The aim of this paper is to shed light on the question regarding whether integration an electric battery as a part domestic installation may increase its energy efficiency in comparison with conventional case. When included such installation, two types electrical conversion must be considered, i.e., AC/DC and DC/AC, hence corresponding losses due these converters not forgotten when performing a...

Recent studies have shown that the total energy consumed by the Internet has followed an increasing trend over the years. A considerable part of this energy is wasted due to an inefficient utilization of edge devices, i.e., Personal Computers (PCs) and other user equipment in homes and offices. PCs are often left on even when they are not used (e.g., overnight or during weekends), while other e...