Dr. Kedar Mehta, PhD.

Publications

 2024

• Bazzi, A., El Hafdaoui, H., Khallaayoun, A., Mehta, K., Ouazzani, K., Zörner, W., Optimization Model of Hybrid Renewable Energy Generation for Electric Bus Charging Stations, Energies 17 (2024) 53, https://doi.org/10.3390/en17010053.
• Besner, R., Mehta, K., Zörner, W., How to Achieve Optimal Delivery of Energy Services for Informal Settlements? A Methodology, in: International Solar Energy Society, Proceedings: ISES Solar World Congress 2023, 2024, pp. 1–11, 03.11.2023, New Delhi, India,https://doi.org/10.18086/swc.2023.06.02.
• Mehta, K., Zörner, W., Comfort in Cold: A Novel Approach to Sustainable Building Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy Advances (2024) 100055, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seja.2024.100055.
  
  2023
• Besner, R., Mehta, K., Ehrenwirth, M., Trinkl, C., Zörner, W., Energy-Hubs for Informal Settlements: An Interdisciplinary Approach, in: International Conference on Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini Grids, 4th ed., Palma de Mallorca, Spain, 2023, pp. 138–139, https://agenda.uib.es/84297/section/43582/4th-international-conference-on-solar-technologies-and-hybrid-mini-grids-to-improve-energy-access.html.
• Besner, R., Mehta, K., Zörner, W., How to Enhance Energy Services in Informal Settlements? Qualitative Comparison of Renewable Energy Solutions, Energies 16 (2023) 4687, https://doi.org/10.3390/en16124687.
• Besner, R., Mehta, K., Zörner, W., Umfassende Analyse geeigneter Energieversorgungstechnologien für informelle Siedlungen in Sub-Sahara Afrika, in: V. Wesselak, 6. Regenerative Energietechnik Konferenz in Nordhausen, Institut für Regenerative Energietechnik, Nordhausen, 2023, pp. 160–170.
• El Makroum, R., Khallaayoun, A., Lghoul, R., Mehta, K., Zörner, W., Home Energy Management System Based on Genetic Algorithm for Load Scheduling: A Case Study Based on Real Life Consumption Data, Energies 16 (2023) 2698, https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062698.
• Lwakatare, B., Mehta, K., Zörner, W., Trinkl, C., Ehrenwirth, M., Ileka, H., Experimental analysis of a Decentralized Solar PV System complementing an existing Mini-Grid in a growing Rural Settlement, in: International Conference on Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini Grids, 4th ed., Palma de Mallorca, Spain, 2023, pp. 76–77, https://agenda.uib.es/84297/section/43582/4th-international-conference-on-solar-technologies-and-hybrid-mini-grids-to-improve-energy-access.html.
• Mehta, K., Ehrenwirth, M., Zörner, W., Greenough, R., Need of energy transition at roof of the world: Correlative approach to interpret energy identity of high-altitude Central Asian communities, Energy for Sustainable Development 76 (2023) 101271, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2023.101271.
• Mehta, K., Zörner, W., Closing the Energy Efficiency Gap in High-altitude and Cold Climatic Communities, in: World Sustainable Energy Days, 2023, 28.02.2023 - 03.03.2023, Wels, Austria.
  Mehta, K., Zörner, W., Cracking the code: mapping residential building energy performance in rural Central Asia through building typologies, SN Appl. Sci. 5 (2023), https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-023-05607-1.
• Nouicer, D., Abdellaoui, F., Msadaa, I., Grayaa, K., Mehta, K., Zörner, W., Transition from Internal Combustion Engine to Electric Vehicles Fleets: A Tunisian Public Utility Use Case, in: World Sustainable Energy Days, 2023, 28.02.2023 - 03.03.2023, Wels, Austria.
  
