The road to a sustainable energy system in the Guadeloupe archipelago: Challenges and opportunities by Mostafa Barani, Konstantin Löffler, Luka Garibashvili, Pedro Crespo del Granado

“…The findings reveal that substantial investments in wind and photovoltaic power plants, coupled with electricity storage devices, are imperative for achieving energy independence in the future. …”
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Analysis of High Step-Up Quasi-<italic>Z</italic>-Source-Based Converter With Low Input Current Ripple by Ataollah Samadian, Milad Ghavipanjeh Marangalu, Iman Talebian, Navid Hadifar, Seyed Hossein Hosseini, Mehran Sabahi, Hani Vahedi

“…As a result, the proposed converter is suitable for renewable energy sources (RESs)&#x2019; applications, such as photovoltaic (PV) systems. The mathematical analysis, operating principle for the proposed converter, and comparison with other converters are evaluated. …”
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Integration of a Heterogeneous Battery Energy Storage System into the Puducherry Smart Grid with Time-Varying Loads by M A Sasi Bhushan, M. Sudhakaran, Sattianadan Dasarathan, Mariappane E

“…Seamless integration of battery storage with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and industrial processes is essential for effective peak shaving strategies. …”
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Effects of Alkyl Spacer Length in Carbazole‐Based Self‐Assembled Monolayer Materials on Molecular Conformation and Organic Solar Cell Performance by Qiaonan Chen, Kangbo Sun, Leandro R. Franco, Jingnan Wu, Lars Öhrström, Xianjie Liu, Maureen Gumbo, Mailde S. Ozório, C. Moyses Araujo, Guangye Zhang, André Johansson, Ellen Moons, Mats Fahlman, Donghong Yu, Yufei Wang, Ergang Wang

“…Abstract Carbazole‐based self‐assembled monolayer (SAM) materials as hole transport layers (HTL) have led organic solar cells (OSCs) to state‐of‐the‐art photovoltaic performance. Nonetheless, the impact of the alkyl spacer length of SAMs remains inadequately understood. …”
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Improved Surface Solar Irradiation Estimation Using Satellite Data and Feature Engineering by Jinyong Kim, Eunkyeong Kim, Seunghwan Jung, Minseok Kim, Baekcheon Kim, Sungshin Kim

“…Planning an optimal installation site to maximize power-generation efficiency is crucial for the effective operation of photovoltaic power plants. Achieving this requires accurate, reliable information on solar irradiation across different regions. …”
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Investigating the Effect of Inclination Angle of Magnetic Field Vector on Silicon PV Modules by Dioari Ulrich Combari, Emmanuel Wendsongré Ramde, Bruno Korgo, Ramatou Saré, Martial Zoungrana, Issa Zerbo

“…In earlier studies, we have shown theoretically and experimentally that magnetic fields (MFs) have negative impact on silicon PV module (photovoltaic module). A noticeable decline in photocurrent with a slight increase in photovoltage was observed. …”
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Design and simulation of a 5 KW solar-powered hybrid electric vehicle charging station with a ANN–Kalman filter MPPT and MPC-based inverter control for reduced THD by Youness Hakam, Hajar Ahessab, Ahmed Gaga, Mohamed Tabaa, Benachir El Hadadi

“…By integrating a Kalman filter with Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) for Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT), the system optimizes energy capture from photovoltaic (PV) panels, even in severe weather conditions and partial shading. …”
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Nanocomposites of various shapes in trihybrid nanofluid flow past a Riga plate with electroosmotic effects by Muhammad Idrees Afridi, Saima Riasat, Saira Iqbal, S. Bilal, A.A. Alderremy, Emad E. Mahmoud

“…Ternary hybrid nanofluid underscores their pivotal role in numerous thermal management devices for various interventions such as photovoltaic thermal systems, biomedical appliances, heat engines, tissue engineering etc. …”
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A comprehensive DFT/TDDFT investigation into the influence of electron acceptors on the photophysical properties of ullazine-based D-π-A-π-A photosensitizers by Jing Huang, Zihao Li, Lei Yang, Rongfang Hu, Guoyu Shi

“…Abstract The type of electron acceptor group has a significant effect on the photovoltaic properties of solar cell sensitizers. In this study, on the basis of previous studies of the π1- and π2-linked groups of D-π1-A1-π2-A2-type sensitizers, the photoelectric properties of Ullazine-Based photosensitizing dyes were further optimized by adjusting the electron-absorbing groups at the A1 and A2 positions. …”
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Uniform Physics Informed Neural Network Framework for Microgrid and Its Application in Voltage Stability Analysis by Renhai Feng, Khan Wajid, Muhammad Faheem, Jiang Wang, Fazal E. Subhan, Muhammad Shoaib Bhutta

“…This paper focus on the application of Physics Informed Neural Network (PINN) for extracting parameters of photovoltaic (PV), wind, and energy storage equipment models. …”
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Two-Step Facile Preparation of 2D MoS2/ZnO Nanocomposite p-n Junctions with Enhanced Photoelectric Performance by Ali Aldalbahi, Zhen-Bo Wang, Tansir Ahamad, Saad M. Alshehri, Peter X. Feng

