Ian B. Benitez

ORCID: 0000-0002-0114-2217
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Research Areas
  • Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics
  • Energy Load and Power Forecasting
  • Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques
  • Energy and Environment Impacts
  • Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
  • Microgrid Control and Optimization
  • biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Wind Energy Research and Development
  • Energy Harvesting in Wireless Networks
  • Cryptographic Implementations and Security
  • Land Use and Ecosystem Services
  • Access Control and Trust
  • Distributed systems and fault tolerance
  • Facility Location and Emergency Management
  • Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
  • Underwater Vehicles and Communication Systems
  • Service-Oriented Architecture and Web Services
  • Grey System Theory Applications
  • Ideological and Political Education
  • Innovation in Digital Healthcare Systems
  • Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
  • Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
  • Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
  • Ultra-Wideband Communications Technology
  • Caching and Content Delivery

Far Eastern University
2024-2025

University of the Philippines Diliman
2022-2024

Asian Institute of Technology
2024

Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
2020

Access to reliable energy is crucial for development, yet many rural areas in southern Bangladesh suffer from electricity shortages, impeding essential services and hindering social economic progress. This paper proposes integrating renewable energy-based microgrids provide sustainable electricity, thereby improving living conditions boosting growth. A detailed survey Ruma, Bandarban, was conducted load estimation. Simulation results on-grid off-grid are obtained using HOMER Pro PVsyst...

10.1016/j.ecmx.2024.100674 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Energy Conversion and Management X 2024-07-01

Location information is the most crucial used in context-aware applications, e-commerce and IoT-based consumer applications. Traditional methods doesn't focus on network coverage, accuracy, hardware cost, noise dense environment. To defeat these issues, this paper presents a novel localization algorithm for UWB nodes adopting self-calibration ToA measurement The Link quality induction values are instead of RSSI distance estimation by costing technique. A calibration factor (CF) further...

10.1109/tce.2024.3369193 article EN IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics 2024-02-01

In the past few decades, transmission of data over an unsecure channel has resulted in increased rate hacking. The requirement to make multimedia more secure is increasing day by day. Numerous algorithms have been developed improve efficiency and robustness encryption process. this article, a novel image algorithm presented. It based on modified chaotic logistic map (CLM) that provides advantage taking less computational time encrypt input image. Shannon’s idea using substitution–permutation...

10.3390/info15030172 article EN cc-by Information 2024-03-21

This study explores the forecasting accuracy of SARIMAX, LSTM, and XGBoost models in predicting solar PV output using one-year data from three installations Philippines. The research aims to compare performance these with their hybrid counterparts investigate performance. utilizes adjusted shortwave radiation (SWR) product Advanced Himawari Imager 8 (AHI-8), as a proxy for situ irradiance, weather parameters, improve models. results show that SARIMAX outperforms XGBoost, combinations Plants...

10.3390/en16237823 article EN cc-by Energies 2023-11-28

This study proposes a modified gaps filling method, expanding the column mean imputation method and evaluated using randomly generated missing values comprising 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% of original data on power output. The XGBoost algorithm was implemented as forecasting model processed datasets two sources solar radiation data, namely, Shortwave Radiation (SWR) from Advanced Himawari Imager 8 (AHI-8) Surface Solar Downward (SSRD) ERA5 global reanalysis data. accuracy sets forecasted output Root...

10.1063/5.0157570 article EN Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy 2023-07-01

Forecasting models are often constrained by data availability, and in forecasting solar photovoltaic (PV) output, the literature suggests that irradiance contributes most to PV output. The objective of this study is identify which between satellite-based reanalysis data, namely, short wave radiation (SWR) surface downward (SSRD), respectively, a better alternative situ output should latter become unavailable. Nine seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average with exogenous variables...

10.1063/5.0160488 article EN Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy 2023-11-01

In the past few decades, transmission of data over an unsecure channel resulted in increased rate hacking. Therefore, requirement to make multimedia more secure is increasing day by day. Numerous algorithms are developed improve efficiency and robustness. this article, a novel image encryption algorithm presented. It based on modified chaotic logistic map (CLM) that provides advantage having less computational time encrypt input image. The Shannon’s idea using substitution-permutation...

