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Experimental, cost and waste analysis of recycling process for crystalline silicon solar module Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Dheeraj Sah, Sushil Kumar
Photovoltaic (PV) technology is projected to supply nearly one fourth of the power need worldwide by year 2050. However, owing to the various toxic as well as valuable materials contained in the panel makes the technology questionable after the end of life. Therefore, there is a need to recycle and recover materials from the solar panels. This study explores different aspects of recycling like recovery
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Insights for China from EU management of recycling end-of-life photovoltaic modules Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Jie Wang, Yi Feng, Yaqun He
With the vigorous advancement of photovoltaic (PV) technology, the management of waste PV modules has emerged as a pivotal concern in the realms of environmental preservation and resource recovery. This study employs the European Union (EU) and China as case studies to conduct a comparative analysis of their respective policies and practices regarding the management of used PV modules. The EU has taken
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Investigation on the daylighting potential in low-latitude subtropical region under different control methods Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Siwei Lou, Yukai Zou, Danny H.W. Li, Yu Huang
Fluctuations of daylight can cause uncertainties in evaluating its accessibility for building design and optimization tasks by the time-averaged solar and daylight data in hourly interval. This study thus investigates the transient daylight fluctuations and their consequences on the electric light that operates under the typical dead-band and time-delay controlling methods for a hot and humid subtropical
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Superior SnO2 electron transport layer via bifunctional interfacial regulation using cesium sulfate for efficient perovskite solar cell Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Rui Liu, Haorong Ren, Yue Yu, Zetan Zhang, Maoxia Xu, Zhenyu Li, Hua Yu
SnO-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) suffer severe nonradiative recombination owing to inefficient carrier extraction and poor perovskite film quality hindering their device performance. It is highly necessary to develop a desirable strategy to minimize nonradiative recombination losses by modifying SnO interface and optimizing perovskite film quality. Herein, Cesium Sulfate (CsSO) is used to modify
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Characteristics of vertical temperature gradient in offices and its impact on air conditioning energy consumption Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Siao Song, Ping Wang, Jibo Long, Xianglong Liu, Zhiyi Li
Installing curtains on windows prevents direct sunlight from entering the indoor working space. It also alters the direction of solar heat radiation and the spatial distribution characteristics of indoor heat gain. This paper analyzes the relationship between the change of heat gain in the working and non-working spaces of the room under the effect of curtains. Meanwhile, it proposes an index of The
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Back contact based T-CAD model for the N1-signal observed in capacitance spectroscopy in CIGS solar cells Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Johan Lauwaert
The origin of the N1 signal in capacitance spectroscopy within CIGS solar cells has been a subject of enduring debate. While its characteristics may vary across different specimens and production processes, its impact on solar cell performance at operational temperatures is anticipated to be limited. Nevertheless, the N1 capacitance signal has evolved into a typical illustration of the community’s
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Turboefficiency: An enhancement to improve existing solar thermal plants with readily available technology Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Carlos Antonio Platero–Gaona, Ignacio López–Paniagua, Javier Muñoz–Antón, Javier Rodríguez–Martín
This paper studies a method to enhance the performance of solar thermal parabolic trough power plants. The method can be applied to new designs and existing plants at a low cost and with minor modifications. It is called the because it is based on increasing the solar–electric efficiency of the plants by means of standard, low pressure turbines. These turbines would only be used at periods of high
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A comparative study of acrylic and epoxy-based adhesives for perovskite solar cells encapsulation Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Gabriela A. Soares, Izabela S. Bicalho, Sergio Castro-Hermosa, Luiza de Q. Corrêa, Bárbara H.S. Miranda, Adriano dos S. Marques, Silvia L. Fernandes, Thainá Cunha, Vinícius V. de Freitas, Rodrigo de Q. Vilaça, Luana Wouk, Diego Bagnis
The development of a reliable encapsulation is a key factor for protecting perovskite solar cells from extrinsic degradation and an important step to commercialization. The use of edge sealing materials has already been proven effective for rigid substrates. However, for flexible devices, a different encapsulation strategy must be developed. In this study, epoxy- and acrylic-based adhesives were tested
