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Volume 103

Solar Energy

Volume 103

1

Cooling the cities – A review of reflective and green roof mitigation technologies to fight heat island and improve comfort in urban environments

Santamouris, M.

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 586 KB

english, 2014

2

History, current state, and future of linear Fresnel concentrating solar collectors

Zhu, Guangdong, Wendelin, Tim, Wagner, Michael J., Kutscher, Chuck

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2014

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english

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PDF, 4.23 MB

english, 2014

3

A review of available technologies for seasonal thermal energy storage

Xu, J., Wang, R.Z., Li, Y.

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2014

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english

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PDF, 4.97 MB

english, 2014

4

Genetic optimization of a PCM enhanced storage tank for Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems

Padovan, Roberta, Manzan, Marco

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2014

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english

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PDF, 2.41 MB

english, 2014

5

Photo catalytic degradation of pesticides in immobilized bead photo reactor under solar irradiation

Sivagami, K., Krishna, R. Ravi, Swaminathan, T.

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2014

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english

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PDF, 1.12 MB

english, 2014

6

Double-layer dye-sensitized solar cells based on Zn-doped TiO2 transparent and light scattering layers: Improving electron injection and light scattering effect

Ghanbari Niaki, A.H., Bakhshayesh, A.M., Mohammadi, M.R.

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2014

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english

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PDF, 2.52 MB

english, 2014

7

A two stage successive estimation based maximum power point tracking technique for photovoltaic modules

Christy Mano Raj, J.S., Ebenezer Jeyakumar, A.

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 4.27 MB

english, 2014

8

A mathematical model for cell-to-module conversion considering mismatching solar cells and the resistance of the interconnection ribbon

Jung, Tae-hee, Song, Hee-eun, Ahn, Hyung-keun, Kang, Gi-hwan

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 1.69 MB

english, 2014

9

Artificial neural network model based on interrelationship of direct, diffuse and global solar radiations

Kaushika, N.D., Tomar, R.K., Kaushik, S.C.

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 3.71 MB

english, 2014

10

Effects of mounting geometries on photovoltaic module performance using CFD and single-diode model

Xing, Wei, Zhou, Jianqiu, Feng, Zhiqiang

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2014

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english

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PDF, 1.59 MB

english, 2014

11

Global maximum power point tracking algorithm for PV systems operating under partially shaded conditions using the segmentation search method

Liu, Yi-Hua, Chen, Jing-Hsiao, Huang, Jia-Wei

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 4.53 MB

english, 2014

12

Balancing the daylighting and energy performance of solar screens in residential desert buildings: Examination of screen axial rotation and opening aspect ratio

Sabry, Hanan, Sherif, Ahmed, Gadelhak, Mahmoud, Aly, Mohamed

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 4.09 MB

english, 2014

13

Performance loss rate of twelve photovoltaic technologies under field conditions using statistical techniques

Makrides, George, Zinsser, Bastian, Schubert, Markus, Georghiou, George E.

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 4.33 MB

english, 2014

14

Analytical derivation of equivalent functional form of explicit J–V model of an illuminated solar cell from physics based implicit model

Das, Abhik Kumar

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2014

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english

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PDF, 520 KB

english, 2014

15

High performing extraction procedure for the one-diode model of a photovoltaic panel from experimental I–V curves by using reduced forms

Laudani, Antonino, Riganti Fulginei, Francesco, Salvini, Alessandro

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2014

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english

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PDF, 654 KB

english, 2014

16

Solar car aerodynamic design for optimal cooling and high efficiency

Vinnichenko, Nikolay A., Uvarov, Alexander V., Znamenskaya, Irina A., Ay, Herchang, Wang, Tsun-Hsien

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2014

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english

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PDF, 988 KB

english, 2014

17

Experimental evaluation of a naturally ventilated PV double-skin building envelope in real operating conditions

Gaillard, Leon, Giroux-Julien, Stéphanie, Ménézo, Christophe, Pabiou, Hervé

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2014

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english

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PDF, 6.30 MB

english, 2014

18

Numerical simulation of the temperature distortions in InGaP/GaAs/Ge solar cells working under high concentrating conditions due to voids presence in the solder joint

Calabrese, G., Gualdi, F., Baricordi, S., Bernardoni, P., Guidi, V., Pozzetti, L., Vincenzi, D.

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2014

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english

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PDF, 1.27 MB

english, 2014

19

Heat transfer analysis of a latent heat thermal energy storage system using graphite foam for concentrated solar power

Kim, Taeil, France, David M., Yu, Wenhua, Zhao, Weihuan, Singh, Dileep

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 836 KB

english, 2014

20

Discrete I–V model for partially shaded PV-arrays

Díaz-Dorado, Eloy, Cidrás, José, Carrillo, Camilo

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 2.85 MB

english, 2014

21

Design, development and indoor performance analysis of a low concentrating dielectric photovoltaic module

Sarmah, Nabin, Richards, Bryce S., Mallick, Tapas K.

