To reveal the degradation mechanism and the formation mechanism of multiple power peaks in photovoltaic modules under irregular shading conditions, this study investigated the performance of full-cell photovoltaic modules through a combination of exp...
This study aims to provide photovoltaic module selection with better performance in the shading condition for improving production efficiency and reducing photovoltaic system investment cost through the symmetry concept, combining both solar energy m...
Grassland plants that endure livestock grazing exhibit a dwarf phenotype, which can be transmitted to clonal offspring. Yet to date, it remains poorly understood whether such transgenerational dwarf effects alter the plants’ response to shade....
With increasing economic and environmental costs associated with fertilizer use, the need for low-input agroecological systems is on the rise. It is well documented that intercropping legumes can increase the supply of nutrients, through N2-fixation...
Transpiration and canopy shading are the main ways that trees cool urban environments; this is crucial to human survival and improving urban livability in the context of global warming and rapid urbanization. So far, most studies focus on the combine...
The aim was to assess the blending effect of universal-shade resin-based composites (RBCs) (Omnichroma—OC; Clearfil Majesty Universal–CM; Venus Pearl—V; Transcend—T) used for repair for lithium disilicate blocks. Fifteen paral...
The rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system that uses a power optimization device at the module level (MLPE) has been theoretically proven to have an advantage over other types in case of reducing the effect of partial shading. Unfortunately, there is still...
EU legislation requires introducing a variety of measures to reduce energy consumption. Energy use decrease should be achieved through thermal retrofitting of the least energy-efficient buildings. In the case of cities like Kraków, this means...
The aim of this study was to test the combined effect of water stress and cropping system on yield and fruit quality in Bearss lime trees. For this purpose, two irrigation treatments were applied during stage II of fruit growth: control (well irrigat...
Due to energetic and natural lighting factors, building facades often present external shading devices, but the acoustic properties of such devices have not yet been well studied. This study was carried out using a full-scale model of a portion of a...
Photovoltaic greenhouses have been claimed to be a solution to cover the energy demand of the protected crops sector. Thus, there is a need to know what is the maximum percentage of shading produced by roof-top photovoltaic panels that does not affec...
Curved photovoltaic (PV) systems provide greater architectural form adaptability for building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) applications. However, the combined effects of external shading and self-shading result in degradation in power output. In th...
Photovoltaic (PV) solar fields are deployed with multiple rows. The second and subsequent rows are subject to shading and masking by the rows in front. The direct beam incident radiation on the second row is affected by shading and the diffuse incide...
Floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems deployed in saltwater environments represent a promising renewable energy solution for remote regions, like coral reef islands, but their environmental effects remain poorly documented. Here, we conducted a year-lo...
The double-layer (DL) cable-supported photovoltaic (PV) module system is an emerging type of structure that has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its large span, strong terrain adaptability, and economic advantages. As it is a fle...
The major challenge in fragrant rice production is to improve both yield and grain quality in fragrant rice. Reducing tillage has been singled out as an effective impact to improve grain yield. However, information on the improvement of grain yield a...
The plant architecture of higher plants is regulated through environmental and genetic factors, as well as phytohormones. Phytohormones play a critical role in regulating shoot branching. We determined the branching phenotype of D16 and N99-6, the co...
The physiological state of overwintering tea leaves is crucial for the growth and quality formation of spring tea shoots. Low temperatures in winter can easily cause damage to overwintering tea plants, leading to leaf chlorosis and abnormal physiolog...
Shading is an important technique to protect tea plantations under abiotic stresses. In this study, we analyzed the effect of shading (SD60% shade vs. SD0% no-shade) on the physiological attributes and proteomic analysis of tea leaves in November and...
Some cultivars of Pyrus communis develop mature fruit with a distinctive red blush. Investigating the patterns of pear colour development in response to sunlight has implications for orchard management of these pears. The objectives of these experime...
The production of argan seedlings in nurseries is considered a crucial step for the success of any argan forest regeneration program since it increases the rate of survival and growth. Therefore, the substrate and container play a vital role in argan...
This paper presents a novel modified Complementary SuDoKu puzzle (MC-SDKP) topology for the static reconfiguration of photovoltaic (PV) arrays. It was developed with the aim of enhancing the power output of a PV array which is exposed to partially sh...
The aim of the study was to assess the effects of Melittis melissophyllum shading on its development and accumulation of phenolics. Their content (verbascoside, apiin, luteolin-7-O-glucoside, coumarin, 3,4-dihydroxycoumarin, o-coumaric acid 2-O-gluco...
Photovoltaic shading devices (PVSDs) have the dual function of providing shade and generating electricity, which can reduce building energy consumption and improve indoor daylighting levels. This study adopts a parametric performance design method an...
Background: Currently, viticulture is exposed to extreme weather fluctuations and global warming, thus the implementation of short-term adaptation strategies to mitigate climate change impacts will be of a wide importance for the sustainability and c...
