The efficiency potential of a small-size solar-pumped laser is studied here. The solar laser head was composed of a fused silica aspheric lens and a conical pump cavity, which coupled and redistributed the concentrated solar radiation from the focal...
To promote renewable energy sources, we focus on optimizing the design of solar–biomass pyrolysis systems. This study suggests the best reactor orientation that creates effective thermal–solar systems for pyrolysis. Solar–biomass py...
Integrated solar combined cycle (ISCC) systems play a pivotal role in the utilization of non-fossil energy; however, the efficient application of solar energy has emerged as a primary issue in the study of ISCC systems. Therefore, it is extremely urg...
Solar air and water heaters are beneficial in many countries across the globe where solar radiation is massive in the daytime. As the surface temperature of the photovoltaic cell increases, the efficiency of the cell scales down. We carried out the c...
Solar energy transformation technologies are increasingly being used worldwide in the district heating sector. In the Baltic states, only one district heating company has implemented a large-scale solar collector field into its thermal energy product...
This research presents the design, construction, and experimental evaluation of a novel box-type solar oven optimized for enhanced thermal efficiency and heat retention, developed to address the challenges of sustainable cooking in temperate climates...
The parabolic trough solar collector (PTC) is the most mature solar concentrating technology, and this technology is applied in numerous thermal applications. Usually, the thermal efficiency of the PTC is expressed with the aid of polynomial expressi...
A novel total internal reflection solar end-pumped laser system has been introduced for the first time, aimed at enhancing the solar-to-laser conversion efficiency. Utilizing a conical solid or cavity reflector, this system refocuses sunlight from a...
As a widely used clean energy source, solar energy has demonstrated significant promise across various applications due to its wide spectral range and efficient absorption performance. This study introduces a cross-structured, ultra-broadband solar a...
The thermal regulation of a silicon photovoltaic (PV) solar system is essential as the module surface temperature beyond 25 °C deteriorates its Power Conversion Efficiency (PCE). The intensity of solar radiation seems to have a crucial impact on...
Since the discovery of Photovoltaic (PV) effect, numerous ways of utilizing the energy that can be generated by the free everlasting solar radiation using solar panels were put forward by many researchers. However, the major disadvantage of solar pan...
This article presents the results of numerical and experimental studies on the impacts of the selected geometrical features of liquid solar collectors on their thermal efficiency. The experiments were carried out while meeting the requirements of the...
This study explores the use of solar chimneys to harness solar radiation, generating a chimney effect that promotes natural ventilation in buildings. However, the performance of double-channel solar chimneys is heavily influenced by their installatio...
The study deals with the analysis of data from a selected tourism facility and the implementation of a solar system and a rainwater system, which are an alternative to commonly used energy sources. The objective is to evaluate the potential savings f...
The main types of solar water heating systems include thermosiphon systems. This article develops a thermal calculation model for a solar system with thermosiphon circulation to evaluate its efficiency. The model considers heat losses, heat exchange...
In this work a study about the behavior of nanomaterial-based innovative transparent electrodes is presented, with a special focus on graphene, for space photovoltaic applications, in particular their transparency and the efficiency of the final devi...
Single-junction organic solar cells have reached a power conversion efficiency of 20% with narrow bandgap non-fullerene electron acceptor materials such as Y6, as well as with large band gap electron donor materials and their derivatives. The power c...
Because of its potential to directly transform solar energy into heat and energy, without harmful environmental effects such as greenhouse gas emissions. Hybrid nanofluid is an efficient way to improve the thermal efficiency of solar systems using a...
Perovskite solar cells have been researched for high efficiency only in the last few years. These cells could offer an efficiency increase of about 3% to more than 15%. However, lead-based perovskite materials are very harmful to the environment. So,...
In this work, gallium arsenide (GaAs), which has an adjustable band gap and low cost, was adopted as an absorption layer in which KNbO3, having good dielectric, photoelectric, and piezoelectric properties, served as a scattering element for the impro...
High temperature solar receivers are developed in the context of the Gen3 solar thermal power plants, in order to power high efficiency heat-to-electricity cycles. Since particle technology collects and stores high temperature solar heat, CNRS (Frenc...
Organic-inorganic perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are a high-efficiency, low-cost form of solar technology because of the abundance of useful materials and a simple fabrication procedure relative to other photovoltaic devices. Furthermore, the perovski...
Harnessing renewable energy sources (RES) using hybrid systems for buildings is almost a deontological obligation for engineers and researchers in the energy field, and increasing the percentage of renewables within the energy mix represents an impor...
In this paper, we present our work on high-efficiency multi-junction polymer and hybrid solar cells. The transfer matrix method is used for optical modeling of an organic solar cell, which was inspired by the McGehee Group in Stanford University. The...
The influence of recycling on double-pass solar air collectors with welding of the V-corrugated absorber has been studied experimentally and theoretically. Welding the V-corrugated absorber and the recycle-effect concept to the solar air collector wa...
