Recent technical advancements, economics and environmental impacts of floating photovoltaic solar energy conversion systems

S Gorjian, H Sharon, H Ebadi, K Kant, FB Scavo… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) is an emerging technology that has experienced significant
growth in the renewable energy market since 2016. It is estimated that technical …

The application of solar-driven technologies for the sustainable development of agriculture farming: a comprehensive review

M Dhonde, K Sahu, VVS Murty - Reviews in Environmental Science and …, 2022 - Springer
The rising demand for food and the unpredictable price of fossil fuels have led to the search
for environmentally sustainable energy sources. Energy is one of the significant overhead …

An accurate metaheuristic mountain gazelle optimizer for parameter estimation of single-and double-diode photovoltaic cell models

R Abbassi, S Saidi, S Urooj, BN Alhasnawi, MA Alawad… - Mathematics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Accurate parameter estimation is crucial and challenging for the design and modeling of PV
cells/modules. However, the high degree of non-linearity of the typical I–V characteristic …

[HTML][HTML] Relevance of monocrystalline and thin-film technologies in implementing efficient grid-connected photovoltaic systems in historic buildings in Port Fouad city …

NM Badawy, HS El Samaty, AAE Waseef - Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2022 - Elsevier
This study explores the potential of integrating PV technologies on pitched roofs in Port
Fouad City, Egypt, that represent the dominant style of heritage buildings in coastal cities in …

A Strategic Analysis of Photovoltaic Energy Projects: The Case Study of Spain

E Segura, LM Belmonte, R Morales, JA Somolinos - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The Spanish photovoltaic sector could be a serious opportunity for the recovery and
economic growth of the country, by serving as a support platform for the National Integrated …

Optimizing performance of water-cooled photovoltaic-thermal modules: A 3D numerical approach

K Khosravi, HI Mohammed, JM Mahdi, M Silakhori… - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
To evaluate and improve the efficiency of photovoltaic solar modules connected with linear
pipes for water supply, a three-dimensional numerical simulation is created and simulated …

Novel multi-layer nano-modified PCM configuration for efficient thermal management of photovoltaic-thermal systems

S Al Arni, JM Mahdi, AM Abed, KA Hammoodi… - Journal of Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Effective thermal management of photovoltaic (PV) systems is crucial for mitigating
temperature-induced efficiency losses and enhancing overall performance. This study …

Performance improvement of an ultra-thin film solar cell based on optimized CIGS (Cu (In1-x, Gax) Se2) using appropriate plasmonic nanoparticles

P Zarerasouli, H Bahador, H Heidarzadeh - Optical Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, the main aim is to improve the absorption and efficiency of an ultra-thin film Cu
(In x Ga 1-x) Se 2 (CIGS) solar cell using plasmonic nanoparticles on the back surface of the …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating and Analyzing the Influence of a Solar Power Plant's Life Cycle on the Depletion of Natural Materials and Mineral Resources

P Leda, I Piasecka, A Leda, G Szala, A Tomporowski… - Eng, 2024 - mdpi.com
The production process requires massive amounts of minerals, fossil fuels, and energy. The
efficient use of energy and natural resources appears to be crucial to the state of affairs. It …

Design and energy analysis of photovoltaic-battery prototype considering different voltage levels

FJ Sepúlveda, I Montero, F Barrena, MT Miranda… - Batteries, 2022 - mdpi.com
Photovoltaic self-consumption systems are effective at reducing energy consumption from
fossil fuels and carbon emissions. Incorporating energy storage into these systems enables …