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The article addresses the economic assessment of introducing solar technologies as an essential component of green energy development in Ukraine. The issue is considered through the prism of the impact of solar generatio...

Digital technologies are advancing at an astonishing rate. with the help of these new technologies, it has been possible to increase the production of solar energy, which leads to lower costs for the population for ele...

Highlights First holistic review: It provides the first systematic review encompassing the entire spectrum of laser processing techniques from doping and ablation to crystallization and contact optimization within the co...

Abstract Energy insecurity is a persistent yet insufficiently examined barrier to sustainable informal entrepreneurship in African cities. In Namibia, informal women entrepreneurs in low-income settlements face limited e...

IntroductionThis study attempted to explore the perception and experiences of facilitators and challenges in the implementation of modular, adaptive, and decentralized water infrastructure in the community. It also aimed...

This study investigates how renewable energy technologies—specifically electric cars, solar photovoltaics, and wind turbines—contribute to environmental security in Saudi Arabia's Hail region, with particular attenti...

This paper discusses the use of semiconductor solar cells based on thin-film cadmium telluride (CdTe) in modern energy production. The advantages and disadvantages of using CdTe thin-film solar cells are analyzed, and ar...

In this paper it is presented the concept and design of a new type of spacecraft that could be used to make the first manned interstellar travel. Solar one would integrate three near-term technologies, namely: compact nu...

Radiative cooling is a passive cooling strategy that leverages thermal radiation to dissipate heat into a cooler environment, offering an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional cooling ...

Plasmonic nanostructures with strong light-matter interactions have been intensively explored in the past decades. The plasmonic photothermal effect has garnered significant research interest and triggered plenty of appl...

This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state, progress, and challenges of thin-film solar cells based on Cu(In,Ga)Se₂ (CIGS) and Cu₂ZnSn(S,Se)₄ (CZTS(Se)) absorber materials. The study highlig...

Radiative thermal management technologies that utilize thermal radiation from nano/microstructure for cooling and heating have gained significant attention in sustainable energy research. Passive radiative cooling and so...

Solar peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading is a promising approach that allows prosumers and consumers to exchange energy directly, which reduces dependence on the centralized power grid. However, implementing such a P2P en...

ABSTRACT Background Halfway through the final decade of actions towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), progress toward SDG7 is off track. It is estimated that by 2030, 660 million people, mainly rural pop...

Abstract Renewable energy in Africa has gained increasing attention as a strategic pathway to achieving sustainable development, energy security, and economic transformation. A structured search of peer-reviewed studies ...

Abstract The research provides a comprehensive overview of the Spanish energy landscape in 2023, emphasizing the achievements and challenges in transitioning to a more sustainable electricity system in line with EU polic...

Solar-thermal technologies for converting chemicals using thermochemistry require extreme light concentration. Exploiting plasmonic nanostructures can dramatically increase the reaction rates by providing more efficient ...

We discuss the state-of-the-art and remaining challenges in the fundamental understanding and technology development for controlling light-matter interactions in nanophotonic environments in and away from thermal equilib...

THz continuum spectral photometry has new and unique applications in different civil and military areas presenting a number of distinctive advantages on the well known microwaves or mid- to near-infrared technologies. TH...

Indonesia has significant solar energy potential, ranging from 4.88-5.78 kWh/m2 /day with a production of 444 GWh by 2022, which is supported by various government initiatives and research projects focused on renewable e...

Hydrogen is widely recognized as a clean and sustainable energy carrier, driving the urgent need for safe and efficient solid-state storage materials. In this study, the structural, thermodynamic, electronic, optical, an...

The modern development of renewable energy sources requires the improvement of energy conversion technologies for sustainable power supply. One of the most promising methods of generating electricity is the use of photov...

This article explores the development and analysis of investment strategies in energy efficiency for Ukrainian household prosumers using an econometric model. The study identifies key determinants influencing investment ...

Laccase exhibits low stability under UV solar radiation, which can compromise its catalytic activity in bioremediation processes. The present study shows, for the first time, an efficient, low-cost, and environmentally s...