Advances in the Design and Application of Solar Energy in Buildings
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "G: Energy and Buildings".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editor
Interests: heat transfer; ground heat exchangers; ground source heat pumps; renewable energy sources; environmental engineering; mass transfer; process simulations
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transition to sustainable energy systems has placed solar energy at the forefront of research and innovation, particularly in the built environment. Buildings are responsible for a significant share of global energy consumption, necessitating the development of efficient solutions that integrate solar technologies to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources. Advances in solar energy utilization in buildings encompass a broad spectrum of topics, from photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems to hybrid approaches that enhance energy efficiency and thermal comfort.
This Special Issue aims to present recent advancements in the design, modeling, and application of solar energy technologies in buildings. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address key challenges and innovations in this field, including but not limited to the following:
- Integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems in building envelopes (BIPV, BAPV);
- Solar thermal energy storage and its applications in heating and cooling;
- Hybrid solar energy systems combining PV, solar thermal, and heat pumps;
- Advanced materials and coatings for enhanced solar energy absorption;
- Passive solar design strategies for energy-efficient buildings;
- Phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage in solar applications;
- Modeling and simulation of solar energy systems in buildings;
- Techno-economic and environmental assessments of solar-powered buildings;
- Smart control systems and optimization of solar energy utilization;
- Case studies of net-zero energy buildings (NZEBs) and solar-powered districts.
By gathering cutting-edge research from leading experts, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and innovations that are shaping the future of solar energy in the built environment. We encourage researchers, engineers, and practitioners to contribute their work and share insights that will drive the advancement of sustainable, solar-powered buildings.
Dr. Barbara Król
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- solar energy
- building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs)
- building-applied photovoltaics (BAPVs)
- solar thermal systems
- thermal energy storage
- phase change materials (PCMs)
- passive solar design
- hybrid solar systems
- net-zero energy buildings (NZEBs)
- smart energy management
- energy efficiency in buildings
- sustainable building technologies
- techno-economic analysis of solar systems
- computational modeling of solar applications
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