“…The nanoscale morphologies, composites, and photoelectric properties of nanocomposites were examined using scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and micro-Raman scattering spectroscopy, respectively. 2D heteronanostructures have exhibited an enhanced performance as compared to single-material-based prototypes. In photovoltaic mode, n-p heterojunction of the ZnO-MoS2-based prototype appears to have much better photoelectric conversion efficiency than that in the case with p-n junction, indicating highly effective hole transport properties of 2D MoS2 materials. …”
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Integrated ejector cooling, PVT, and MGT system for smart building applications: An exergy and technoeconomic optimization study by Saber Ranjbar Golafshani, Ehsan Houshfar

“…This research tackles this issue by developing an advanced energy system that combines photovoltaic-thermal, micro-gas-turbine, ejector cooling, auxiliary heater, and hot water storage, all of which operate without relying on batteries. …”
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Fabrication and Characterization of Copper System Compound Semiconductor Solar Cells by Ryosuke Motoyoshi, Takeo Oku, Atsushi Suzuki, Kenji Kikuchi, Shiomi Kikuchi, Balachandran Jeyadevan, Jhon Cuya

“…The microstructure and cell performance of the CuO/C60 heterojunction and the Cu2O:C60 bulk heterojunction structure were investigated. The photovoltaic devices based on FTO/CuO/C60 and ITO/Cu2O:C60 structures provided short-circuit current density of 0.015 mAcm−2 and 0.11 mAcm−2, and open-circuit voltage of 0.045 V and 0.17 V under an Air Mass 1.5 illumination, respectively. …”
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A Design Procedure and Control Method for Improving Efficiency of a Family of Resonant Converters Over Wide Operating Conditions by Jasem Shahsevani, Reza Beiranvand

“…They find numerous applications in various industries such as electric vehicles, battery chargers, and photovoltaic cells. However, low efficiency under light-load or no-load conditions is one of their main challenges, which arises when their switching frequencies deviate significantly from their resonance frequencies during output voltage regulation, resulting in high circulating currents and switching harmonics values. …”
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On-chip integrated plasmon-induced high-performance self-powered Pt/GaN ultraviolet photodetector by Tong Xu, Shulin Sha, Kai Tang, Xuefeng Fan, Jinguo Liu, Caixia Kan, Gangyi Zhu, Feifei Qin, Daning Shi, Mingming Jiang

“…When illuminated upon ultraviolet light at 0 V bias, the Pt/GaN device exhibits significant photovoltaic performances, including a peak responsivity of 200.1 mA W−1, external quantum efficiency of 65%, and other figures-of-merit. …”
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Economical sustainability of integrated photo voltaic and hydroponic systems for rural areas by Conny K Wachjoe, Hermagasantos Zein, Annisa Syafitri Kurniasetiawati, Teguh Sasono, Yanti Suprianti, Fitria Yulistiani

“…The economical method for analyzing the integrating system of photovoltaic and hydroponic systems is based on PBP, CCP, and ROROI. …”
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Cadmium Sulfide Thin Films Deposited onto MWCNT/Polysulfone Substrates by Chemical Bath Deposition by M. Moreno, G. M. Alonzo-Medina, A. I. Oliva, A. I. Oliva-Avilés

“…These results show that the MWCNT/PSF composites with electric field-tailored MWCNTs represent a suitable option to be used as flexible conducting substrate for CdS thin films, which represents an important step towards the developing of flexible systems for photovoltaic applications.…”
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Autonomous Multiport Solar Power Plant with Lithium Ion Battery Storage Using a Voltage Source Inverter for Automotive Applications by P. Vijayashankarganth, S. Sathish Kumar, R. Meenakumari, T. Gobinath, K. Vinoth, G. G. Raja Sekhar, Martin Sankoh

“…Additionally, the energy storage device increases system dynamics during power fluctuations. A photovoltaic (PV) battery hybrid system with an ESS link is considered, and an impact leveling management system is planned to transfer the ability to load as well as the battery. …”
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Multi-Objective Operation Optimization of Park Microgrid Based on Green Power Trading Price Prediction in China by Xiqin Li, Zhiyuan Zhang, Yang Jiang, Xinyu Yang, Yuyuan Zhang, Wei Li, Baosong Wang

“…This model astutely considers factors such as green power trading, distributed photovoltaic generation, medium- and long-term thermal power decomposition, energy storage systems, and power market dynamics while evaluating both economic and environmental benefits. …”
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Mechanism of seismic-collapsed loess landslides induced by the Ms6.2 earthquake in Jishishan County, Gansu Province, China by Yali Wang, Ping Wang, Guofu Luo, Shaofeng Chai, Wenguo Ma, Chenyang Ye, Shiyang Xu, Haoran Yu

“…On December 18, 2023, a magnitude MS6.2 earthquake struck Jishishan County, Gansu Province, triggering over 40 seismic subsidence sites within a seismic intensity VI zone, 32 km from the epicenter.The earthquake caused tens of millions in economic losses to mountain photovoltaic power stations. Extensive geological surveys and comparisons with similar landslides (such as soil loosening, widespread cracks, and stepped displacements) triggered by the 1920 Haiyuan MS8.5 earthquake and the 1995 Yongdeng MS5.8 earthquake, this study preliminarily identifies one subsidence sites as a seismic-collapsed loess landslide. …”
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