  2022
• Lwakatare, B., Mehta, K., Ehrenwirth, M., Zörner, W., Trinkl, C., Katende, J., Shigwedha Josheph, Ileka, H., Technical Feasibility Study of Micro-Grid Integration to Electrify Rural Settlements of Sub-Saharan Africa: Under Review, in: EuroSun2022. 14th International Conference on Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry, 2022, 25.09.2022-29.09.2022, Kassel, Germany.
• Mehta, K., Beringer, J., Ehrenwirth, M., Trinkl, C., Zörner, W., Sustainable Housing Insulation for High-altitude Kyrgyzstan: A Technical Guide: Under review, in: EuroSun2022. 14th International Conference on Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry, 2022, 25.09.2022-29.09.2022, Kassel, Germany.
• Mehta, K., Ehrenwirth, M., Trinkl, C., Zörner, W., Towards Sustainable Community Development through Renewable Energies in Kyrgyzstan: A Detailed Assessment and Outlook, World 3 (2022) 327–343, https://doi.org/10.3390/world3020018.
• Mehta, K., Ehrenwirth, M., Zörner, W., Mapping Potential for Improving Rural Energy Services in Kyrgyzstan: Factors for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in the Community Context, World 3 (2022) 586–606, https://doi.org/10.3390/world3030032.
• Mehta, K., Lwakatare, B., Ehrenwirth, M., Trinkl, C., Zörner, W., Katende, J., Shigwedha Josheph, Ileka, H., Mini-Grid or Grid Extension? The Strategies for Electrification Schemes Concerning Population Density in Sub-Saharan Africa, in: EuroSun2022. 14th International Conference on Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry, 2022, 25.09.2022-29.09.2022, Kassel, Germany.
• Mehta, K., Mingaleva, E., Zörner, W., Degembaeva, N., Baibagyshov, E., Comprehensive Analysis of the Energy Legislative Framework of Kyrgyzstan: Investigation to Develop a Roadmap of Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Sector, Cleaner Energy Systems (2022) 100013, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cles.2022.100013.
• Mehta, K., Zörner, W., Greenough, R., Residential Building Construction Techniques and the Potential for Energy Efficiency in Central Asia: Example from High-Altitude Rural Settlement in Kyrgyzstan, Energies 15 (2022) 8869, https://doi.org/10.3390/en15238869.
• Missall, S., Welp, M., Mehta, K., Degembaeva, N., Akmatov, K., Zörner, W., In Search for the Optimal Forest Use Behaviour: Riparian Forest Use in Central Asia, Using the Example of Ak-Tal, Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, Forests 13 (2022) 1254, https://doi.org/10.3390/f13081254.
  
