Long Wavelength Plasmonic Absorption Enhancement in Silicon Using Optical Lithography Compatible Core-Shell-Type Nanowires by Mohammed Shahriar Sabuktagin, Khairus Syifa Hamdan, Khaulah Sulaiman, Rozalina Zakaria, Harith Ahmad

“…Prospect of improving enhanced absorption in silicon to Ohmic loss ratio by utilizing dual capability of these nanowires in boosting impurity photovoltaic effect and efficient extraction of the photogenerated carriers was discussed. …”
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Investigation on Thermal Degradation Process of Polymer Solar Cells Based on Blend of PBDTTT-C and PC70BM by Yu Ning, Longfeng Lv, Yunzhang Lu, Aiwei Tang, Yufeng Hu, Zhidong Lou, Feng Teng, Yanbing Hou

“…The effects of thermal treatment on the photovoltaic performance of conventional and inverted polymer solar cells (PSCs) based on the combination of poly[(4,8-bis-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-benzo[1,2-b;4,5-b′]dithiophene)-2,6-diyl-alt-(4-(2-ethylhexanoyl)-thie-no[3,4-b]thiophene))-2,6-diyl] (PBDTTT-C) and [6,6]-phenyl C70-butyric acid methyl ester (PC70BM) are investigated. …”
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Sustainable Development and Renewable Energy Sectors: Selected Indicators in European Union and Poland by Anna Klepacka

“…The results of the survey demonstrated Poland’s prominent place in the sector of liquid biofuels (1st place in EU), thanks to the significant supply of raw materials as well as development perspectives in solar energy, which is confirmed by the world's statistics indicating a record number of photovoltaic installations fitted (PV).…”
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Distribution Network Voltage Control Based on Coordinated Optimization of PV and Air-Conditioning by Qi Wang, Bin Lu, Xiaobo Dou, Yichao Sun, Jin Liu

“…As a result, the shortage of the PVs’ reactive power control capability is compensated by the adjustable air-conditioning loads, so that the waste of the photovoltaic power can be reduced or even avoided. The case study using an IEEE standard 33-node system, which is further updated with the installation of 5 PV generators and 5 air-conditioning loads, validates the correctness and effectiveness of the proposed control strategy.…”
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Effect of Ambient Temperature on Performance of Grid-Connected Inverter Installed in Thailand by Kamonpan Chumpolrat, Vichit Sangsuwan, Nuttakarn Udomdachanut, Songkiate Kittisontirak, Sasiwimon Songtrai, Perawut Chinnavornrungsee, Amornrat Limmanee, Jaran Sritharathikhun, Kobsak Sriprapha

“…The effects of temperature on performance of a grid-connected inverter, and also on a photovoltaic (PV) system installed in Thailand have been investigated. …”
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Theoretical Analysis of Superphenalene Using Different Kinds of VDB Indices by K. Julietraja, Ammar Alsinai, Abdu Alameri

“…Superphenalene is a large polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon molecule which has been quickly gaining importance as a building block for alternate energy providers due to its photovoltaic properties. The exciting features of this compound, coupled with its potential applications, warrant an investigation of its nature and properties from a structural perspective. …”
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Vertical Silicon Nanowire Platform for Low Power Electronics and Clean Energy Applications by D.-L. Kwong, X. Li, Y. Sun, G. Ramanathan, Z. X. Chen, S. M. Wong, Y. Li, N. S. Shen, K. Buddharaju, Y. H. Yu, S. J. Lee, N. Singh, G. Q. Lo

“…Under clean energy harvesting area, vertical wires could provide (1) cost reduction in photovoltaic energy conversion through enhanced light trapping and (2) a fully CMOS compatible thermoelectric engine converting waste-heat into electricity. …”
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Assessment of Power Quality for Large Scale Utility Grid-Connected Solar Power Plant Integrated System by Ahmed Haji, Mehdi F. Bonneya

“… This paper introduces the simulation and analysis of a three-phase large-scale grid-connected solar Photovoltaic (PV) system in order to assess the effect of integrated PV grid-connected mode on the power quality of the utility grid. …”
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Recent Advances in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells by Umer Mehmood, Saleem-ur Rahman, Khalil Harrabi, Ibnelwaleed A. Hussein, B. V. S. Reddy

