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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 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...

Today’s farming is up against the tough task of boosting crop yields while also taking care of the environment. The way pesticides and herbicides are usually applied can be a real hassle. It's often not very efficient,...

In recent years, electric bicycles have emerged as a novel and sustainable mode of transport, offering individuals and groups alike an active and environmental-friendly way to get around. It is evident that active transp...

Recently, there has been increasing interest in utilizing solar thermophotovoltaics (STPV) to convert sunlight into electricity, given their potential to exceed the Shockley-Queisser limit. Encouragingly, there have also...

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...

Materias / palabras clave: Technology: Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering: Production of electric energy or power. Powerplants. Central stations

Hybrid energy storage systems have shown promise in enhancing solar panel systems reliability and efficiency. However, managing the power distribution balance with multiple energy storage units remains a challenge. This ...

The integration of solar energy into modern power grids supports sustainability and energy efficiency but also introduces power quality (PQ) challenges such as harmonic distortion, voltage sag, swell, and fluctuations. I...

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...

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...

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...

Solar panels consist of photovoltaic cells which are identical to diode semiconductor devices. Photovoltaics have a special point which is usually called MPP (Maximum Power Point). At that point, the photovoltaic is in a...

ABSTRACT Constructing ternary blends has been considered as a feasible approach to achieve highly efficient organic solar cells; however, the delicate choice of the guest components still needs labor‐intensive and time...

Abstract The increasing penetration of photovoltaic distributed generation (PV-DG) in Radial Distribution Systems (RDSs) plays a vital role in achieving sustainable energy transition objectives; however, the inherent unc...

Abstract Freshwater scarcity and increasing energy demands pose serious challenges, and they are mainly experienced in arid environments and remote locations that are not grid-connected. In order to tackle these problems...

Abstract This study presents the optimization and performance analysis of a tandem solar cell structure with the solar cell capacitance simulator in one dimension (SCAPS-1D). The novel monolithic two-terminal (2 T) tand...

Metal halide perovskites have emerged in recent years as promising photovoltaic materials due to their excellent optical and electrical properties, enabling perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with certified power conversion e...

This study aims to test the prototype solar dryer using a hybrid drying mechanism. The study utilized direct and indirect drying models. The indirect drying used solar collectors. Solar collector serves to absorb heat ca...

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 Solar arrays are the primary energy source for spacecraft. Although traditional rigid solar arrays improve power supply, the quality increases proportionally. Hence, it is difficult to satisfy the requirements o...

Due to stable and high power conversion efficiency (PCE), it is expected that silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells will dominate the photovoltaic market. So far, the highest PCE of the SHJ-interdigitated back contact...