This study presents a detailed numerical study and design optimization of a 25 kW concentrated solar power (CSP) system based on dish–Stirling power system (DSPS) technology for sustainable electricity production located in four different clima...
This study assessed the cost-saving potential of off-peak electric heating and solar water heating for domestic hot water (DHW) in the Nordic climate. A TRNSYS model of a typical four-apartment building with 10 occupants was used to simulate three sc...
Rapid photovoltaic (PV) deployment is creating a growing stock of modules that leave first service through aging, failure, repowering, warranty replacement, disaster damage, and economic substitution. The end-of-life challenge is therefore not only h...
Photovoltaic (PV) forecasting in aerosol-affected, data-scarce environments is challenged by atmospheric heterogeneity, limited local measurements, and forecast uncertainty. This study develops a physics-guided artificial intelligence framework combi...
The rapid acceleration of solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment has introduced unprecedented complexity into power system dynamics, particularly as solar resources transition from peripheral generation to a primary driver of electricity demand patterns....
This study develops and validates a scale to measure household-perceived post-installation success of rooftop solar systems. Critical success factor literature informs the selection of its five evaluative domains. The study covered rooftop solar syst...
Advanced Trombe walls are evolving from passive heat-storage elements into multifunctional façade systems that integrate latent storage, photovoltaic generation, controllable airflow, and intelligent operation. Yet evidence on the relative ben...
The expansion of distributed photovoltaic (PV) generation offers new opportunities for small businesses, yet the mechanisms linking organizational conditions and managerial evaluations to PV adoption intentions remain poorly understood, particularly...
Standalone solar chemical heat pumps (SCHPs) have attracted increasing attention as promising technologies for utilizing renewable solar thermal energy for heating and cooling applications. However, residential deployment remains challenging because...
Wind load can create high pressure on solar panels, resulting in either physical damage to the solar panels or a reduction in the efficiency of the panels due to the vibration of the panels. Investigations of wind load on solar panels usually focus o...
Photovoltaic (PV) power forecasting is challenged by high-dimensional input features that cause redundancy and overfitting. To address this, we propose a short-term PV forecasting model integrating a CNN-LSTM architecture with active subspace-based g...
Photovoltaic (PV) output in arid regions is reduced by dust soiling and elevated module temperatures, while cleaning and spray cooling consume water, energy, and labor. Scheduling these interventions is therefore an economic problem that fixed interv...
This study presents a quasi-steady-state performance assessment of a solar Linear Fresnel Collector (LFC) for a laboratory-scale Multi-Stage Flash (MSF) desalination system under the climatic conditions of Bou-Ismail, Algeria, using Typical Meteorolo...
Functional coatings for photovoltaic (PV) cover glass are often supported by optical, photocatalytic, wettability, or dust removal measurements, but these endpoints do not by themselves establish PV performance, field persistence, maintenance reducti...
Rising sea levels and seasonal decreases in freshwater discharge are accelerating the penetration of saline water into freshwater agricultural canals, aquaculture, and irrigation systems in low-lying coastal areas, making saltwater intrusion a growin...
Partial shading deforms photovoltaic (PV) current–voltage (I–V) characteristics and complicates reliable condition monitoring. This study develops and stress-tests a compact, feature-based machine-learning framework using a public model-g...
The rapid growth of electric vehicle (EV) adoption has significantly increased electricity demand, creating operational challenges for power distribution networks and accelerating the need for sustainable charging infrastructure. Solar photovoltaic (...
Vision-based photovoltaic (PV) tracking requires a calibrated mapping from fisheye pixels to physical solar directions, yet deployed cameras may lack calibration targets or a surveyed pose. This study asks whether timestamped sky images can recover a...
Expanding solar power plants requires strategic planning that accounts for future climatic, environmental, and topographic conditions. This study develops an integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS), multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), an...
This study experimentally investigates the energy, exergy, and economic performance of an enhanced photovoltaic/thermal (PVT) solar collector using micro-finned tubes, twisted-tape inserts, hybrid nanofluid, and nano-enhanced phase-change material (N...
The global transition to renewable energy has made photovoltaics a potential primary energy source, due to the abundance of solar radiation worldwide and the technological maturity of conversion systems. In this context, cadmium telluride (CdTe) rema...
The variable nature of photovoltaic (PV) power generation presents a significant challenge for the reliable operation of standalone PV systems, demanding accurate short-term forecasting to improve energy management and describing battery utilization....
The increasing demand for sustainable outdoor lighting has accelerated the development of solar-powered lighting systems. However, conventional solar lamps typically employ fixed illumination levels and simple day–night switching mechanisms, re...
Photovoltaic module performance is governed by the combined effects of solar-cell architecture, optical packaging, electrical interconnection, irradiance distribution, and reliability. This study develops a comparative module-level framework for PERC...
Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are increasingly coupled with photovoltaic (PV) generation, yet their deployment is governed by economics rather than by technical feasibility. This review synthesises 122 indexed Q1/Q2 studies (2016–2026)...
