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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...

Renewable energy is rapidly increasing in importance in the energy mix in many countries worlwide. They are a key part of the energy transition to more sustainable energy systems.Green roofs are multi-layered systems cov...

High latitudes, characterized by extremely low temperatures, unique day–night cycles, and year-round ice and snow cover, present substantial challenges for energy supply and sustainability. Perovskite solar cells (PSCs...

Abstract The number of electric vehicles has increased due to emission concerns associated with conventional transportation systems. Therefore, the energy management of charging demand has been quite consequential in rec...

Photocatalysis uses semiconductors to convert sunlight into chemical energy. Recent reports have shown that plasmonic nanostructures can be used to extend semiconductor light absorption or to drive direct photocatalysis ...

The fabrication and investigation of solar cell modules based on GaAs-InGaAs-AlGaAs heterostructures are reported. The active area of the module, assembled from twelve converters with dimensions of 10×20 mm, was 21.12 c...

An analysis of the use of semiconductor solar cells based on thin-film cadmium telluride (CdTe) in power engineering is carried out. It is shown that the advantages of thin-film technology and CdTe itself as a direct-gap...

This study analyzes five years of 1-min solar global horizontal irradiance (GHI) and direct normal irradiance (DNI) observations obtained at Petrolina (northeast Brazil). Quality-assured hourly and daily averages are obt...

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...

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...

A temperature-doubler circuit is the functional equivalent of a voltage-doubler in the thermal domain. Effective temperature-doubler circuits could benefit energy scavenging from fluctuating thermal resources, e.g. the d...

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...

The selection of sustainable and effective covering systems is essential in greenhouses to ensure optimal insulation, microclimate control, energy management, and proper solar irradiance filtration for plant growth. This...

Abstract This model is highly helpful in thermal management and complex energy systems, particularly where precise control over heat and mass transfer is required. Solarized nanofluids can be used to improve heat absorpt...

Access to reliable and sustainable power generation in remote areas is a critical challenge faced by many regions worldwide. In such areas, hybrid energy systems integrating solar, wind, and battery components have emerg...

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...

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 This study presents a computational investigation into the aerodynamic and thermal performance enhancement of a solar chimney power plant (SCPP) through the integration of wavy geometries along the collector roo...

Solar iron production from H2-based direct reduction of iron ore was investigated in a continuously particle-fed reactor for performance analysis. Concentrated solar energy was used as the external source of high-tempera...

The increasing focus on renewable energy sources presents a viable alternative to non-renewable fossil fuels, with solar energy gaining particular attention. This research aims to identify and zone areas suitable for the...

The proposal of the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality target has promoted the transition of power dispatching to low-carbon. In response to the problem that existing multi energy power dispatching methods are difficul...

Abstract In this work, we use density functional theory (DFT) to thoroughly analyze the structural, electrical, optical, and thermoelectric characteristics of halide double perovskites Rb2AsAuX4 (X = Br, Cl). Both co...

Abstract Solar-powered electric-vehicle (EV) charging in tropical, PV-rich regions such as Uganda faces coupled stressors from high ambient temperature and intermittent solar irradiance, which can destabilize conventiona...

The global water emergency requires innovative and sustainable solutions to afford clean water especially after a rapid growing populations and industrial practices besides environmental changes. Solar desalination, part...