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Mass flow distribution measurement in concentrated solar power plants via thermal time-of-flight method Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Thomas Kraft, Gregor Bern, Mark Schmitz, Werner Platzer
To maximize the thermal efficiency of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants with a Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) field, mass flow of the individual loops must be controlled carefully with the aim of achieving optimal loop outlet temperatures. An individual mass flow control has only been introduced in recent power plants, while a mass flow measurement with high temporal and spatial resolution has
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Numerical modeling and experimental validation of an asphalt solar collector using fins Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Firas A. Abbas, Mohammed H. Alhamdo
This research examines a numerical analysis and experimental validation of an asphalt solar collector (ASC) employing fins that attached to the serpentine embedded tube. Copper tubes with bare or finned surfaces and a total length of 3000 mm were placed in the center of a 1000 × 600 × 80 mm sample of hot-mix asphalt. Ten 250 W infrared lamps were arranged in two rows to serve as the heat source. The
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Enhancing the performance of low-concentrator photovoltaic systems using novel configurations of radially microchannel heat sinks Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Ahmed Shohdy, Mohamed Emam, Hidetoshi Sekiguchi, Mahmoud Ahmed
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Enhancing Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Generator (PV-TEG) system performance via mathematical modeling and advanced thermal interface material: An emphasis on Pyrolytic graphite Sheet (PGS) Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Saeed Mahmoud AL Shurafa, Firas Basim Ismail, Hussein A. Kazem, Tan Ee Sann, Tareq Abdel Hameed Almajali
PV-TEG systems utilize waste heat by using TEGs under PV panels. TEGs improve the efficiency of PV and generates more energy. However, rough metal surfaces at contact points reduce the system's thermal efficiency and create air gaps. This paper employs a mathematical model based on principles of thermal resistances and energy conservation. The proposed model is built using MATLAB R2020a. The paper
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Study of a mixed-mode solar dryer integrated with photovoltaic powered dehumidifier Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Jigar K. Andharia, Bhupendra Markam, Jaymin Patel, Subarna Maiti
A mixed-mode solar thermal dryer, with a capacity of 25 kg per batch, was developed and installed in north-eastern India (26° 18′ N, 91° 74′ E) for drying local agricultural products. This dryer was coupled with a solar photovoltaic (PV) operated dehumidifier, having a moisture removal capacity of 20 kg per day. The dehumidifier ensured effective drying and preserved the quality of the final product
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Practical 2-step milling process for sustainable lithium-ion battery anodes from photovoltaic module recycling Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Gwan-Dong Cho, Bo-Yun Jang, Dae-il Kim, Jeong-Gu Yeo, Gi-Hwan Kang, Soohyun Bae, Sukwhan Ko, Jin-Seok Lee, Won Bin Im
Generally, economical recycling processes based on physical methods for recycling of photovoltaic (PV) modules include crushing or milling steps, accompanied by impurity contamination during the silicon (Si) recovery process of PV modules. Previous studies have deal with the contamination of metals, which can be treated relatively easily during further etching steps. However, the contamination of titanium
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Development of a novel tray solar dryer for aquaculture product: Experimental study on drying kinetics and product quality in Eucheuma cottonii seaweed Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Nizar Amir, Mohamad Imron Mustajib, Misri Gozan, Caroline Chan
Fresh seaweed, with its high moisture content, requires extended open sun drying, leading to potential issues like prolonged drying duration and reduced product quality due to dirt and animal contamination. A novel tray solar dryer specifically designed for drying fresh seaweed was developed for seaweed farmers to address these issues. The investigation encompassed several aspects, including the assessment
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A novel capric-stearic acid/expanded perlite-based cementitious mortar for thermal energy storage Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Mengqing Wang, Songyang Liu, Jie Han, Ruixue Bai, Wei Gao, Meng Zhou
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Experimental investigation and artificial neural networks (ANNs) based prediction of thermal performance of solar air heaters with different surface geometry Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Kamil Neyfel Çerçi, Dogan Burak Saydam, Ertaç Hürdoğan, Coskun Ozalp
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Investigation on the diffusion mechanism of Ga element and regulation of the V-shaped bandgap in CIGS thin films based on magnetron sputtering with a quaternary target Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-06 Wanjie Xin, Mingyu Yuan, Chunhong Zeng, Ruixi Lin, Dongying Li, Ruijiang Hong
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3D printed thermo-responsive hydrogel evaporator with enhanced water transport for efficient solar steam generation Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Yunsong Liu, Xiong Zheng