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 1.99 MB

english, 2014

22

A simplified method to modulate colors on industrial multicrystalline silicon solar cells with reduced current losses

Zeng, Libin, Li, Minghua, Chen, Yifeng, Shen, Hui

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 1.40 MB

english, 2014

23

Thermodynamic and optical analysis for a CPV/T hybrid system with beam splitter and fully tracked linear Fresnel reflector concentrator utilizing sloped panels

Liu, Yang, Hu, Peng, Zhang, Qian, Chen, Zeshao

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 1.66 MB

english, 2014

24

Techno-economic optimization of hybrid photovoltaic/wind/diesel/battery generation in a stand-alone power system

Kaabeche, Abdelhamid, Ibtiouen, Rachid

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 1.06 MB

english, 2014

25

Low-cost irradiance sensors for irradiation assessments inside tree canopies

Muñoz-García, M.A., Melado-Herreros, A., Balenzategui, J.L., Barrerio, P.

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2014

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english

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PDF, 2.50 MB

english, 2014

26

Monte Carlo advances and concentrated solar applications

Delatorre, J., Baud, G., Bézian, J.J., Blanco, S., Caliot, C., Cornet, J.F., Coustet, C., Dauchet, J., El Hafi, M., Eymet, V., Fournier, R., Gautrais, J., Gourmel, O., Joseph, D., Meilhac, N., Pajot,

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 2.67 MB

english, 2014

27

Molten nitrate salts at 600 and 680°C: Thermophysical property changes and corrosion of high-temperature nickel alloys

McConohy, Geoff, Kruizenga, Alan

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 2.21 MB

english, 2014

28

Investigation of a novel intermediate band photovoltaic material with wide spectrum solar absorption based on Ti-substituted CuGaS2

Lv, Xinxin, Yang, Sui, Li, Mingwei, Li, Hongxing, Yi, Jie, Wang, Minghao, Niu, Guanghai, Zhong, Jianxin

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 1.61 MB

english, 2014

29

Simulation and assessment of operation strategies for solar thermal power plants with a thermocline storage tank

Biencinto, Mario, Bayón, Rocío, Rojas, Esther, González, Lourdes

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 4.03 MB

english, 2014

30

Life cycle assessment of cadmium telluride photovoltaic (CdTe PV) systems

Kim, Hyoungseok, Cha, Kyounghoon, Fthenakis, Vasilis M., Sinha, Parikhit, Hur, Tak

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 1.66 MB

english, 2014

31

Thermoeconomic analysis and off-design performance of an organic Rankine cycle powered by medium-temperature heat sources

Calise, Francesco, Capuozzo, Claudio, Carotenuto, Alberto, Vanoli, Laura

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 2.97 MB

english, 2014

32

Reducing partial shading power loss with an integrated Smart Bypass

Bauwens, Pieter, Doutreloigne, Jan

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2014

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english

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PDF, 2.16 MB

english, 2014

33

Synthetic generation of high temporal resolution solar radiation data using Markov models

Ngoko, B.O., Sugihara, H., Funaki, T.

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 853 KB

english, 2014

34

Thermochemical CO2 splitting reaction with supported LaxA1−xFeyB1−yO3 (A=Sr, Ce, B=Co, Mn; 0⩽x, y⩽1) perovskite oxides

Jiang, Qingqing, Tong, Jinhui, Zhou, Guilin, Jiang, Zongxuan, Li, Zhen, Li, Can

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 3.46 MB

english, 2014

35

Degradation evaluation of crystalline-silicon photovoltaic modules after a few operation years in a tropical environment

Ndiaye, Ababacar, Kébé, Cheikh M.F., Charki, Abdérafi, Ndiaye, Papa A., Sambou, Vincent, Kobi, Abdessamad

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2014

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english

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PDF, 1.25 MB

english, 2014

36

Energy dispatch schedule optimization for demand charge reduction using a photovoltaic-battery storage system with solar forecasting

Hanna, R., Kleissl, J., Nottrott, A., Ferry, M.

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 895 KB

english, 2014

37

Spatial and temporal modeling of sub- and supercritical thermal energy storage

Tse, Louis A., Ganapathi, Gani B., Wirz, Richard E., Lavine, Adrienne S.

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2014

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english

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PDF, 865 KB

english, 2014

38

Simulation and analysis of a solar assisted heat pump system with two different storage types for high levels of PV electricity self-consumption

Thygesen, Richard, Karlsson, Björn

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 1.14 MB

english, 2014

39

Corrosion resistance of Hastelloys in molten metal-chloride heat-transfer fluids for concentrating solar power applications

Vignarooban, K., Pugazhendhi, P., Tucker, C., Gervasio, D., Kannan, A.M.

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2014

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english

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PDF, 2.36 MB

english, 2014

40

Combined Raman scattering/photoluminescence analysis of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 electrodeposited layers

Insignares-Cuello, C., Izquierdo-Roca, V., López-García, J., Calvo-Barrio, L., Saucedo, E., Kretzschmar, S., Unold, T., Broussillou, C., Goislard de Monsabert, T., Bermudez, V., Pérez-Rodríguez, A.

