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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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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Optimization of Solar Panel Deployment Using Machine Learning by Shoaib Kamal, P. S. Ramapraba, Avinash Kumar, Bikash Chandra Saha, M. Lakshminarayana, S. Sanal Kumar, Anitha Gopalan, Kuma Gowwomsa Erko

“…In this work, we proposed a mechanism for topology reconfiguration or optimization of photovoltaic (PV) arrays using machine learning-assisted techniques. …”
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PLL Based Energy Efficient PV System with Fuzzy Logic Based Power Tracker for Smart Grid Applications by G. Rohini, V. Jamuna

“…This work aims at improving the dynamic performance of the available photovoltaic (PV) system and maximizing the power obtained from it by the use of cascaded converters with intelligent control techniques. …”
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Promoted Formation of Photoactive α-Formamidinium Cesium Lead Triiodide Perovskite Crystals by Germanium Addition by Ayu Enomoto, Atsushi Suzuki, Takeo Oku, Haruto Shimada

“…Germanium (Ge) was added to formamidinium cesium lead triiodide perovskite crystals and the microstructures and photovoltaic properties were investigated. The Ge addition stabilized the α-phase of the perovskites and suppressed formation of the δ-phase. …”
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Numerical Investigation of the Combustion in an Improved Microcombustion Chamber with Rib by Hai Chen, Wei-qiang Liu

“…Therefore, the improved microcombustor is recommended for micro-thermo-photovoltaic systems.…”
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Henna (Lawsonia inermis L.) Dye-Sensitized Nanocrystalline Titania Solar Cell by Khalil Ebrahim Jasim, Shawqi Al-Dallal, Awatif M. Hassan

“…In this paper we investigate the structural, optical, electrical, and photovoltaic characterization of two types of natural dyes, namely, the Bahraini Henna and the Yemeni Henna, extracted using the Soxhlet extractor. …”
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Improved Dynamic Response of a Single-Phase-Integrated KY Boost Converter with an MLI System of a DC-AC Converter in Motor Speed Regulation by V. Mohan, K. Nandakumar

“…KY boost converter (KBC) finds wide application in photovoltaic (PV) and single-phase inverters. In this study, a novel KBC containing seven levels of a multilevel inverter (MLI) is presented. …”
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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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Electrical transport of SiNWs array after covalent attachment of new organic functionalities by Marianna Ambrico, Paolo Francesco Ambrico, Rosa di Mundo

“…These results suggest a possible route for the integration of functionalized Si nanowires, although randomly distributed, in stable large area photovoltaic or molecule sensitive based devices.…”
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Nanostructured ZnO, TiO2, and Composite ZnO/TiO2 Films for Application in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells by Myrsini Giannouli

“…A comparative assessment of the different composite cells was conducted, and the photovoltaic performance of single-semiconductor ZnO and TiO2 solar cells was also compared to that of the composite ZnO/TiO2 cells. …”
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Evaluation of the Existing Solar Energy and Rainwater Potential in the Total Roof Area of Buildings: Izmit District Example by Mehmet Kaya

“…As a result of these calculations, the ratio of electrical energy that can be provided with photovoltaic systems on roofs to meet the annual electricity consumption of the district was found to be 203.581%, and the annual solar energy utilization rate for a family of 4 to bring 240 liters of daily use water temperature to 60°C with an 8 m2 collector area was calculated as 66%. …”
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On a Novel Topology of Matrix Converter Applied to Accelerator DC Power Supply by Bin Wang, Weizhang Song, Yang Si

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Metamorphosis of Mining Landscapes in the Lower Lusatian Lignite Basin (Germany): New Uses and New Image of a Mining Region by Michel Deshaies

“…Huge mining wasteland areas have been reforested or used to install wind farms and photovoltaic parks. These developments have been encouraged by the creation of an International Architecture Exhibition (IBA Fürst Pückler Land) to promote the idea of social renewal through the construction of new landscapes. …”
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Design and Implementation of a New Fast and Efficient MPPT Controller under Different Solar Irradiance Conditions by K. Padmanaban, A. Shunmugalatha, M. S. Kamalesh

“…The power-voltage (P-V) characteristic curve of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems operating in partial shading conditions (PSC) is nonlinear and has multiple local maximum peak power (LMPP) points, rendering many of the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms ineffective at locating global maximum peak power (GMPP) points. …”
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An Improved MPPT Algorithm for PV Generation Applications Based on P-U Curve Reconstitution by Yaoqiang Wang, Meiling Zhang, Xian Cheng

“…Therefore, a maximum power point (MPP) tracking (MPPT) algorithm is essential for the photovoltaic generation system. However, the P-U curve changes dynamically with the variation of the environmental factors; here, the misjudgment may occur if a simple perturb-and-observe (P&O) MPPT algorithm is used. …”
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Estimating the cost of producing grid-connected solar PV in Indonesia by Firdaus A., Amrina U.

“…Indonesia has set itself a very challenging set of objectives about introducing renewables into the energy mix, particularly large-scale, on-grid, solar photovoltaic (PV). Being on the equator, Indonesia is blessed with year-round sunlight. …”
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ORIENTATION SYSTEM OF PV PANELS AFTER SUN by GEORGE EDUARD HOLMAN, CIPRIAN AFANASOV

“…The orientation of photovoltaic panels is an important factor that we must take into account in the design of energy production systems based on solar radiation. …”
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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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Judicious Molecular Design of 5H‑Dithieno[3,2‑b:2′,3′‑d]Pyran‐based Hole‐Transporting Materials for Highly Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells by Kun‐Mu Lee, Chia‐Hui Lin, Chia‐Chi Chang, Ting‐Yu Yang, Wei‐Hao Chiu, Wei‐Chen Chu, Ya‐Ho Chang, Sie‐Rong Li, Shih‐I Lu, Hsiao‐Chi Hsieh, Kang‐Ling Liau, Chia Hui Hu, Chih‐Hung Chen, Yun‐Shuo Liu, Wei‐Chun Chou, Mandy M. Lee, Shih‐Sheng Sun, Yu‐Tai Tao, Yan‐Duo Lin

“…Abstract The structural modification of hole‐transporting materials (HTMs) is an effective strategy for enhancing photovoltaic performance in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). …”
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