“…Solar energy is an abundant and accessible source of renewable energy available on earth, and many types of photovoltaic (PV) devices like organic, inorganic, and hybrid cells have been developed to harness the energy. …”
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Electric Characterization and Modeling of Microfluidic-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell by Adriano Sacco, Andrea Lamberti, Marzia Quaglio, Stefano Bianco, Elena Tresso, Anca-Luiza Alexe-Ionescu, Candido F. Pirri

“…The results show that the photovoltaic performances of the microfluidic cell are comparable with those obtained in irreversibly sealed structures, actually demonstrating the reliability of the proposed device.…”
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A Five-Level H-Bridge STATCOM for an Off-Grid PV Solar Farm under Two Controllers PI and PIλ-MPC Hybrid by Onur Ozdal Mengi

“…Investigations were presented in order to eliminate the reactive power on microgrid loads fed by an off-grid and mid-power photovoltaic solar energy system (PVSES) with a static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) device. …”
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Coordinated Volt/VAR Control in Distribution Networks Considering Demand Response via Safe Deep Reinforcement Learning by Dong Hua, Fei Peng, Suisheng Liu, Qinglin Lin, Jiahui Fan, Qian Li

“…First, various resources such as static VAR compensators, photovoltaic systems, and demand response strategies are incorporated into the VVC scheme to enhance voltage regulation. …”
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Solar Charge Controller with Maximum Power Point Tracking for Low-Power Solar Applications by Tomy Abuzairi, Wing Wira Adimas Ramadhan, Kresna Devara

“…Solar Charge Controller (SCC) with Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is needed to extract maximum energy from photovoltaic. However, a SCC device with MPPT technology feature is expensive on the market due to the requirements for a high-power system. …”
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Adaptive current differential protection for active distribution networks accommodating high levels of PV integration by CHEN Shuiyao, XU Feng, PAN Wulue, LI Yuehui, WU Jizeng, LIU Sumei

“…The large-scale integration of photovoltaic （PV） sources into distribution networks alters the differential current and braking current of line differential protection， leading to a risk of maloperation in traditional ratio restraint differential protection. …”
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Interfacial Transport Study of Ultra-Thin InN-Enhanced Quantum Dot Solar Cells by Shuaijie Wang, Dong Zhang, Zhenhe Ju

“…Solar cells are a means of converting solar energy into electrical energy using the photovoltaic effect of semiconductor materials. This photoelectric absorber layer has been developed for more than 70 years. …”
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The Role of Physical Techniques on the Preparation of Photoanodes for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells by Shideh Ahmadi, Nilofar Asim, M. A. Alghoul, F. Y. Hammadi, Kasra Saeedfar, N. A. Ludin, Saleem H. Zaidi, K. Sopian

“…Dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have attracted numerous research, especially in the context of enhancing their efficiency and durability, due to the low-cost and environmentally friendly nature of photovoltaic (PV) technology. The materials in DSSCs are vital towards the realization of these goals, since many of the important components are influenced by their respective preparation and deposition methods. …”
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Impact of radiofrequency sputtering power on the stoichiometry of a Cu2ZnSnS4 layer film prepared from a single quaternary target by Saleh N. Alamri

“…Compounds such as Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) have attracted the concern of investigators of photovoltaic applications due to their abundance of elements and their nontoxic and promising optical characteristics. …”
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Optimal Site Selection for a Solar Power Plant in the Central Anatolian Region of Turkey by Ozge Pinar Akkas, Mustafa Yasin Erten, Ertugrul Cam, Nihat Inanc

“…Using more renewable energy resources (RES) can be considered as one of the most powerful solutions to address these problems. Today, required photovoltaic power systems (PVPS) and wind energy systems (WES) are widely used as RES for addressing these problems. …”
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Feasibility Study of Five Solar Thermal Power Plants in Arequipa, Peru, and Their Comparison with Seto Targets by Harry Aarón Yapu Maldonado

“…Although Peru has photovoltaic plants that harness solar radiation, the LCOE of the analyzed CSPs is 219.2% higher. …”
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Andes septentrionales argentinos: una fábrica de territorios energéticos by Silvina Cecilia Carrizo, Guillermina Jacinto

“…Initiatives aimed at satisfying small demands and reducing energy poverty focus their efforts on dispersed populations and low-income groups. Large-scale photovoltaic power plants in high mountain plains, and lithium mines in salt flats introduce profound impacts on local communities, and on landscapes of high cultural and natural value. …”
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