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 584 KB

english, 2014

41

Heat in courtyards: A validated and calibrated parametric study of heat mitigation strategies for urban courtyards in the Netherlands

Taleghani, Mohammad, Tenpierik, Martin, van den Dobbelsteen, Andy, Sailor, David J.

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Year:

2014

Language:

english

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PDF, 3.98 MB

english, 2014

42

Transmission performances of solar windows exposed to concentrated sunlight

Dai, Gui-Long, Xia, Xin-Lin, Hou, Gen-Fu

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Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 623 KB

english, 2014

43

Desiccant-based AHU interacting with a CPVT collector: Simulation of energy and environmental performance

Calise, F., Dentice d’Accadia, M., Roselli, C., Sasso, M., Tariello, F.

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2014

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english

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PDF, 4.08 MB

english, 2014

44

Experimental investigation of the LHS system and comparison of the stratification performance with the SHS system using CFD simulation

Ramana, A.S., Venkatesh, R., Antony Aroul Raj, V., Velraj, R.

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2014

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english

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PDF, 2.95 MB

english, 2014

45

Editorial Board

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2014

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english

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PDF, 29 KB

english, 2014

46

Solar photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue using doped TiO2 nanoparticles

Bhosale, R.R., Pujari, S.R., Muley, G.G., Patil, S.H., Patil, K.R., Shaikh, M.F., Gambhire, A.B.

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2014

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english

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PDF, 817 KB

english, 2014

47

Dry cooling of concentrating solar power (CSP) plants, an economic competitive option for the desert regions of the MENA region

Liqreina, Ahmed, Qoaider, Louy

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Year:

2014

Language:

english

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PDF, 1.20 MB

english, 2014

48

Solar irradiance forecasting using a ground-based sky imager developed at UC San Diego

Yang, Handa, Kurtz, Ben, Nguyen, Dung, Urquhart, Bryan, Chow, Chi Wai, Ghonima, Mohamed, Kleissl, Jan

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Year:

2014

Language:

english

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PDF, 6.07 MB

english, 2014

49

Performance analysis of a dielectric based 3D building integrated concentrating photovoltaic system

Baig, Hasan, Sellami, Nazmi, Chemisana, Daniel, Rosell, Joan, Mallick, Tapas K.

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Year:

2014

Language:

english

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PDF, 4.64 MB

english, 2014

50

Smart windows: Thermal modelling and evaluation

Sabry, M., Eames, P.C., Singh, H., Wu, Yupeng

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Year:

2014

Language:

english

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PDF, 2.24 MB

english, 2014

51

Design of rural photovoltaic water pumping systems and the potential of manual array tracking for a West-African village

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Year:

2014

Language:

english

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PDF, 1.77 MB

english, 2014

52

Phase change characteristics of shape-stabilized PEG/SiO2 composites using calcium chloride-assisted and temperature-assisted sol gel methods

He, Lihong, Li, Jingruo, Zhou, Chao, Zhu, Hongzhou, Cao, Xuejuan, Tang, Boming

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Year:

2014

Language:

english

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PDF, 1.68 MB

english, 2014

53

Thin-film Si1−xGex HIT solar cells

Abdul Hadi, Sabina, Hashemi, Pouya, DiLello, Nicole, Polyzoeva, Evelina, Nayfeh, Ammar, Hoyt, Judy L.

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Year:

2014

Language:

english

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PDF, 1.64 MB

english, 2014

54

Non-imaging concentrating reflectors designed for solar concentration systems

Zhou, Zheng, Cheng, Qiang, Li, Pingping, Zhou, Huaichun

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Year:

2014

Language:

english

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PDF, 1.06 MB

english, 2014

55

Solar irradiance forecasting using spatio-temporal empirical kriging and vector autoregressive models with parameter shrinkage

Yang, Dazhi, Dong, Zibo, Reindl, Thomas, Jirutitijaroen, Panida, Walsh, Wilfred M.

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2014

Language:

english

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PDF, 1.92 MB

english, 2014

56

Correlation between microstructure and properties of hydrogenated Si thin films grown by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition under different hydrogen flow rates

Amor, Sana Ben, Bousbih, Rabaa, Ouertani, Rachid, Dimassi, Wissem, Ezzaouia, Hatem

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Year:

2014

Language:

english

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PDF, 1.33 MB

english, 2014

57

Effect of gold nanoparticles size on light scattering for thin film amorphous-silicon solar cells

Islam, Kazi, Alnuaimi, Aaesha, Battal, Enes, Okyay, Ali Kemal, Nayfeh, Ammar

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Year:

2014

Language:

english

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PDF, 1.32 MB

english, 2014

58

Thermal storage of sensible heat using concrete modules in solar power plants

Salomoni, Valentina A., Majorana, Carmelo E., Giannuzzi, Giuseppe M., Miliozzi, Adio, Di Maggio, Rosa, Girardi, Fabrizio, Mele, Domenico, Lucentini, Marco

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Year:

2014

Language:

english

File:

PDF, 1.98 MB

english, 2014