The development of solar interfacial evaporation technology is of great importance to satisfy the growing clean water demand, while there is still a considerable distance between the existing evaporators and practical applications because of their poor evaporation performance and fouling issues. In this paper, a thermo-responsive evaporator was constructed using 3D printing technology by introducing
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Unveiling the mechanical, structural, thermoelectric, and optoelectronic potential of K2NaGaBr6 and K2RbTlBr6 double perovskites for sustainable technologies Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Hudabia Murtaza, Quratul Ain, Junaid Munir, Hamid Ullah, Hamid M. Ghaithan, Abdullah Ahmed Ali Ahmed, Saif M.H. Qaid
Double perovskite halide's remarkable physical qualities and ease of synthesis have drawn much interest in the past few years. To analyze the structural and thermodynamic stability, elastic traits, optical, and thermoelectric analysis of the double perovskites KNaGaBr and KRbTlBr FP-LAPW technique is employed in current work. Exchange correlation effects are treated with PBE-GGA and TB-mBJ approximations
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Conception, realization and testing of a solar cooker built with a spherical reflector in Burkina Faso Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Thierry Sikoudouin Maurice Ky, Brice André Zoungrana, Drissa Boro, Boureima Dianda, Salifou Ouédraogo, Adama Ouédraogo, Sié Kam, Dieudonné Joseph Bathiébo
A system was conceived, realized and tested for solar cooking purpose. It has a spherical shape reflector as concentrator, mounted on two frames for a better orientation towards the sun. The engineering of the system makes it able to reach theoretical geometrical mean concentration of 720 and a theoretical efficiency of 0.42. Thus, the system is easy to manipulate since only the azimuth angle is tracked
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Experimental investigation of nonuniform PV soiling Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Tarik Alkharusi, Mussad M. Alzahrani, Chandan Pandey, Hasan Yildizhan, Christos N. Markides
Photovoltaic (PV) module soiling, i.e., the accumulation of dust on PV module surfaces, poses several challenges to PV system performance. Among these challenges, the nonuniform deposition of soiling across the module surface has received scarce attention. Soiling is directly associated with an overall performance loss, but can also potentially give rise to localised hotspots that can lead to long-term
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Experimental investigation and performance evaluation of an indirect solar dryer: Effect of drying trays Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Mourad Salhi, Dounia Chaatouf, Benyounes Raillani, Samir Amraqui, Ahmed Mezrhab
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Enhancing drinkable water production in conical solar distillers: Comparative analysis of magnet fin heights Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Mohammed El Hadi Attia, Abd Elnaby Kabeel, M.A. Elazab
This paper presents a comparative experimental analysis aimed at improving the production of drinking water from conical solar distillers using magnet fins as a low-cost and efficient storage material. Cylindrical magnet fins with a diameter of 1.6 cm were strategically placed at various heights (2 cm, 1.5 cm, 1 cm, and 0.5 cm) with a spacing of 5 cm on the absorber plate to increase the absorption
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On the energy impact of cool roofs in Dubai Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Afifa Mohammed, Ansar Khan, Hassan Saeed Khan, Mattheos Santamouris
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All sky imaging-based short-term solar irradiance forecasting with Long Short-Term Memory networks Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 N.Y. Hendrikx, K. Barhmi, L.R. Visser, T.A. de Bruin, M. Pó, A.A. Salah, W.G.J.H.M. van Sark
The intermittent nature of solar irradiance, primarily due to cloud movements, leads to rapid short-term fluctuations in the power output of photovoltaic (PV) systems. These fluctuations pose a significant challenge for integrating this renewable energy source into the power grid. Accurate forecasting of solar irradiance is not only crucial but also multi-beneficial. It enables more precise grid management
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A comparative performance analysis of sensible thermal energy storage (with concentrated solar field and sCO2 Brayton Cycle) and hydrogen energy storage (with solar PV field) Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Shubha Sankar Mukherjee, Dibakar Rakshit
Utility scale energy storage is an integral part of renewable energy installations to achieve sustainable and reliable transition to a net zero energy economy. There exists a myriad of such storage solutions each having unique characteristics. This paper attempts at a systems level quantitative study and comparison between two different energy storage technologies, Thermal Energy Storage System (TESS)
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Experimental investigation of a photovoltaic solar air conditioning system and comparison with conventional unit in the context of the state of Piaui, Brazil Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 F.W.D. Rebelo, K.A.R. Ismail, F.A.M. Lino, G.A. Sousa
