In this paper a survey of the various types of solar thermal collectors and applications is
presented. Initially, an analysis of the environmental problems related to the use of …

Solar water heating (SWH) systems have a widespread usage and applications in both
domestic and industrial sectors. According to Renewable Energy Policy Network data …

The auxiliary requirement of a solar water heating system is an index of the end-user's cost
and, thus, the feasibility of the system. Within this study several locations worldwide with …

Thermal performance of the four identical trapezoidal cavity absorbers for linear Fresnel
reflecting solar device were studied and compared. The absorbers were designed for …

Energy–exergy analysis and parameter design optimization of the KCS-11 solar system with
an auxiliary superheater are studied in low-grade thermal energy conversion (LTEC). Firstly …

Conversion of solar energy via thermal route is highly efficient, more environmental friendly
and economically viable. Integrated Collector Storage Solar Water Heaters (ICSSWHs) …

Despite about five decades of development, commercial solar energy has not yet unable to
penetrate the electric and gas options. For this particular reason, designing compound …

A mathematical model for computing the thermal performance of an air heater with a
truncated compound parabolic concentrator having a flat one-sided absorber is presented. A …

The concentrating photovoltaic/thermal (PVT) collectors offer the benefits of the reduced per-
unit price of electrical energy and co-generation of electrical and thermal energies by …

The use of solar energy to heat water is the more critical application of solar energy.
Researchers are trying to develop different methods to improve the efficiency of solar water …