Synchronous Buck DC/DC Converter for Microgrids Applications

    Article • November 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  16. On the Injection of Sub/Inter-Harmonic Current Components for Active Anti-Islanding Purposes

    Article • Energies, August 2018, MDPI AG

    Nick Papanikolaou

  17. Comparative study of active anti-islanding schemes compatible to MICs in the prospect of high penetration levels and weak grid conditions

    Article • IET Generation Transmission & Distribution, August 2018, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Nick Papanikolaou, Dr. Anastasios Ch Kyritsis

  18. Energy Saving Estimation of Athens Trolleybuses Considering Regenerative Braking and Improved Control Scheme

    Article • Resources, July 2018, MDPI AG

    Nick Papanikolaou

  19. Microcontroller Based Implementation of Peak Current Control Method in a Bidirectional Buck-Boost DC-DC Converter

    Article • June 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  20. Installation Guidelines

    Article • January 2018, Elsevier

    Dr. Anastasios Ch Kyritsis, Nick Papanikolaou

  21. Evolution of PV systems in Greece and review of applicable solutions for higher penetration levels

    Article • Renewable Energy, August 2017, Elsevier

    Professor Ioannis F GONOS, Nick Papanikolaou, Dr. Anastasios Ch Kyritsis

  22. Incorporation of harmonic injection in Flyback inverter for the implementation of an active anti-islanding technique

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, January 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou, Dr. Anastasios Ch Kyritsis

  23. Active Thermoelectric Cooling Solutions for Airspace Applications: the THERMICOOL Project

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  24. On the investigation of energy saving aspects of commercial lifts

    Article • Energy Efficiency, November 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Nick Papanikolaou

  25. Protection of 100kWp photovoltaic system against atmospheric overvoltages: A case study

    Article • September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Ioannis F GONOS, Nick Papanikolaou, Dr. Anastasios Ch Kyritsis

  26. Investigation of Parallel Active Filters’ Limitations for Power Decoupling on Single-Stage/Single-Phase Microinverters

    Article • IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou, Dr. Anastasios Ch Kyritsis

  27. Islanding Detection Methods for Distributed PV Systems Overview and Experimental Study

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Nick Papanikolaou, Dr. Anastasios Ch Kyritsis

  28. Lightning protection of PV systems

    Article • Energy Systems, December 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Ioannis F GONOS, Nick Papanikolaou

  29. Fault ride through concept in low voltage distributed photovoltaic generators for various dispersion and penetration scenarios

    Article • Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, December 2015, Elsevier

    Nick Papanikolaou

  30. Investigation of a Waste Heat Recovery System for a more electric ship

    Article • September 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Theodoros Tsiftsis, Nick Papanikolaou, Dr. Anastasios Ch Kyritsis

  31. Applying fault ride through capability to single phase grid connected PV systems

    Article • September 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  32. Design Considerations for Single-Phase Line Frequency Transformers Applied at Photovoltaic Systems

    Article • IEEE Power and Energy Technology Systems Journal, September 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou, Dr. Anastasios Ch Kyritsis

  33. Optimum design of low-voltage distributed photovoltaic systems oriented to enhanced fault ride through capability

    Article • IET Generation Transmission & Distribution, July 2015, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  34. Deployment of wireless sensor network in dispersed renewable energy sources for increasing efficiency of power distribution networks

    Article • Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, June 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Theodoros Tsiftsis, Nick Papanikolaou

  35. Analysis and design of a universal energy recovery converter for use with industrial inverters

    Article • June 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  36. Reliability analysis for a waste heat recovery power electronic interface applied at all-electric aircrafts

    Article • March 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  37. Effect of the grounding resistance to the behaviour of high-voltage transmission lines’ surge arresters

    Article • IET Science Measurement & Technology, November 2014, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Professor Ioannis F GONOS, Nick Papanikolaou

  38. Design of Three-Phase Autonomous PV Residential Systems With Improved Power Quality

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, October 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Ioannis F GONOS, Nick Papanikolaou