Globally the building sector is responsible for a big share of electric energy consumption and emissions. To alleviate these impacts it is necessary to improve the energy efficiency besides implementing renewable energy sources for building sector sustainability. PV panels for generating electric energy are most preferred by the sector. In the present study, two similar rooms were prepared one with
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Boosting piezo-photocatalytic activity in CuBi2O4/NaNbO3 by coupling it with PVDF for organic pollutant degradation Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Karthik Dilly Rajan, Ganesh Vattikondala, Maheswaran Rathinam
This work reports a piezo-photocatalytic film, which is easily synthesised and retrievable from water with an environmentally friendly composition exhibiting higher reaction kinetics for degradation of dye using polyvinylidene-fluoride (PVDF), copper bismuth oxide (CuBiO) and sodium niobate (NaNbO). XRD confirmed the structure of CuBiO and NaNbO, and FTIR was used to confirm β-PVDF, while HR-SEM was
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Exploring the impact of carbon finance policy on photovoltaic market development – An experience from China Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Yan Zhao, Hui Sun, Dianyuan Ma
Solar energy is one of the most promising clean energy photovoltaic markets that will play an important role in countries achieving economic decarbonization. A carbon financial policy is an environmental policy that utilizes financial means to reduce carbon emissions. In addition, few existing studies have used textual analysis to study the impact and mechanism of carbon financial policy on the photovoltaic
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Detection of tracker misalignments and estimation of cross-axis slope in photovoltaic plants Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 M. López
Photovoltaic (PV) energy production is becoming a more significant part of the energy mix world-wide due to its clean origin, supportive and cost reductions. Therefore, it is increasingly important to develop methodologies to improve efficiency and reduce energy losses. Solar tracking is a way of increasing the irradiance over the PV field and, subsequently, boosting energy production. Both single-axis
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Demonstration and data analysis of a Zero Emission Building (ZEB) in Beijing, China Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Qimuge Wuyun, Bojia Li, Mengmeng Bian, Conghui Wang, Zhulian Huang, Boyuan Wang, Wenbo Cai, Min Wang, Xinyu Zhang, Tao He, Wei Xu
Building mounted photovoltaic (BMPV) technology is a promised way to achieve carbon peak in building sector. Focused on the influence of heat from PV modules on building envelope’s heat transfer and energy saving performance, and the power generation, the coupling mechanism of power generation and heat transfer of integrated photovoltaic technology on building façades has been investigated. The synergy
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Coupled optical-thermal-electrical modelling of translucent photovoltaic curtain wall considering indoor lighting Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Rui Zhao, Wenjie Zhang, Fengcheng Huang, Longyu Yao
The thermal, optical and electrical properties of PV curtain walls are coupled, and the results obtained from a single calculation model are biased. Therefore, the development of a coupled thermal-optical-electrical performance model for crystalline silicon PV curtain walls is essential for their thermal-optical-electrical performance analysis. In this paper, light harvesting calculation models, heat
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Evaluating the cloud effect on solar irradiation by three-dimensional cloud information Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Hui-Min Zuo, Jun Qiu, Yu-Fan Fan, Fang-Fang Li
A detailed analysis of the effect of clouds on irradiance yields insights into the interaction between clouds and radiation and the precise forecasting of short-term solar radiation. Existing research has mainly focused on the impact of the cloud fraction (CF), i.e., the area distribution of clouds, on radiation. However, three-dimensional cloud information, such as the cloud thickness, also significantly
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Operational and structural parametric analysis of a photovoltaic/thermal system integrated with phase change material Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Dongxin Huo, Tao Zhang, Zhengrong Shi, Haifei Chen, Qifen Li, Jingyong Cai
Applying PCM to the photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system can adjust the operating temperature of the photovoltaic cell and further enhance system efficiency. Hence, in the present study, a novel PV/T-PCM collector by connecting the PCM with the heat-absorbing plate in parallel is first proposed. Then, the dynamic model of the PV/T-PCM system is established and verified. Finally, the sensitivity analysis
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A review of the application of hybrid nanofluids in solar still energy systems and guidelines for future prospects Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Ahmed Kadhim Hussein, Farhan Lafta Rashid, Mohammed Kawa Rasul, Ali Basem, Obai Younis, Raad Z. Homod, Mohammed El Hadi Attia, Mudhar A. Al-Obaidi, Mohamed Bechir Ben Hamida, Bagh Ali, Sajjad Firas Abdulameer
