Solar energy, coupled with innovative technologies, holds the promise of propelling
buildings towards net-zero and carbon neutrality. In this regard, this review explores the …

Photothermal materials are powerful converters for the light-heat transition towards an
energy-efficient society. By integrating it with PCMs, it further exhibits thermal regulation …

Effective heat energy storage is crucial for thermal energy management. The utilization of
latent heat storage methods is widely prevalent across various engineering applications for …

The paper presents an experimental analysis of the full-scale phase change material (PCM)
thermal energy storage (TES) prototype that is designed for use in domestic hot water …

Seldom studies have paid attention to investigation of solar-assisted heat pump systems
with PCM tank for swimming pool utilization. However, optimal design approaches of solar …

Insufficient heating performance is one of the main obstacles that inhibit the widespread
application of autocascade heat pump. Therefore, a novel solar-assisted vapor injection …

Converting clean solar energy into thermal and electrical energy can effectively alleviate
energy shortages and environmental crises. However, the intermittency and low utilization of …

With the increase in energy consumption for building heating and cooling, raw-water source
heat pumps (RWSHPs) have garnered strong attention because of their advantages of high …

A novel approach combining thermal energy storage (TES) and a thermosiphon was
investigated for cold storage. The use of TES units for cooling systems has been studied for …

This study introduces a novel integrated solar energy system planned to maximize energetic
efficiency, reduce environmental concerns, and enhance economic viability. By …