The rapid global expansion of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity has increased the operational need for accurate generation forecasting to support grid balancing, dispatch, and market participation. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML...
The rapid expansion of solar photovoltaics has intensified land-use competition between renewable energy and agriculture, particularly in regions where food security and clean-energy transitions must progress together. Semi-transparent photovoltaic t...
Rural household photovoltaic (PV) systems can reduce electricity costs and generate feed-in revenue, but their actual feasibility is constrained by rooftop area, upfront investment, discounted payback period, and household affordability. This study d...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming photovoltaic (PV) systems from passive generators into self-forecasting, self-diagnosing, and self-optimizing energy assets. This review synthesizes 170 Scopus-indexed documents published between 2020 and...
The nature of solar radiation and the high penetration of photovoltaic (PV) systems in the smart electrical grid necessitate the development of models driven by historical operational data capable of precisely estimating the performance of PV systems...
Organic solar cells are widely recognized for their flexibility, light weight and semitransparency, all relevant for niche applications. A significant challenge in their development lies in the accurate prediction of their power conversion efficiency...
This study presents a short-term outdoor comparison of mirror-glass and AISI 304 stainless-steel reflectors in parabolic trough collectors equipped with identical helical copper absorbers. Both configurations were operated simultaneously using the sa...
Deep networks dominate photovoltaic (PV) thermographic fault detection but need large annotated datasets and resist interpretation. We present a lightweight, interpretable infrared workflow combining support-vector-machine (SVM) module/background seg...
We report a two-layer computational workflow for designed heterocyclic polymer dimers as candidates for organic solar cell (OSC) materials. The workflow integrates geometry-optimized B3LYP/6-31G(d) quantum-chemical descriptors (HOMO, LUMO, gap, dipol...
Energy system optimization seeks to utilize multiple energy sources efficiently under technical, economic, and environmental constraints. The increasing integration of renewable energy and the need for sustainable operation have made the optimal plan...
Night-time low temperature remains a major constraint on thermal stability, crop safety and energy-efficient operation in winter solar greenhouses, especially when heat release and auxiliary heating are triggered only after the indoor temperature has...
The integration of renewable energy into smart grids is beneficial for a sustainable future and the environment. Still, it has challenges such as energy optimisation, environmental conditions and power quality degradation. Existing Maximum Power Poin...
The sizing of rooftop solar energy systems is commonly based on the most visible load or on generic end-use allocations, leading to an inadequate distribution of the limited rooftop area between heat and electricity. This study formalizes the energy...
Grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems paired with battery storage are becoming a core element of low-carbon distribution networks. This paper develops a complete closed-form formulation together with an independent, simulation-based verification o...
Studying photovoltaics in engineering and science curricula is a time-consuming and expensive activity. This is why simulations are used, which, however, do not allow direct observation of the physical phenomena occurring in the devices. Based on an...
This study experimentally compares the thermal performance of two vertically oriented passive solar water heating systems under arid outdoor conditions in Gabes, Tunisia: a thermosiphon solar water heater (TSWH) and an integrated solar water heater (...
Effective solar receiver design is pivotal to improving the efficiency of concentrated solar collectors, thereby advancing sustainable energy development. This study investigates the impact of receiver configuration on the thermal and exergy performa...
This work reports the results of a study on the optical, morphological, and structural properties of cesium lead bromide iodide mixed perovskite thin films (CsPbBr3−xIx), synthesized by sequential evaporation of precursors (CsBr, PbBr2, PbI2)....
By the end of 2024, global photovoltaic (PV) capacity exceeded 2.2 TW, shifting planning from feasibility demonstration toward site–technology co-selection under energy, technical, economic, environmental, territorial, and socio-regulatory cons...
Space missions working under harsh heliocentric conditions demand more efficient photovoltaics operating under high solar concentration, high temperatures, and harsh radiation conditions. Although most simulation work has been conducted using the ter...
Water is an indispensable resource for the survival of all living organisms on Earth. However, many coastal villages continue to face challenges in accessing potable water, particularly during extended droughts. This comprehensive study evaluates the...
The rapid growth of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity is increasingly reshaping the operation of electricity systems, particularly in countries where renewable energy already represents a large share of generation. In Albania, where electricity produc...
Renewable energy is a central component of global sustainable energy development, with solar energy experiencing substantial growth over recent decades. Solar power is widely regarded as one of the most accessible routes to clean energy generation. H...
Hydropower-dependent electricity systems, such as Ecuador’s, face critical supply disruptions during droughts: a vulnerability exemplified by the 2024 power outages. This study assesses the technical, economic and environmental feasibility of a...
The increased deployment of photovoltaic (PV) technology has led to an increased demand for grid-balancing capacity owing to growing short-term variability and forecast uncertainty. Simultaneously, higher PV penetration can lead to daytime energy mar...
