Mata, T. M.Caetano, NídiaMendes, A. M.Martins, A. A.2019-03-222019-03-222015http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/13104It is consensual that current patterns of energy consumption and usage are unsustainable in the medium to long term, as mankind still has an overwhelming dependence on fossil fuels. Various renewable energy systems are being studied, developed and implemented, with the main goals of reducing the dependence on fossil fuels, decreasing the environmental impacts, increasing energy supply and security, among other purposes.engconference object