The present work proposes an enhanced method of investigation and optimization photovoltaic (PV) modules by approaching and using MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) technique to improve their output power. The performance of the PV panels is strongl...
Dynamic control of building environment control systems (BECSs) is an important procedure to realize energy consumption reduction while ensuring the occupant’s comfort. Two types of BECSs operation logic exist: parameter-based and index-based....
Rooftop photovoltaic (PV) panel systems have become a key component in green building design, driven by new building sustainability measures advocated worldwide. The shading generated by the rooftop PV panel arrays can impact their annual heating and...
The phenomenon known as “dimming” or shading, caused by the increase in aerosols, air pollutants, and population density, is reducing global radiation, including both direct solar radiation and radiation scattered by the atmosphere. This...
In the present study, the yield, chemical composition, and biological activities of Lavandula angustifolia flower essential oil (LAFEO) and leaves (LALEO) under different shade nets (pearl, red, blue) with 40% shading index compared with non-shading...
In the field of adaptive building technologies, this research introduces the development of a self-regulating solar shading actuator that utilizes the thermal shape memory effect. The study focuses on addressing the actuator’s performance under...
Hot areas of the world receive a high amount of solar radiation. As a result, buildings in those areas consume more energy to maintain a comfortable climate for their inhabitants. In an effort to design net-zero energy building in hot climates, PV po...
This paper presents an experimental investigation on the influence of shading on mono-crystalline (mono-Si) solar cell parameters. The variations of equivalent circuit parameters with shading were determined and then used in modelling a mono-Si solar...
Yellow pitaya (Hylocereus megalanthus) is highly photosensitive and therefore strongly influenced by light availability. In winter, insufficient sunlight often induces a “yin–yang effect”, characterized by physiological disparities...
Cut solar cells have received considerable attention recently as they can reduce electrical output degradation when the c-Si solar cells (crystalline-silicon solar cells) are shaded. Cut c-Si solar cells have a lower short-circuit current than normal...
15 September 2022
Previous studies have shown that vertical greening has a significant cooling and energy-saving effect, most of which are applied to opaque walls. However, windows are the critical factor contributing to the indoor thermal environment. This study deve...
Since the early 2010s, building energy consumption in regions in China with hot summers and cold winters has experienced an average annual growth rate of 6.5%, while building carbon emissions demonstrated an average annual growth rate of 3.7%. This u...
The present study investigates the effect of fixed external shading devices’ geometry on thermal comfort, daylighting and energy demand for cooling and heating in the hot and dry climate of the city of Ghardaïa (Algeria). A parametric analysis was pe...
In warm and humid tropical regions, balancing thermal comfort and energy efficiency presents a significant challenge due to high cooling demands. Strategies to reduce energy use and integrate renewable energy into buildings have increasingly focused...
The Niamhom (Strobilanthes nivea Craib) plant was cultivated using a modern greenhouse with an automatic irrigation system controlled by the Internet of Things (IoT). The present study investigates the effects of fertilizers, including chemicals, cow...
Solar heat gain and natural ventilation cooling of the indoor environment in buildings are highly influenced by the shading and openable area of windows. In addition to the ambient condition, the Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) syste...
With the acceleration of global climate change and urbanization, the urban heat island effect has significantly impacted the quality of life of urban residents. Although numerous studies have focused on macro-scale factors such as air temperature, su...
Rice–duckweed coculturing as an advanced technique has proven effective for weed control. However, the complex environmental interactions underlying its effectiveness remain unclear. In this study, a controlled pot experiment was conducted to i...
Evapotranspiration (ET) estimations at high spatiotemporal resolutions in urban areas are crucial for extreme weather forecasting and water management. However, urban ET estimation remains a major challenge in current urban hydrology and regional cli...
Due to global concerns about energy issues, global warming, and urban quality, vertical greening systems (VGS) are receiving more attention in construction and design research. Therefore, VGS has become part of building envelope design as a passive t...
22 March 2022
Heat stress is associated with numerous health effects that potentially harm workers, especially in a warming world. This investigation occurred in a setting where laborers are confronted with occupational heat stress from physically demanding work i...
Light availability is a crucial resource determining seedling survival, establishment, and growth. Competition for light is asymmetric, giving the taller individuals a competitive advantage for obtaining light resources. Species-specific traits, e.g....
The building envelope’s overall thermal transfer value (OTTV) is an essential aspect of creating sustainable and energy-saving architecture. The original OTTV formula makes it difficult for any user who is not an expert to calculate OTTV. Designers u...
The self-oscillating systems based on stimuli-responsive materials, without complex controllers and additional batteries, have great application prospects in the fields of intelligent machines, soft robotics, and light-powered motors. Recently, the p...
Climate change has intensified summer drought and high solar radiation in Mediterranean ecosystems, generating abiotic stress that limits the establishment of riparian species. We conducted a nursery experiment to evaluate the effects of two levels o...
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