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Berhane Darsene Dimd

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Berhane Darsene Dimd

PhD student
Department of electric energy

berhane.d.dimd@ntnu.no
+4796655027 Elektro E/F, Gløshaugen
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About

As a passionate and driven PhD candidate specializing in the field of digital solar electricity, my journey is centered around advancements that bridge renewable energy with cutting-edge technologies. My research delves into the role of AI and ML algorithms for enhancing solar energy generation and optimizing its use and distribution. With a keen focus on PV generation forecasting and energy system optimization, I am dedicated to developing innovative solutions that drive sustainability. Leveraging my background as an electric power engineer and hands-on experience, I am committed to shaping a greener and eco-friendly future by unlocking the full potential of solar electricity.

Research Interests:

  • Solar energy technology
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • PV output forecasting
  • Energy optimization
  • Smart grid

https://www.linkedin.com/in/berhane-dimd-76b6b5b1

Research

  • Power System Operation and Analysis – PSOA
  • NTNU Energy Team Solar

Publications

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2025

  • Zenebe, Tarikua Mekashaw; Midtgård, Ole-Morten; Völler, Steve; Dimd, Berhane Darsene. (2025) Solar photovoltaic array short circuit fault analysis with machine learning using pre-trained convolutional neural network for feature selection. Solar Energy Advances
    Academic article

2024

  • Ozdemir, Gokcen; Kuzlu, Murat; Sarp, Salih; Catak, Ferhat Özgur; Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Cali, Umit. (2024) The role of eXplainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) in smart grids. Elsevier
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Garcia, Alfredo Sanchez; Bellmann, Martin Pawel. (2024) Empirical analysis of bifacial photovoltaic modules in high-latitude regions: Performance insights from a field laboratory in Norway. Energy Conversion and Management
    Academic article

2023

  • Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Völler, Steve; Midtgård, Ole-Morten; Sevault, Alexis Gerard Edouard. (2023) The effect of mixed orientation on the accuracy of a forecast model for building integrated photovoltaic systems. Energy Reports
    Academic article
  • Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Völler, Steve; Midtgård, Ole-Morten; Cali, Umit; Sevault, Alexis Gerard Edouard. (2023) Quantification of the Impact of Azimuth and Tilt Angle on the Performance of a PV Output Power Forecasting Model for BIPVs. IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics
    Academic article
  • Nedaei, Amir; Eskandari, Aref; Milimonfared, Jafar; Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Cali, Umit; Aghaei, Mohammadreza. (2023) A Smart Step-by-Step Method for Fault Detection and Severity Assessment in Photovoltaic Arrays. IEEE conference proceedings
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Nedaei, Amir; Eskandari, Aref; Milimonfared, Jafar; Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Cali, Umit; Aghaei, Mohammadreza. (2023) A Bi-Level Line-Line Fault Detection Model for Photovoltaic Arrays Using RBM-Based Automatic Feature Extraction. IEEE conference proceedings
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Cali, Umit; Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Hajialigol, Parisa; Moazami, Amin Nitter; Gourisetti, Sri Nikhil Gupta; Lobaccaro, Gabriele. (2023) Digital Twins: Shaping the Future of Energy Systems and Smart Cities through Cybersecurity, Efficiency, and Sustainability. IEEE conference proceedings
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2022

  • Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Völler, Steve; Cali, Umit; Midtgård, Ole-Morten. (2022) A Review of Machine Learning-Based Photovoltaic Output Power Forecasting: Nordic Context. IEEE Access
    Academic literature review
  • Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Völler, Steve; Midtgård, Ole-Morten; Zenebe, Tarikua Mekashaw. (2022) Ultra-Short-term Photovoltaic Output Power Forecasting using Deep Learning Algorithms. IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference
    Academic article

Journal publications

  • Zenebe, Tarikua Mekashaw; Midtgård, Ole-Morten; Völler, Steve; Dimd, Berhane Darsene. (2025) Solar photovoltaic array short circuit fault analysis with machine learning using pre-trained convolutional neural network for feature selection. Solar Energy Advances
    Academic article
  • Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Garcia, Alfredo Sanchez; Bellmann, Martin Pawel. (2024) Empirical analysis of bifacial photovoltaic modules in high-latitude regions: Performance insights from a field laboratory in Norway. Energy Conversion and Management
    Academic article
  • Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Völler, Steve; Midtgård, Ole-Morten; Sevault, Alexis Gerard Edouard. (2023) The effect of mixed orientation on the accuracy of a forecast model for building integrated photovoltaic systems. Energy Reports
    Academic article
  • Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Völler, Steve; Midtgård, Ole-Morten; Cali, Umit; Sevault, Alexis Gerard Edouard. (2023) Quantification of the Impact of Azimuth and Tilt Angle on the Performance of a PV Output Power Forecasting Model for BIPVs. IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics
    Academic article
  • Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Völler, Steve; Cali, Umit; Midtgård, Ole-Morten. (2022) A Review of Machine Learning-Based Photovoltaic Output Power Forecasting: Nordic Context. IEEE Access
    Academic literature review
  • Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Völler, Steve; Midtgård, Ole-Morten; Zenebe, Tarikua Mekashaw. (2022) Ultra-Short-term Photovoltaic Output Power Forecasting using Deep Learning Algorithms. IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference
    Academic article

Part of book/report

  • Ozdemir, Gokcen; Kuzlu, Murat; Sarp, Salih; Catak, Ferhat Özgur; Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Cali, Umit. (2024) The role of eXplainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) in smart grids. Elsevier
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Nedaei, Amir; Eskandari, Aref; Milimonfared, Jafar; Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Cali, Umit; Aghaei, Mohammadreza. (2023) A Smart Step-by-Step Method for Fault Detection and Severity Assessment in Photovoltaic Arrays. IEEE conference proceedings
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Nedaei, Amir; Eskandari, Aref; Milimonfared, Jafar; Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Cali, Umit; Aghaei, Mohammadreza. (2023) A Bi-Level Line-Line Fault Detection Model for Photovoltaic Arrays Using RBM-Based Automatic Feature Extraction. IEEE conference proceedings
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Cali, Umit; Dimd, Berhane Darsene; Hajialigol, Parisa; Moazami, Amin Nitter; Gourisetti, Sri Nikhil Gupta; Lobaccaro, Gabriele. (2023) Digital Twins: Shaping the Future of Energy Systems and Smart Cities through Cybersecurity, Efficiency, and Sustainability. IEEE conference proceedings
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Outreach

2025

  • Poster
    Garcia, Alfredo Sanchez; Dimd, Berhane Darsene. (2025) Short-Term PV Power Forecasting Using Time Series Decomposition and Machine Learning. FME SOLAR Norwegian Solar Cell Conference , Son, Norway 2025-05-20 - 2025-05-21

2024

  • Poster
    Garcia, Alfredo Sanchez; Dimd, Berhane Darsene. (2024) Comparative Analysis of Deep Learning-Based Solar Irradiance Decomposition Models for High Latitude Regions. Research Centre for Sustainable Solar Cell Technology Norwegian Solar Cell Conference , Son 2024-05-06 - 2024-05-07

2023

  • Poster
    Zenebe, Tarikua Mekashaw; Midtgård, Ole-Morten; Völler, Steve; Dimd, Berhane Darsene. (2023) Photovoltaic Array Operational Fault Analysis with Machine Learning Using Pretrained Deep Learning Models for Feature Selection. 40th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition; Lisbon, Portugal; 18-22 September 2023 , Lisbon 2023-09-18 - 2023-09-22

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