Nowadays renewable energies are becoming more important in the generation of electricity.
Fossil resources do not present a sustainable option for the future since they are non …

Global awareness of environmental issues has spurred wide interest in renewable energy
resources, among which solar energy is one of the most attractive of these alternatives …

High resolution electroluminescence (EL) images captured in the infrared spectrum allow to
visually and non-destructively inspect the quality of photovoltaic (PV) modules. Currently …

The capacitor charging method can be used in Photovoltaic (PV) systems for two typical
applications: a very simple and cheap way (1) to trace the I–V curve of a PV generator of …

Towards tackling the evident practical challenges of fault detection and diagnosis for PV
modules, especially in large-scale installations, this paper proposes two different techniques …

The research project INFINITY focuses on design improvements for PV system components
operating in different climatic regions. This topic gained pertinence in recent years due to …

Photovoltaic installations will likely become one of the major power sources in the 21st
century and we need photovoltaic modules to operate reliably. In this review, we explore …

This article proposes a procedure for the control of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, aiming to
have an optimal matching between local renewable production, domestic loads, and EV …

Contrary to many expectations, the development of smart (mini-) grids is slow,
notwithstanding drastic improvements in innovative technologies, and the reasons for this …

Fault diagnosis of photovoltaic (PV) systems is a crucial task to guarantee security, increase
productivity, efficiency, and availability. In this regard, numerous diagnosis methods have …