  2021
• Beringer, J., Mehta, K., Ehrenwirth, M., Trinkl, C., Zörner, W., Performance Comparison of Different Types of Solar Thermal Collectors on Residential Space Heating Demand in High-Altitude Cold Climatic Environment: A Simulation-Based Study, in: International Solar Energy Society (ISES), Proceedings of the ISES Solar World Congress 2021, 25.10.2021 - 29.10.2021, 2021, https://proceedings.ises.org/swc2021/swc2021-proceedings.pdf, https://doi.org/10.18086/swc.2021.24.01.
• Beringer, J., Mehta, K., Ehrenwirth, M., Zörner, W., Sustainable materials for insulating high-altitude rural Kyrgyz residential houses: A parametric economic study, in: M. Söllner, G. Pirkl, Konferenzband zur Applied Research Konferenz (ARC) 2021, 2021, pp. 183–188, 23.07.2021, OTH Amberg-Weiden Virtual Conference.
• Bugaje, A., Yadav, A., Mehta, K., Ojinji, F., Ehrenwirth, M., Trinkl, C., Zörner, W., Influence of Input Parameters on Artificial Neural Networks for Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic Power Forecasting, in: D. Schulz, NEIS 2021 Conference: Conference on Sustainable Energy Supply and Energy Storage Systems Hamburg, 13-14 September 2021, VDE VERLAG, Berlin, 2021.
• Kühnel, S., Ahmad, T., Mehta, K., Ehrenwirth, M., Besner, R., Knepper, K., Ileka, H., Trinkl, C., Zörner, W., Holistic approach to develop electricity load profiles for rural off- grid communities in sub-Saharan Africa, in: International Solar Energy Society (ISES), Proceedings of the ISES Solar World Congress 2021, 25.10.2021 - 29.10.2021, 2021, https://proceedings.ises.org/swc2021/swc2021-proceedings.pdf.
• Mehta, K., Ehrenwirth, M., Missall, S., Degembaeva, N., Akmatov, K., Zörner, W., Energy Profiling of a High-Altitude Kyrgyz Community: Challenges and Motivations to Preserve Floodplain Ecosystems Based on Household Survey, Sustainability 13 (2021) 13086, https://doi.org/10.3390/su132313086.
• Mehta, K., Ehrenwirth, M., Trinkl, C., Zörner, W., Greenough, R., Rural Livelihoods and Energy Vulnerability: A Derivation of Driving Factors for Household Energy Consumption Pattern and Sustainable Energy Transition, in: University of Central Asia, The Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, International Security and Development Center, 7th Annual ‘Life in Kyrgyzstan’ Conference, 2021, October 26-28, 2021, Kyrgyztsan (Online).
• Mehta, K., Ehrenwirth, M., Trinkl, C., Zörner, W., Greenough, R., The Energy Situation in Central Asia: A Comprehensive Energy Review Focusing on Rural Areas, Energies 14 (2021) 2805, https://doi.org/10.3390/en14102805.
• Mehta, K., Mingaleva, E., Ehrenwirth, M., Trinkl, C., Zörner, W., Comprehensive Analysis of the Energy Legislative Framework of Kyrgyzstan: Investigation to Develop a Roadmap of Kyrgyz Renewable Energy Sector, in: 2021, 10.10.2021-15.10.2021, Dubrovnik (Croatia).
• Quintana, F., Mehta, K., Ehrenwirth, M., Trinkl, C., Zörner, W., Betz, F., Lauermann, M., Cyffka, B., Baibagyshov, E., In-Depth Assessment and Feasibility Study of a Solar PV Farm for a High-Altitude Region: Bridging the Gap Between Technical Potential and Market Barriers in Kyrgyzstan, in: International Solar Energy Society (ISES), Proceedings of the ISES Solar World Congress 2021, 25.10.2021 - 29.10.2021, 2021, https://proceedings.ises.org/swc2021/swc2021-proceedings.pdf.
  
  2020
• Lauermann, M., Betz, F., Mehta, K., Thevs, N., Ehrenwirth, M., Zörner, W., Cyffka, B., Preservation of Selected Ecosystem Services in the Floodplains of the Naryn River (Kyrgyzstan): Introducing the ÖkoFlussPlan Project, in: Geographica Augustana, 2020, pp. 47–53, Heidelberg.
• Mehta, K., Ehrenwirth, M., Trinkl, C., Zörner, W., Greenough, R., A Parametric Study on the Feasibility of Solar-thermal Space Heating and Hot Water Preparation under Cold Climates in Central Asian Rural Areas, in: A. Charalambides, W. Streicher, D. Mugnier, Proceedings of the ISES EuroSun 2020 Conference – 13th International Conference on Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry, International Solar Energy Society, Freiburg, Germany, 2020, pp. 1–12, 01-09-2020 - 03-09-2020, Online, https://doi.org/10.18086/eurosun.2020.04.03.
• Mehta, K., Ehrenwirth, M., Trinkl, C., Zörner, W., Greenough, R., Impact of Locally Available Thermal Insulation Structures on Space Heating Demand of High-altitude Rural Buildings: A Case Study of Kyrgyzstan, in: A. Charalambides, W. Streicher, D. Mugnier, Proceedings of the ISES EuroSun 2020 Conference – 13th International Conference on Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry, International Solar Energy Society, Freiburg, Germany, 2020, pp. 1–12, 01-09-2020 - 03-09-2020, Online, https://doi.org/10.18086/eurosun.2020.04.04.