10.20944/preprints202402.0380.v1 preprint EN 2024-02-06

Energy accessibility remains a critical determinant of development, yet many rural areas, particularly in southern Bangladesh, deal with electricity shortages, hindering essential services and socio-economic advancement. This paper examines the feasibility implementing renewable energy-powered microgrids to address these challenges, aiming provide sustainable reliable underserved communities, thereby elevating living standards, fostering economic progress, enhancing overall well-being. We...

10.2139/ssrn.4851127 preprint EN 2024-01-01

Over the past few decades, there has been a continuous increase in public interest for solar energy as an alternative and cleaner source of energy. Therefore, it is not surprising that similar developing accurate models to forecast photovoltaic (PV) power production. Such vary depending on geographical location PV sites seasons considered. The Philippines yet have output forecasting model adapted country's local conditions. This study aims evaluate Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving...

10.1109/icue55325.2022.10113538 article EN 2022-10-26

Abstract. The balance between food security and energy is a national issue of extreme importance. A more stable supply electricity could be achieved as solar farms expand but at the expense losing some prime agricultural lands which endangers availability sufficient produce. This study aims to use ANN-Cellular Automata (CA) via Geographic Information System (GIS) platform remote sensing (RS) data assess impact cropland transition other land use/land cover (LULC). Several remotely sensed were...

10.5194/isprs-archives-xlviii-m-1-2023-255-2023 article EN cc-by ˜The œinternational archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences/International archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences 2023-04-21

Outdoor performance of PV modules is considered site-specific and dependent on environmental factors. This study aims to evaluate the mono-Si poly-Si in Philippines. Two experiments were conducted simultaneously at Electrical Electronics Engineering Institute (EEEI) rooftop University Philippines Diliman. Experiments compare relative energy outdoor conditions, investigate effect irradiance, module temperature, dust accumulation surface its production, respectively. In terms performance, has...

10.1109/icpsasia58343.2023.10294441 article EN 2022 IEEE/IAS Industrial and Commercial Power System Asia (I&CPS Asia) 2023-07-07

Abstract. The SINAG Web Portal, a web-based GIS platform that hosts spatial data and forecasting model for solar PV installation assessment, serves as repository the products outputs of SolarPot OutSolar components research project called Solar Resource Installation Assessment Using Geospatial Technologies (SINAG). website was developed with frontend backend services which involved use content management system, database systems, cloud virtual machines, Linux operating programming languages,...

10.5194/isprs-archives-xlviii-4-w8-2023-107-2024 article EN cc-by ˜The œinternational archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences/International archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences 2024-04-24

Abstract. The sustainable energy transition in the Philippines requires accurate forecasting of solar PV output to optimize efficiency and grid management. While existing studies have emphasized positive correlation between irradiance production, this study aims explore whether improves with inclusion weather data. This research conducts a comparative analysis relying solely on against integrating various parameters enhance forecasting. focuses three distinct locations (Pangasinan, Negros...

10.5194/isprs-archives-xlviii-4-w8-2023-279-2024 article EN cc-by ˜The œinternational archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences/International archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences 2024-04-25

Abstract. Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology has been gaining popularity in the Philippines as an alternative source of sustainable energy. In such technology, module tilt angle and weather conditions are among system parameters that have substantial impacts on PV performance. Previous studies considered either angles or conditions, but not combined impact these two solar power output. The objective this study is to examine effects variables output systems Muntinlupa City, Philippines. Three...

10.5194/isprs-archives-xlviii-4-w8-2023-47-2024 article EN cc-by ˜The œinternational archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences/International archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences 2024-04-24

Numerous simulation software programs have been developed in response to the increasing popularity of renewable energy sources, particularly photovoltaic (PV) solar energy, with aim making design, analysis, and optimization PV systems easier. This study presents a comprehensive evaluation five well known packages: SAM, PVsyst, HOMER, PVSOL, RETScreen assist users selecting most suitable tool for their needs. It highlights salient characteristics each program developers that created it....

10.2139/ssrn.4837474 preprint EN 2024-01-01

Abstract. This paper presents a collaborative effort to develop localized solar photovoltaic (PV) power output (PPV) forecasting models for the Philippines using geospatial data. It underlines importance of energy in country and discusses opportunities challenges associated with PPV forecasting. Project SINAG, two-year research project, aimed PV through approach academic institutions, industries, government agencies. Actual data from 43 installations were analyzed alongside meteorological...

10.5194/isprs-annals-x-5-2024-143-2024 article EN cc-by ISPRS annals of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences 2024-11-11
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