Performance Analysis of a Relift Luo Converter-Derived Dual-Output DC to DC Converter for Microgrid Applications by R. Banupriya, R. Nagarajan

“…Renewable energy sources like the wind energy or the solar photovoltaic energy may also be integrated to the microgrid. …”
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An Advanced Multicarrier Residential Energy Hub System Based on Mixed Integer Linear Programming by Yue Yuan, Angel A. Bayod-Rújula, Huanxin Chen, Amaya Martínez-Gracia, Jiangyu Wang, Anna Pinnarelli

“…The energy hub combines the electrical grid and natural gas network, a gas boiler, a heat pump, a photovoltaic plant, and a photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system. …”
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Growth of CZTS Thin Films by Cosputtering of Metal Targets and Sulfurization in H2S by N. Muhunthan, Om Pal Singh, Son Singh, V. N. Singh

“…Copper zinc tin sulfide (CZTS) is an emerging thin film photovoltaic material. Chemical composition and phase purity are important factors which decide the quality of the film for photovoltaic applications. …”
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The Comprehensive Study of Electrical Faults in PV Arrays by M. Sabbaghpur Arani, M. A. Hejazi

“…The rapid growth of the solar industry over the past several years has expanded the significance of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Fault analysis in solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays is a fundamental task to increase reliability, efficiency, and safety in PV systems and, if not detected, may not only reduce power generation and accelerated system aging but also threaten the availability of the whole system. …”
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Performance Evaluation and Estimation of Energy Measures of Grid-Connected PV Module by R. Srimathi, J. Meenakshi, R. Vijayabhasker, Semagn Shifere Belay

“…In this paper, the effectiveness of two grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) techniques up of copper indium selenium (CIS) and monocrystalline silicon (m-Si) arrays has been examined. …”
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Maximizing Output Power of a Solar Panel via Combination of Sun Tracking and Maximum Power Point Tracking by Fuzzy Controllers by Mohsen Taherbaneh, A. H. Rezaie, H. Ghafoorifard, K. Rahimi, M. B. Menhaj

“…In this paper, a method based on simultaneous use of two fuzzy controllers is developed in order to maximize the generated output power of a solar panel in a photovoltaic system: fuzzy-based sun tracking and maximum power point tracking. …”
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Comprehensive Methodology to Evaluate Parasitic Energy Consumption for Different Types of Dual-Axis Sun Tracking Systems by Ming-Hui Tan, Tze-Koon Wang, Chee-Woon Wong, Kok-Keong Chong, Boon-Han Lim, Tiong-Keat Yew, Woei-Chong Tan, An-Chow Lai

“…However, there is no significant study yet to optimize the net performance of the photovoltaic (PV) or concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) system equipped with a dual-axis sun tracking system. …”
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Multijunction solar cell parameter estimation based on metaheuristic algorithms by Marwa M. Elzalabani, Doaa M. Atia, Aref Y. Eliwa, Belal A. Abou Zalam, Mahmoud S. AbouOmar

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Optical Tests on a Curve Fresnel Lens as Secondary Optics for Solar Troughs by D. Fontani, P. Sansoni, F. Francini, M. DeLucia, G. Pierucci, D. Jafrancesco

“…A curve Fresnel lens is developed as secondary concentrator for solar parabolic troughs to reduce the number of photovoltaic cells. Specific measurements and optical tests are used to evaluate the optical features of manufactured samples. …”
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From source to sink: the path to efficient energy harvesting with LEDs and displays by Andrea De Iacovo, Gaetano Assanto, Lorenzo Colace

“…This similarity suggests to exploit LEDs in photovoltaic mode to be operated for harvesting energy from light in the environment. …”
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Two-Stage Fault Diagnosis Method Based on the Extension Theory for PV Power Systems by Meng-Hui Wang, Mu-Jia Chen

“…In order to shorten the maintenance time and make sure of the photovoltaic (PV) power generation system steadily in operation, a fault diagnosis system for photovoltaic power generation system was proposed in this paper. …”
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Forecasting the Cell Temperature of PV Modules with an Adaptive System by Giuseppina Ciulla, Valerio Lo Brano, Edoardo Moreci

“…To improve the energy performance of these systems, it is necessary to know the operating temperature of the photovoltaic modules. The determination of the operating temperature is a key parameter for the assessment of the actual performance of photovoltaic panels. …”
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Enhanced Power Conversion Efficiency of P3HT : PC71BM Bulk Heterojunction Polymer Solar Cells by Doping a High-Mobility Small Organic Molecule by Hanyu Wang, Xiao Wang, Pu Fan, Xin Yang, Junsheng Yu

“…The effect of molecular doping with TIPS-pentacene on the photovoltaic performance of polymer solar cells (PSCs) with a structure of ITO/ZnO/poly(3-hexylthiophene-2,5-diyl) (P3HT) : [6,6]-phenyl C71-butyric acid methyl ester (PC71BM) : TIPS-pentacene/MoOx/Ag was systematically investigated by adjusting TIPS-pentacene doping ratios ranged from 0.3 to 1.2 wt%. …”
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Static Stability Analysis Based on Probabilistic Power Flow Calculation considering P2G Technology by Jia Yao, Yujia Huang, Jingwei Hu

“…Firstly, this paper analyzes the principles of wind power generation and photovoltaic power generation and constructs the probability model of renewable energy power generation power. …”
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Improving the Spectral Response of Black Dye by Cosensitization with a Simple Indoline Based Dye in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell by Md. Akhtaruzzaman, Ashraful Islam, Mohammad Rezaul Karim, A. K. Mahmud Hasan, Liyuan Han

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Hybrid solar cells from water-soluble polymers by James T. McLeskey, Qiquan Qiao

“…The PTEBS polythiophene has shown significant photovoltaic response and has been found to be effective for making solar cells. …”
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Sizing and Simulation of PV-Wind Hybrid Power System by Mustafa Engin

“…A sizing procedure is developed for hybrid system with the aid of mathematical models for photovoltaic cell, wind turbine, and battery that are readily present in the literature. …”
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Seismic and Power Generation Performance of U-Shaped Steel Connected PV-Shear Wall under Lateral Cyclic Loading by Hongmei Zhang, Jinzhi Dong, Yuanfeng Duan, Xilin Lu, Jinqing Peng

“…BIPV is now widely used in office and residential buildings, but its seismic performance still remained vague especially when the photovoltaic (PV) modules are installed on high-rise building facades. …”
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Use of Nanofluids in Solar PV/Thermal Systems by Asmaa Ahmed, Hasan Baig, Senthilarasu Sundaram, Tapas K. Mallick

“…This review is aimed at presenting the recent studies dealing with cooling the photovoltaic thermal (PVT), concentrated photovoltaic thermal (CPVT), and other solar systems using nanofluids. …”
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Selected social impact indicators influenced by materials for green energy technologies by Saeed Rahimpour, Mohammad El-Wali, Iryna Makarava, Hanna L. Tuomisto, Mari Lundström, Andrzej Kraslawski

“…Here we show that Aluminum production for electric vehicles, wind turbines and solar photovoltaic panels generates the most jobs and income opportunities, while extraction of Cobalt, Lithium, Silicon, and Zinc carry the highest social risks.…”
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