Improving the thermo-physical characteristics of water by the simple process of suspending nano-size particles may enhance the performance of solar distillation systems. More solar energy can be absorbed by the nanofluid and condensing cover of the solar still, thanks to the enhanced characteristics that magnify the temperature differential between the two. To systematically evaluate the latest progress
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Rational designing of phenothiazine dioxide based hole transporting materials for efficient perovskite solar cells Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-26 Muhammad Hanan, Umair, Ahmed Mahal, Javed Iqbal, Rasheed Ahmad Khera, Waqas Akram, Irsa Anjum, Muhammad Arslan, Muhammad Adnan, Kashif Kamran, Hadil Faris Alotaibi, Maysoon Al-Haideri, Zahid Farooq, Muhammad Shabir Mahr
In this study, we design five novel non-fullerene end capped acceptor based efficient hole transporting materials (HTMs) from phenothiazine dioxide-based core. MPW1PW91 functional with a 6-31G basis set was employed for all DFT calculations and simulation analysis. By substituting acceptor groups in PDO2, numbers of parameters like band gaps, the frontier molecular orbitals (FMOs), higher absorption
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Effect of solar radiation and full spectrum artificial sun light drying on the drying characteristics, ultra-structural and textural properties of white radish (Raphanus sativus L.) Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Pratik Nayi, Fu-Yuan Ma, Tzou-Chi Huang, Yun-Cheng Lee, Navneet kumar, Ho-Hsien Chen
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Impact of double-axis tracking on thermal performance of the linear Fresnel Collector: An experimental study Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Sajjad Jahangiri, Ahmed Alhamzawi, Pouya Esfanjani, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour, Sanaz Akbarzadeh
Due to the concerning trend of fossil fuels destructive effect on the environment, renewables, especially solar energy, can be a promising alternative to meet the world's energy demands. Linear Fresnel Collectors (LFCs) are solar thermal collectors that can effectively provide the required thermal energy for various applications. Despite the low capital cost and non-complicated structure of the LFCs
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Investigation on the performance of modified solar distillation system using different composite materials: An experimental and theoretical study Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 M. Abdelgaleel, Eslam Ahmed abdelAziz, Heba Mosalam, A.E. Kabeel, Mohammed Alswat, Khaled Ramzy
The present study explores enhancing the productivity of solar still through the utilization of different enhancement configurations, such as Iron Hemispherical Pieces (IHPs) and Steel Wool Pads (SWPs). Two solar stills were used in this study, one of them is a conventional solar still (CSS) as a comparison reference and the other is a modified solar still (MSS) with different enhancement configurations
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Minimizing annual reflection loss in fixed-tilt photovoltaic modules using graded refractive index (GRIN) anti-reflective glass Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Karinna Martin, Katie Shanks, Yipeng Liu, Jungtaek Kim, Sajad Haghanifar, Mehdi Zarei, Sooraj Sharma, Paul W. Leu
This study evaluates the performance of graded refractive index (GRIN) anti-reflective (AR) structures on photovoltaic (PV) modules across twenty global locations and compares them with conventional thin film AR coatings and bare glass. Optimized glass nanocones were chosen to represent the GRIN structures. Electrodynamic simulations were conducted to assess reflection properties at multiple angles
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Improving vertical solar still performance for efficient Desalination: Investigating the influence of Wick, condensate plate and device dimensions Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Mohammadreza Abbaspour, Qadir Esmaili, Abas Ramiar
Access to sustainable energy sources and clean water remain two of the most significant challenges in the modern world. Fortunately, desalination can be achieved using a variety of renewable energy sources, with solar energy being a notable option. There has been a noticeable increase in interest in the vertical solar still (VSS) as a popular desalination technique in recent years. The performance
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Realistic operation and strategic energy, economic and environmental analyses of a hybrid renewable energy based - micro combined heat and power Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Oon Erixno, Farah Ramadhani, Nasrudin Abd Rahim, Ahmad Rivai
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Metal-organic framework-derived nitrogen-coordinated cobalt single-atom catalysts for triiodide reduction reaction in solar cells Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Jinhua Ou, Rongtao Liang, Wenjie Zhang, Jian Liu, Guozhu Xia, Yangyang Xie, Kaijian Liu, Wenyuan Yan, Qi Zhang, Yihui Zhou
The counter electrode (CE) is a critical component of a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC), and developing Pt-free CEs with high catalytic activities and superior stabilities is urgent. Herein, N-doped carbon-supported Cobalt (Co-NC) single-atom catalysts (SACs) were prepared via in-situ pyrolysis. The DSSCs assembled using the Co-NC SACs CEs exhibited superior power conversion efficiencies (9.25%) compared
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Thermal and photo/electro-thermal conversion characteristics of high energy storage density expanded graphite/polyethylene glycol shaped composite phase change materials Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Kening Yan, Yanhui Feng, Lin Qiu
