Cooling of PV panels is a critical issue in the design and operation of concentrated
photovoltaic (CPV) technology. Due to high cell temperature and non-uniform temperature …

The sustainability of the global energy production systems involves new renewable energies
and the improvement of the existing ones. Photovoltaic industry is growing thanks to the …

Abstract Building-Integrated Concentrated Photovoltaics (BICPV) is based on Photovoltaic
(PV) technology which experience a loss in their electrical efficiency with an increase in …

The installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems is continuously increasing in both standalone
and grid‐connected applications. The energy conversion from solar PV modules is not very …

The ever-increasing demand for sustainable energy has drawn attention towards
photovoltaic efficiency and reliability. In this context, the shading and associated hotpot …

Hot spots are common abnormalities in photovoltaic (PV) energy systems. Their presence
can potentially cause damage to PV modules, such as performance degradation or even …

Hotspot phenomenon is an expected consequence of long‐term partial shading condition
(PSC), which results in early degradation and permanent damage of the shaded cells in the …

In this paper, the impact of Photovoltaic (PV) micro cracks is assessed through the analysis
of 4000 polycrystalline silicon solar cells. The inspection of the cracks has been carried out …

This work presents an emulation in real-time of the shaded PV systems with a hot-spot
prevention. The PV model takes into account the photo-induced current contributions from …

Photovoltaic panels exposed to harsh environments such as mountains and deserts (eg, the
Gobi desert) for a long time are prone to hot-spot failures, which can affect power generation …