Design, Optimization and Evaluation of Solar Energy Systems

Dear Colleagues,

The global shift towards renewable energy solutions has accelerated in recent years, with solar energy standing out as one of the most promising alternatives. Solar energy systems, particularly photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies, are crucial in reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change. As solar energy adoption grows, the need for advanced designs, optimized performance, and comprehensive evaluations becomes increasingly critical to ensure the long-term sustainability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of these systems.

This Special Issue, entitled “Design, Optimization and Evaluation of Solar Energy Systems”, seeks high-quality studies focusing on the latest advancements and challenges in solar energy technologies. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• System design and integration;
• Optimization algorithms for energy efficiency;
• Energy storage solutions;
• Role of solar energy in smart grids and decentralized energy systems;
• Utilization of models or simulations in system evaluation;
• Techno-economic analyses;
• Energy/exergy analyses;
• Environmental or life cycle assessments;
• Value and supply chain evaluations;
• Other related methodologies.

Prof. Dr. Moussaoui Haytem
Dr. Azim Doğuş Tuncer
Guest Editors

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