Compared with other energy storage materials, phase change materials (PCMs) are drawing widespread attention because of their high enthalpy and low temperature change. However, its low thermal conductivity, low photo/electro-thermal conversion characteristics, phase separation and easy leakage are still urgent problems. In this work, expanded graphite/polyethylene glycol (EG/PEG) composites were prepared
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Experimental Evaluation of a Solar-Powered Air Conditioner Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Osama Ayadi, Bilal Rinchi, Fadi Alsaleem
Air conditioning is vital in maintaining indoor comfort and improving air quality, particularly in regions with high temperatures and humidity. However, the increasing demand for air conditioning has significant implications for energy consumption and the environment. Solar air conditioning can play a vital role in mitigating such impacts. This study presents an experimental setup that utilizes a solar
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Green zinc/galactomannan-based hydrogels push up the photovoltage of quasi solid aqueous dye sensitized solar cells Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Ana Yancy Segura Zarate, Lorenzo Gontrani, Simone Galliano, Elvira Maria Bauer, Domenica Tommasa Donia, Claudia Barolo, Matteo Bonomo, Marilena Carbone
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Modelling of bifacial photovoltaic farms to evaluate the profitability of East/West vertical configuration Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Matteo Baricchio, Marc Korevaar, Pavel Babal, Hesan Ziar
East/West (E/W) vertical bifacial photovoltaic (PV) modules can achieve higher profits than the conventional North/South (N/S) tilted configuration depending on the design choices and external conditions. In this study a model based on 2D view factor concept is developed to estimate the power generated by a large-scale bifacial PV farm, considering the non-uniformity of the incident irradiance and
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Modelling iodine diffusion in 2D-Perovskites as a function of the length of the organic spacer molecules Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-17 Roghayeh Imani, Abbas Ghasempour Ardakani, Mahmoud Moradi, T. Jesper Jacobsson, Meysam Pazoki
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Energy and exergy based performance evaluation of an innovative PV-assisted solar dryer with and without modified absorber Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Ankur Gupta, Partha Pratim Borah, Biplab Das, Jayanta Deb Mondal
The advancement of clean and sustainable energy technologies is necessary to fulfill the world's growing energy demand. Food preservation must consider the usage of PV-assisted solar dryers to eliminate the traditional energy-intensive drying systems. However, there is a significant technology gap in the drying system to effectively utilize solar energy. Some modifications can be done through the absorber
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NYSolarCast: A solar power forecasting system for New York State Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Jared A. Lee, Susan M. Dettling, Julia Pearson, Thomas Brummet, David P. Larson
Solar energy generation capacity will need to be greatly increased to meet aggressive clean energy targets by New York State (NYS), which are 70% renewable energy (RE) generation by 2030, and 100% by 2040. Because solar energy is a variable, weather-driven resource, accurate forecasts of solar energy generation both in nowcast (intra-day) and day-ahead time horizons are necessary for electric utilities
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Examining the effects of solar energy Innovations, information and communication technology and financial globalization on environmental quality in the united States via Quantile-On-Quantile KRLS analysis Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo, Muhammad Saeed Meo, Babatunde Sunday Eweade, Oktay Özkan
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Experimental investigation of wind pressures on photovoltaic (PV) panel installed parallel to residential gable roof Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 J.F. Yao, Z.B. Tu, G.H. Shen, Y. Guo, D. Wang
The study was conducted to investigate the wind pressures on PV panels installed parallel to a 30° pitched gable roof, with a special focus on the effects of roof clearance. The wind pressures on the two sides of the scaled panels with four clearances, i.e., ranging from 5 cm to 20 cm with an interval of 5 cm, were tested. The pressure coefficients over taps and zones were examined and discussed. The
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Solar to thermal energy storage performance of composite phase change material supported by copper foam loaded with graphite and boron nitride Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Krishna Kumar Gupta, Pushpendra Kumar Singh Rathore, Basant Singh Sikarwar, A.K. Pandey
Phase Change Materials (PCM) have emerged as one of the potential candidates for solar Thermal Energy Storage (TES) because of their high energy density, low volume change, and easy availability in varying temperature ranges. However, PCM suffers from a few critical drawbacks such as leakage during phase transformation, low thermal conductivity, and poor photothermal energy conversion performance.
