A Software Tool for Optimal Sizing of PV Systems in Malaysia by Tamer Khatib, Azah Mohamed, K. Sopian

“…This paper presents a MATLAB based user friendly software tool called as PV.MY for optimal sizing of photovoltaic (PV) systems. The software has the capabilities of predicting the metrological variables such as solar energy, ambient temperature and wind speed using artificial neural network (ANN), optimizes the PV module/ array tilt angle, optimizes the inverter size and calculate optimal capacities of PV array, battery, wind turbine and diesel generator in hybrid PV systems. …”
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Controlled Assembly of Nanorod TiO2 Crystals via a Sintering Process: Photoanode Properties in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells by Saeid Vafaei, Kazuhiro Manseki, Soki Horita, Masaki Matsui, Takashi Sugiura

“…Our results provide useful guidance on how to improve the photovoltaic performance by reshaping the numerous 3D TiO2 particles to 1D TiO2-based electrodes with sintering technique.…”
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An Efficient Grid-tied Flyback Micro-inverter with DCM Control Strategy by Salam Jabr Yaqoob, Adel A. Obed

“… In two-stage micro-inverter photovoltaic (PV) applications, DC/DC converter is used to obtain the highest DC power from the PV module. …”
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High Improvement in Conversion Efficiency of μc-SiGe Thin-Film Solar Cells with Field-Enhancement Layers by Shu-Hung Yu, Wei Lin, Yu-Hung Chen, Chun-Yen Chang

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Deep learning in defects detection of PV modules: A review by Katleho Masita, Ali Hasan, Thokozani Shongwe, Hasan Abu Hilal

“…Identifying defects in photovoltaic (PV) modules is essential for ensuring optimal performance and prolonging their operational lifespan. …”
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The III–V Triple-Junction Solar Cell Characteristics and Optimization with a Fresnel Lens Concentrator by Yin Guo, Qibing Liang, Bifen Shu, Jing Wang, Qingchuan Yang

“…At present, the Fresnel lens are commonly used as the condenser in high-concentrating photovoltaic (HCPV) modules. It is ideally believed that the output power of a III–V triple-junction solar cell which is placed on the focal plane of a Fresnel lens is the largest, because the intensity of the sunlight on the focal plane is the largest. …”
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Sublimed C60 for efficient and repeatable perovskite-based solar cells by Ahmed A. Said, Erkan Aydin, Esma Ugur, Zhaojian Xu, Caner Deger, Badri Vishal, Aleš Vlk, Pia Dally, Bumin K. Yildirim, Randi Azmi, Jiang Liu, Edward A. Jackson, Holly M. Johnson, Manting Gui, Henning Richter, Anil R. Pininti, Helen Bristow, Maxime Babics, Arsalan Razzaq, Suman Mandal, Thomas G. Allen, Thomas D. Anthopoulos, Martin Ledinský, Ilhan Yavuz, Barry P. Rand, Stefaan De Wolf

“…These findings provide insights crucial for the advancement of perovskite photovoltaic technologies towards scaled production with high process yield.…”
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The Reduced Recombination and the Enhanced Lifetime of Excited Electron in QDSSCs Based on Different ZnS and SiO2 Passivation by Ha Thanh Tung, Nguyen Thu Thao, Lam Quang Vinh

“…The quantum dot solar cells based on photoanode multilayers, which were coated with a ZnS or SiO2 passivation, increased dramatic absorption in the visible light region as compared with other photoanodes and reduced rapid recombination proccesses in photovoltaic. As a result, the performance efficiency of TiO2/CdS/CdSe photoanode with SiO2 passivation increased by 150% and 375% compared with TiO2/CdS/CdSe with ZnS passivation and TiO2/CdSe photoanode, respectively. …”
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A Robust Multi-Modal Deep Learning-Based Fault Diagnosis Method for PV Systems by Shahabodin Afrasiabi, Sarah Allahmoradi, Mousa Afrasiabi, Xiaodong Liang, C. Y. Chung, Jamshid Aghaei

“…In this paper, a robust, multi-modal deep-learning-based fault identification method is proposed for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, capable of detecting a wide range of faults at PV arrays, inverters, sensors, and grid connections. …”
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Optimization of Tilt Angle of a PV System to Get Maximum Generated Power: a Case Study by Harwan Mohammed Taha, Sipan Hameed

“…The amount of solar irradiance falls onto photovoltaic (PV) panels depends highly on the tilt angle between the panels and the horizontal plane. …”
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Integrating renewable energy and V2G uncertainty into optimal power flow: A gradient bald eagle search optimization algorithm with local escaping operator by Mohamed H. Hassan, Salah Kamel, José Luis Domínguez‐García, Reagan Jean Jacques Molu

