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Photovoltaic Technologies and System Integration

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 June 2022) | Viewed by 4571

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Teesside University, Campus Heart, Southfield Rd, Middlesbrough TS1 3BX, UK
Interests: photovoltaic (PV) system; turbines; renewable energy technologies; electronics reliability; systems modeling and simulation; materials; engineering science

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues

Increase in production of green energy through renewable resources is crucial in meeting the Net Zero Emission by 2050. Achieving this increase largely depends on the performance and reliability of the operating renewable energy technologies. The design and development of highly efficient technological systems require in-depth knowledge and understanding of the engineering design, modeling, manufacture, and maintenance of the system.

As photovoltaic modules and systems are poised as the technology to fast-track increase in renewable energy production, critical research which provides new knowledge on the development of efficient systems is urgently needed. 

This Special Issue is interested in significant research in the field of photovoltaic technologies. It will consider for publication research articles as well as review articles on the design, modeling, operation, reliability, performance evaluation, and maintenance of photovoltaic modules and systems. Other areas of photovoltaic technologies not listed will be considered, too.

The issue aims to publish articles which successfully pass the peer refereed process. It is our expectation that the outputs of this Special Issue will provide new knowledge which on implementation will deliver more efficient and reliable photovoltaic modules and systems at a competitive cost for the actualization of the Net Zero target by 2050

Dr. Emeka H. Amalu
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • Design of photovoltaic modules and systems
  • Modeling of photovoltaic system
  • Manufacture of photovoltaics modules and systems
  • Reliability prediction of photovoltaic modules and systems
  • Operation challenges and reliability of photovoltaic systems
  • Performance evaluation of PV modules and systems
  • Materials of PV modules and systems
  • Maintenance of PV modules and systems
  • Integrated PV module systems
  • Photovoltaic modules and systems network integration

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Potential of Floating Photovoltaic Technology and Their Effects on Energy Output, Water Quality and Supply in Jordan
by Mohamad Al-Widyan, Mohammad Khasawneh and Muna Abu-Dalo
Energies 2021, 14(24), 8417; https://doi.org/10.3390/en14248417 - 14 Dec 2021
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Abstract
In this work, floating photovoltaic systems were experimentally studied under Jordan’s weather conditions to determine their effects on energy output, water quality and supply. A limited number of studies have addressed the effect of floating photovoltaic systems on water quality and evaporation reduction [...] Read more.
In this work, floating photovoltaic systems were experimentally studied under Jordan’s weather conditions to determine their effects on energy output, water quality and supply. A limited number of studies have addressed the effect of floating photovoltaic systems on water quality and evaporation reduction especially in a semi-arid region like Jordan. Energy measurements were taken from August 2020 to January 2021 using an Arduino board with data logging sensors. Water quality parameters were tested for collected samples on a monthly basis from August 2020 to February 2021 using a spectrophotometer. Results revealed that the floating panel temperature was lower than the ground-mounted counterpart. An average increase of 1.68% in voltage and 4.40% in current were observed for the floating panel compared to the ground-mounted panel which translates to an average increase of 5.33% in power generation over the ground-mounted panel. Furthermore, efficiency and fill factor increased by 4.89% and 5.51%, respectively. Evaporation results showed that covering water bodies with panels can save a considerable amount of water. Over a period of 30 days, the 30% coverage pan saved 31.2% (36 mm) of water while the 50% coverage pan saved 54.5% (63 mm) of water in the same period compared to the uncovered pan. Moreover, this study involved examining the effect of shading caused by the floating structure on water quality. Results showed a reduction in pH, improvement in transparency, and an increase in total organic carbon indicating water quality enhancement and algal biomass reduction. However, due to the respiration of algae, the dissolved oxygen declined significantly, accompanied by the release of phosphate due to algae decomposition. Overall, findings of this research provided better understanding of floating photovoltaic systems and their applicability in Jordan to provide a safe and reliable supply of water and energy. Additionally, such systems can help to diversify the energy mix and help Jordan to alleviate some of the problems associated with limited energy and water resources. Full article
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