Solar Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies

Dear Colleagues,

The transition to a sustainable energy future greatly depends on advancing technologies for efficiently converting and storing solar energy. As demand for renewable energy systems grows, innovations in materials, devices, and processes are crucial for overcoming current technical and economic challenges. To foster the exchange of cutting-edge research and innovative solutions, we announce the Special Issue "Solar Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies" in the Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems Section of Energies.

This Special Issue will gather original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and novel case studies that address the latest developments and emerging trends in the field. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advanced photovoltaic technologies and high-efficiency solar cells;
• Thermal energy storage systems integrated with solar energy;
• Hybrid solar energy systems combining multiple storage and conversion technologies;
• Modeling, simulation, and optimization of solar energy conversion and storage processes;
• Materials development for improved solar harvesting and thermal energy storage;
• Passive and active cooling techniques for photovoltaic modules;
• Solar-driven energy systems for industrial, residential, and mobility applications;
• Life-cycle analysis, techno-economic assessment, and performance evaluation of solar systems;
• Integration of solar energy storage into smart grids and decentralized energy networks.

We particularly welcome interdisciplinary works that connect fundamental research in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, material science, and system optimization with practical applications. Contributions that explore innovative strategies for enhancing energy efficiency, durability, and scalability are also particularly encouraged.

Dr. Rosa Pilar Merchán Corral
Dr. Julián González Ayala
Guest Editors

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