Hybrid Solar-Powered Heat Exchanger Systems: Innovations and Challenges
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 543
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Interests: solar thermal energy; renewable energy; thermal storage solutions
Interests: renewable energy; heat exchangers; hybrid solar systems
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Dear Colleagues,
Hybrid solar-powered heat exchanger systems represent a promising pathway toward greater energy efficiency and sustainability, as they combine solar thermal energy with traditional heating methods. These systems harness solar energy via advanced solar collectors and channel it through heat exchangers for use in diverse applications such as industrial operations, residential heating, and cooling technologies.
With recent progress in system design and material innovation, significant improvements have been made in heat transfer performance and overall system durability. Emerging technologies like phase change materials (PCMs) and nanofluids are proving instrumental in enhancing thermal responsiveness and energy storage. Moreover, the incorporation of smart technologies enables real-time data monitoring and adaptive system control, further boosting the operational efficiency of these systems.
Despite these advancements, this field continues to face challenges such as high upfront costs, limited thermal storage capabilities, and difficulties in retrofitting existing systems. Addressing these barriers through rigorous research and practical innovations is essential to accelerate the adoption of hybrid solar-powered heat exchanger systems.
In summary, while the technological progress in this field is encouraging, sustained research and collaboration are vital to unlock the full potential of these systems and support the global shift toward cleaner and more resilient energy solutions.
Dr. Jahan Zeb Alvi
Dr. Muhammad Imran
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hybrid solar systems
- heat exchangers
- solar thermal energy
- energy efficiency
- renewable energy
- phase change materials (PCMs)
- nanofluids
- thermal performance
- smart technologies
- thermal storage solutions
- industrial heating
- residential heating
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