  39. Incorporating power converters for energy saving marine applications

    Article • September 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou, Dr. Anastasios Ch Kyritsis

  40. Energy saving during modern lift operation

    Article • September 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  41. Investigation of the control scheme of a single phase Cascade H-Bridge multilevel converter capable for grid interconnection of a PV park along with reactive power regulation and maximum power point tracking

    Article • June 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  42. Power quality assessment for autonomous residential PV systems

    Article • May 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Ioannis F GONOS, Nick Papanikolaou

  43. Estimation of maximum distributed photovoltaic penetration level, driven by flyback inverters in discontinuous conduction mode

    Article • May 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  44. Power Quality Analysis for 3-Phase Standalone Photovoltaic Installations: A Case Study

    Article • January 2014, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Professor Ioannis F GONOS, Nick Papanikolaou

  45. Combination of Building Applied PV Panels with Thermoelectric Generation and Geothermal Cooling

    Article • January 2014, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  46. Introducing an improved bidirectional charger concept for modern residential standalone PV systems

    Article • Energy Systems, November 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Nick Papanikolaou

  47. Statistical survey of elevator accidents in Greece

    Article • Safety Science, November 2013, Elsevier

    Nick Papanikolaou

  48. Design principles of low voltage distributed generation units with increased fault ride through capability

    Article • September 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  49. Modeling and analysis of an innovative waste heat recovery system for helicopters

    Article • September 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  50. Low-voltage ride-through concept in flyback inverter-based alternating current–photovoltaic modules

    Article • IET Power Electronics, August 2013, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  51. On the Application of Cooperative Communications in Renewable Energy Sources for Maximizing the Reliability of Power Distribution Networks

    Article • Journal of Green Engineering, January 2013, River Publishers

    Theodoros Tsiftsis, Nick Papanikolaou

  52. Comparison and Evaluation of Power Factor Correction Topologies for Industrial Applications

    Article • Energy and Power Engineering, January 2013, Scientific Research Publishing, Inc,

    Nick Papanikolaou

  53. Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Brake Energy Recovery in Industrial Loads

    Article • Energy and Power Engineering, January 2013, Scientific Research Publishing, Inc,

    Nick Papanikolaou

  54. Intelligent Decisions Modeling for Energy Saving in Lifts:An Application for Kleemann Hellas Elevators

    Article • Energy and Power Engineering, January 2013, Scientific Research Publishing, Inc,

    Nick Papanikolaou

  55. Innovative waste heat recovery systems in rotorcrafts

    Article • October 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  56. A Weighted-Efficiency-Oriented Design Methodology of Flyback Inverter for AC Photovoltaic Modules

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, July 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  57. Enhanced Current Pulsation Smoothing Parallel Active Filter for single stage grid-connected AC-PV modules

    Article • September 2008, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou, Dr. Anastasios Ch Kyritsis

  58. Optimum Design of the Current-Source Flyback Inverter for Decentralized Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, March 2008, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou, Dr. Anastasios Ch Kyritsis

  59. A novel Parallel Active Filter for Current Pulsation Smoothing on single stage grid-connected AC-PV modules

    Article • January 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou, Dr. Anastasios Ch Kyritsis

  60. Design and control of a current source flyback inverter for decentralized grid-connected photovoltaic systems

    Article • January 2005, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  61. Design of a PFC AC/DC flyback converter for low voltage applications

    Article • January 2005, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  62. Active Voltage Clamp in Flyback Converters Operating in CCM Mode Under Wide Load Variation

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, June 2004, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  63. Minimisation of power losses in PFC flyback converters operating in the continuous conduction mode

    Article • IEE Proceedings - Electric Power Applications, January 2002, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  64. Novel technique for power factor correction in flyback converters

    Article • IEE Proceedings - Electric Power Applications, January 2001, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Nick Papanikolaou

  65. Power factor correction in AC/DC converters: design and measuring problems

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Nick Papanikolaou