“…The method takes into account uncertainty of the renewable energy sources (wind energy and photovoltaic systems) and Vehicle‐to‐Grid (V2G) in the stochastic OPF problem. …”
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Maximizing Microgrid Efficiency: A Unified Approach with Extended Optimal Propositional Logic Control by Muhammed Cavus

“…These case studies demonstrate that the suggested extended optimal P-PLC method (i) reduces the operational cost of MG by roughly 28%, (ii) increases the photovoltaic (PV) utilization by nearly 45%, and (iii) penalizes the accumulators to prevent charging from the grid. …”
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A Study on a Solar Simulator for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells by Kyoung-Jun Lee, Jeong-Hoon Kim, Ho-Sung Kim, Dongsul Shin, Dong-Wook Yoo, Hee-Je Kim

“…While there has been considerable study on improving the efficiency of DSSCs, there has not been sufficient research on a photovoltaic power conditioning system adaptable to DSSCs or on a solar simulator for DSSCs. …”
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Dye-Sensitized Nanocrystalline ZnO Solar Cells Based on Ruthenium(II) Phendione Complexes by Hashem Shahroosvand, Parisa Abbasi, Mohsen Ameri, Mohammad Reza Riahi Dehkordi

“…The AFM images clearly show both, the outgrowth of the complexes which are adsorbed on ZnO thin film and the depression of ZnO thin film. We have studied photovoltaic properties of dye-sensitized nanocrystalline semiconductor solar cells based on Ru phendione complexes, which gave power conversion efficiency of (η) of 1.54% under the standard AM 1.5 irradiation (100 mW cm−2) with a short-circuit photocurrent density (𝐽sc) of 3.42 mA cm−2, an open-circuit photovoltage (𝑉oc) of 0.622 V, and a fill factor (ff) of 0.72. …”
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Theoretical Study on the Photoelectric Properties of a Class of Copolymers Based on Benzodithiophene for Solar Cells by Xiao-Hua Xie, Xin-Wei Zhao, Ming Li

“…The results indicate that PBDTTBT’s well conjugation benefits its good stability, and its wide and strong absorption spectra in the range of visible light, appropriate FMO levels, well charge transport, and favorable exciton dissociation lead to its photovoltaic performance. Furthermore, through comparing the four designed polymers with PBDTTBT, we conclude that the four designed polymers have stronger exciton dissociation ability and larger open-circuit voltage and external quantum efficiencies. …”
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Experimental Investigation and Comparison of the Net Energy Yield Using Control-Based Solar Tracking Systems by Ibrahim Sufian Osman, Ibrahim Khalil Almadani, Nasir Ghazi Hariri, Taher Saleh Maatallah

“…As the world trend is going towards renewable energy, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy shines the most due to the low generation cost especially by using the latest PV cell technologies and materials, although the conventional silicon cell has an efficiency in the range of 15-16%. …”
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A Near-Zero Energy Smart Greenhouse Integrated Into a Microgrid for Sustainable Energy and Microclimate Management by Tuan Minh Tran, Ahmed Ouammi, Louis A-Dessaint

“…The SGIM integrates photovoltaic (PV) panels, a micro-combined heat and power (micro-CHP) unit, and an energy storage system to deliver efficient, localized energy generation and management. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Regulatory Frameworks for Transitioning to Net-Zero Energy Buildings in a Tropical Desert Climate by Motaz Mestarehi, Osama Omar

“…Additionally, this study examined the potential of building regulations to facilitate the transition to net-zero energy buildings by comparing electricity consumption with renewable energy generated from rooftop photovoltaic panels. It was determined that electricity consumption could be reduced by up to 52% by following building regulations and relying on current materials in the residential sector. …”
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A Study of the Motion Response of Floating Solar PV and Cross-Flow Savonius Turbine in Moored Conditions by Ramsy de Fretes Patrick, Izzuddin Jifaturrohman Mohammad, Putranto Teguh, Aria Pria Utama I Ketut, Huang Luofeng

“…The transition towards Net Zero Emissions (NZEs) is being accelerated by hybrid renewable technologies such as Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) systems and marine current turbines, which combine solar panels and cross-flow marine turbines mounted on floating structures for near-shore applications. …”
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Grid-Connected Solar PV System with Maximum Power Point Tracking and Battery Energy Storage Integrated with Sophisticated Three-Level NPC Inverter by D. Ravi Kishore, T. Vijay Muni, B. Srinivas Raja, Mukesh Pushkarna, B. Srikanth Goud, Kareem M. AboRas, Sadam Alphonse

“…In this research, a solar photovoltaic system with maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and battery storage is integrated into a grid-connected system using an improved three-level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) inverter. …”
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