Artificial Intelligence in Renewable Energy: A Systematic Review of Trends in Solar, Wind, and Smart Grid Applications

Razak, Tajul Rosli; Ismail, Mohammad Hafiz; Darus, Mohamad Yusof; Jarimi, Hasila; Su, Yuehong

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Research and Reviews in Sustainability

Volume 1, 2025, Article 2025.001

Review

Artificial Intelligence in Renewable Energy: A Systematic Review of Trends in Solar, Wind, and Smart Grid Applications

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¹Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia; Department of Architecture and Built Environment, The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, United Kingdom

²Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 02600 Arau, Malaysia

³Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia

⁴Solar Energy Research Institute. The National University of Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, MY; Department of Architecture and Built Environment, The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, United Kingdom

⁵Department of Architecture and Built Environment, The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Artificial Intelligence in Renewable Energy: A Systematic Review of Trends in Solar, Wind, and Smart Grid Applications

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