Research collection

Renewable Energy & Energy Systems

Renewable energy integration and forecasting, energy management and intelligent control, and the optimisation of low-carbon energy systems.

Founders' research

Academic publications

Selected academic publications by IFG Intelligence's founders, reflecting their research expertise across the company's specialist areas.

  1. Data preprocessing techniques for statistical photovoltaic forecasting models

    Falope, T. O., Lao, L. & Huo, D.

    Measurement, 282, 121997, 2026

    Introduces and evaluates a systematic framework for photovoltaic forecasting data preprocessing, demonstrating how combinations and sequencing of techniques influence prediction accuracy across machine-learning models.

  2. Development of an integrated energy management system for off-grid solar applications with advanced solar forecasting, time-of-use tariffs, and direct load control

    Falope, T. O., Lao, L., Huo, D. & Kuang, B.

    Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 39, 101449, 2024

    Develops an integrated energy management system combining solar forecasting, time-of-use tariffs and direct load control, demonstrating reduced costs and emissions and improved photovoltaic utilisation in off-grid applications.

  3. A Three-Step Weather Data Approach in Solar Energy Prediction Using Machine Learning

    Falope, T. O., Lao, L. & Hanak, D.

    Renewable Energy Focus, 50, 100615, 2024

    Develops a three-step solar forecasting approach combining weather-variable selection, data fusion and machine learning to improve photovoltaic generation predictions across utility-scale and residential installations.

  4. Hybrid energy system integration and management for solar energy: A review

    Falope, T. O., Lao, L., Hanak, D. & Huo, D.

    Energy Conversion and Management: X, 21, 100527, 2024

    Reviews integrated energy management approaches for solar and hybrid energy systems, examining predictive and real-time control, supply-demand coordination and frameworks for improved renewable-energy integration.