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Co-solvent strategy for highly efficient perovskite solar cells by spray coating Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Tie Xu, Yingchen Li, Hongkun Cai, Yinbin Zhu, Chao Liu, Baoyu Han, Zhihao Hu, Fei Zhang, Jian Ni, Juan Li, Jianjun Zhang
The ultrasonic spray coating has been shown to be an effective technique for scaling up production. The nucleation and crystallization process of the perovskite film prepared by the ultrasonic spraying approach is more complicated than that by the spin coating, but they are essential to gaining efficient perovskite solar cells (PSCs). At the same time, the green solvent is the primary problem that
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Dual-meniscus-assisted roller-coating for scalable and patterned perovskite solar cells Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Xuefei Han, Bin Li, Yu Zhao, Chuanming Tian, Kerui Li, Chengyi Hou, Yaogang Li, Hongzhi Wang, Qinghong Zhang
Scaling up the fabrication process for perovskite solar cells has emerged as a prominent research focus in the field of perovskite photovoltaics. Current methods for preparing large-scale perovskite solar cells often struggle to meet the simultaneous requirements of continuous production, high compatibility, and low commissioning costs necessary for industrial-scale manufacturing. Here, the roller
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Performance study of organic photovoltaic/thermal system with synergistic effect of photocatalytic and thermal catalytic technology Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Zhao Jin, HuiJuan Xu, Guiqiang Li, Xudong Zhao, Zhijian Liu, Di Wu, M.Waqar Akram
Organic photovoltaic cells are considered to be an effective solution for maintaining excellent electrical energy output in high temperature environment. However, the application of OPV alone has a low utilization rate of the solar spectrum. The combined application of OPV and other technologies is explored to improve the utilization efficiency of the solar spectrum. Based on the above gaps, this study
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Organic inorganic hybrid solar cell with photoactive hole transporting CuSbS2 nanoflakes Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Debanjan Maity, Partha Ghosal, Melepurath Deepa
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Enhancing water evaporation rate in hemispherical solar distillers through innovative modifications and Nano-PCM integration Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Fadl A. Essa, Wissam H. Alawee, A.S. Abdullah, Suha A. Mohammed, Ali Basem, Hasan Sh. Majdi, Z.M. Omara
Solar distillers have been acknowledged as a promising solution to tackle water scarcity challenges, particularly in regions with limited access to clean water, both in remote and urban areas. They offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly method of water purification by utilizing solar energy to produce freshwater through the vaporization and condensation processes. However, one of the primary
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High-efficiency TOPCon solar cell with superior P + and P++ layer via one-step processing Sol. Energy (IF 6.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Xin Liu, Jianxin Sun, Yixuan Huang, Longqing Jiang, Shuangyu Liu, Feng Qian, Honglie Shen, Yang Yang, Rulong Chen, Guanghua Song, Juan Hong
The boron diffusion process in the front field of N-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells is crucial for PN junction formation and the creation of a selective emitter. This study presents a theoretical model of boron diffusion in silicon using molecular dynamics. The research examines the mean square displacement and diffusion coefficient of boron atoms at varying temperatures,