Reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions will have a positive impact on the
environment by preventing adverse effects of global warming. To achieve an eco …

The photovoltaic-thermal collector is one of the most interesting technology for solar energy
conversion, combining electric and thermal energy production in a single device. Vapour …

This study introduces a long short-term memory (LSTM) neural network model to forecast the
freshwater yield of a stepped solar still and a conventional one. The stepped solar still was …

The solar water-heating (SWH) system is one of the most convenient applications of solar
energy, which is considered an available, economical, and environmentally friendly energy …

Along with the decline of fresh water resources, desalination has grown in an increasingly
significant technology. The utilization of sustainable energy sources, especially solar …

Thermal desalination is yet a reliable technology in the treatment of brackish water and
seawater; however, its demanding high energy requirements have lagged it compared to …

Background Flat plate solar collectors (FPSCs) can meet the needs of low-temperature
process industries by providing a hot flow stream. In this regard, the addition of …

Solar water heating is the most common method of using solar energy because of its
technical viability and economic attractiveness. However, intermittent nature of solar energy …

Among different sources of renewable energy, solar energy is widely used almost
exclusively because of its ease of availability and its lowest environmental effects. The most …

Combined water and air heating flat plate solar collectors can reduce water and space
heating-associated energy costs at minimal installation. This study uses the serpentine …