The purpose of this study article is to provide a detailed examination of the performance of exergy electric panels, exergy efficiency panels and exergy solar panels under the climatic circumstances of the Utrecht region in the Netherlands. The study...
The solar collector is used to convert solar energy into thermal energy. First, the internal energy of the absorber increases, which is reflected in the increase in its temperature. This energy is transferred to the working fluid in direct contact wi...
The technique of solar dish and Stirling engine combination is the most challenging and promising one. For the efficient conversion of the externally concentrated heat to the usable power, we studied the influences of the wall temperature, inclinatio...
Solar energy is regarded as the finest clean and green energy generation method to replace fossil fuel-based energy and repair environmental harm. The more expensive manufacturing processes and procedures required to extract the silicon utilized in s...
This is a comprehensive research endeavor focused on enhancing the efficiency of the proposed solar cell design. The integration of the simulation techniques, judicious material selection, and meticulous performance metrics showcase a methodical appr...
PSS (Photovoltaic Solar Systems) are a key technology in energy transition, and their efficiency depends on multiple interrelated factors. This study uses a systematic review based on the PRISMA methodology to identify four main categories affecting...
This study presents an artificial neural network (ANN)-based predictive model for evaluating the drying efficiency of a cabinet-type solar dryer used for dehydrating Plantago major leaves under natural climatic conditions. The performance of solar dr...
Recently, hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites have been extensively studied due to their promising optical properties with relatively low-cost and simple processing. However, the perovskite solar cells have some low optical absorption in the visible...
Perovskite solar cells, as a rising star in third-generation photovoltaic technologies, have attracted extensive attention due to their high light absorption, tunable bandgap, and high power conversion efficiency, indicating substantial potential for...
Silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells are increasingly attracting attention due to their low-temperature processing, lean steps, significant temperature coefficient, and their high bifacial capability. The high efficiency and thin wafer nature of...
This research focuses on the design and implementation of a movement strategy for a photovoltaic (PV) system, presented through four phases: First came the design of the mechanical part and the selection of geared motors with high torque and low powe...
This article discusses the application of two-dimensional metal MXenes in solar cells (SCs), which has attracted a lot of interest due to their outstanding transparency, metallic electrical conductivity, and mechanical characteristics. In addition, s...
Electrical energy generation in solar modules is mainly limited by the increase in their temperature, and a heat removal process plays an important role. The main goal of the experiment was to keep the temperature of the cooled module below 47 °C...
Comparative studies of the 2D numerical modelling and simulation of graphene-based gallium arsenide and silicon Schottky junction solar cell are studied using TCAD tools. The performance of photovoltaic cells was examined while taking parameters, suc...
This study examines the influence of device architecture and substrate materials on the external quantum efficiency (EQE) of high-performance solar cells. A diverse array of photovoltaic technologies was evaluated, including formamidinium lead iodide...
A theoretical model is developed to determine the Shockley–Queisser efficiency limit of solar thermophotovoltaic (STPV) cells with single- or double-junction photovoltaic (PV) cells and a simple radiation shield considering the divergence natur...
A solution to increase the electrical output of the photovoltaic systems relies on solar tracking mechanisms that increase the amount of received solar energy. The experimental results obtained during a monitoring period of one year are comparatively...
In the context of the global energy transition, enhancing the efficiency of polycrystalline silicon-based solar cells remains a critical research priority. This study investigates the integration of ZnO-based nanostructured layers. ZnO and Al-doped Z...
Thailand is an agricultural country with several agro-industrial by-products that can be processed into fuels. Although producing ethanol from agro-industrial by-products is an interesting option, the process of distilling ethanol from fermented agri...
With regard to the problem of current solar irradiation of the tracking surface by the tracker, this can be rationally assessed using a modeled flux with parameters close to the natural direct in accordance with the maximum transparent atmosphere. As...
Nowadays, productivity challenges in modern manufacturing systems have been the driving force in generating energy-efficient technologies in every industry, including diesel–electric locomotives. The diesel–electric locomotive is one of t...
Modification of a cell’s architecture can enhance the performance parameters. This paper reports on the numerical modeling of a thin-film organic solar cell (OSC) featuring distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) pairs. The utilization of DBR pairs v...
Organic solar cells (OSCs) are one of the most promising photovoltaic technologies due to their affordability and adaptability. However, upscaling is a critical issue that hinders the commercialization of OSCs. A significant challenge is the lack of...
Crystalline silicon solar cells have long dominated the global photovoltaic market due to their mature manufacturing processes, excellent stability, and abundant raw material reserves, accounting for over 90% of the total PV market share. However, si...
Among perovskite solar cells (PSCs), carbon-based perovskite solar cells (C-PSCs) are regarded as one of the best advantageous designs centered on a number of desirable characteristics, such as outstanding scalability, long-term stability, and cost-e...
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