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Volume 144

Solar Energy

Volume 144

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Structure, optical, electrical and electronic parameters of a new thin film composition for kesterite solar cell

Klochko, N.P., Lukianova, O.V., Kopach, V.R., Tyukhov, I.I., Volkova, N.D., Khrypunov, G.S., Lyubov, V.M., Kirichenko, M.V., Tkach, P.P.

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

2

Strong short-term non-linearity of solar irradiance fluctuations

Madanchi, Ata, Absalan, M., Lohmann, G., Anvari, M., Reza Rahimi Tabar, M.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.21 MB

english, 2017

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A multi-objective model for optimal operation of a battery/PV/fuel cell/grid hybrid energy system using weighted sum technique and fuzzy satisfying approach considering responsible load management

Majidi, Majid, Nojavan, Sayyad, Nourani Esfetanaj, Naser, Najafi-Ghalelou, Afshin, Zare, Kazem

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.09 MB

english, 2017

4

Active power control in a hybrid PV-storage power plant for frequency support

Bullich-Massagué, Eduard, Aragüés-Peñalba, Mònica, Sumper, Andreas, Boix-Aragones, Oriol

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.55 MB

english, 2017

5

Efficient CdS/CdSe/ZnS quantum dot sensitized solar cells prepared by ZnS treatment from methanol solvent

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

6

Observational study of modified solar still coupled with oil serpentine loop from cylindrical parabolic concentrator and phase changing material under basin

Kabeel, A.E., Abdelgaied, Mohamed

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.65 MB

english, 2017

7

Use of rotary kilns for solar thermal applications: Review of developed studies and analysis of their potential

Alonso, E., Gallo, A., Roldán, M.I., Pérez-Rábago, C.A., Fuentealba, E.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.25 MB

english, 2017

8

Shape-stabilized poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-cellulose acetate blend preparation with superior PEG loading via microwave-assisted blending

Sundararajan, Swati, Samui, Asit B., Kulkarni, Prashant S.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.04 MB

english, 2017

9

Strategy and technology to recycle wafer-silicon solar modules

Huang, Wen-Hsi, Shin, Woo Jung, Wang, Laidong, Sun, Wen-Cheng, Tao, Meng

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

10

New adaptive method to optimize the secondary reflector of linear Fresnel collectors

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

11

Influence of street setbacks on solar reflection and air cooling by reflective streets in urban canyons

Rosado, Pablo J., Ban-Weiss, George, Mohegh, Arash, Levinson, Ronnen M.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.54 MB

english, 2017

12

On the addition of heat to solar pond from external sources

Ganguly, Sayantan, Jain, Ravi, Date, Abhijit, Akbarzadeh, Aliakbar

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

13

Full printable perovskite solar cells based on mesoscopic TiO 2 /Al 2 O 3 /NiO (carbon nanotubes) architecture

Liu, Shuangshuang, Cao, Kun, Li, Hao, Song, Jinkui, Han, Junbo, Shen, Yan, Wang, Mingkui

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.16 MB

english, 2017

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Metal free, carbon-TiO 2 based composites for the visible light photocatalysis

Markad, Ganesh B., Kapoor, Sudhir, Haram, Santosh K., Thakur, Pragati

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.61 MB

english, 2017

15

Dye-sensitized solar cells: Investigation of D-A-π-A organic sensitizers based on [1,2,5]selenadiazolo[3,4- c ]pyridine

Knyazeva, Ekaterina A., Wu, Wenjun, Chmovzh, Timofey N., Robertson, Neil, Woollins, J. Derek, Rakitin, Oleg A.

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2017

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english

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16

Heat transfer enhancement analysis of tube receiver for parabolic trough solar collector with pin fin arrays inserting

Gong, Xiangtao, Wang, Fuqiang, Wang, Haiyan, Tan, Jianyu, Lai, Qingzhi, Han, Huaizhi

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

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Cloud cover effect of clear-sky index distributions and differences between human and automatic cloud observations

Smith, Christopher J., Bright, Jamie M., Crook, Rolf

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2017

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english

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On the determination of atmospheric longwave irradiance under all-sky conditions

Li, Mengying, Jiang, Yuanjie, Coimbra, Carlos F.M.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.22 MB

english, 2017

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Study on the local climatic effects of large photovoltaic solar farms in desert areas

Yang, Liwei, Gao, Xiaoqing, Lv, Fang, Hui, Xiaoying, Ma, Liyun, Hou, Xuhong

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.24 MB

english, 2017

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A computational fluid dynamic study of PV cell temperatures in novel platform and standard arrangements

Edgar, Ross, Cochard, Steve, Stachurski, Zbigniew

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

21

Synthesis and characterization of carbon based counter electrode for dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) using sugar free as a carbon material

Kumar, Rahul, Nemala, Siva Sankar, Mallick, Sudhanshu, Bhargava, Parag

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.80 MB

english, 2017

22

Voltage band analysis for maximum power point tracking of stand-alone PV systems

Fan, Xinyu, Deng, Fang, Chen, Jie

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.22 MB

english, 2017

23

Improvement and validation of PV motor-pump model for PV pumping system performance analysis

Djoudi Gherbi, A., Hadj Arab, A., Salhi, H.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.68 MB

english, 2017

24

Analysis of impact to optical environment of the land by flat-plate and array of tracking PV panels

Araki, Kenji, Nagai, Hirokazu, Lee, Kan-Hua, Yamaguchi, Masafumi

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.53 MB

english, 2017

25

A statistics modeling approach for the optimization of thin film photovoltaic devices

Vicente, António T., Wojcik, Pawel J., Mendes, Manuel J., Águas, Hugo, Fortunato, Elvira, Martins, Rodrigo

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

26

Experimental investigation of jet array nanofluids impingement in photovoltaic/thermal collector

Hasan, Husam Abdulrasool, Sopian, Kamaruzzaman, Jaaz, Ahed Hameed, Al-Shamani, Ali Najah

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.15 MB

english, 2017

27

Effect of irradiance, temperature exposure and an Arrhenius approach to estimating weathering acceleration factor of Glass, EVA and Tedlar in a composite climate of India

Rajput, Pramod, Sastry, O.S., Tiwari, G.N.

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

28

Energetic and economic sensitivity analysis for photovoltaic water pumping systems

Yahyaoui, Imene, Atieh, Ahmad, Tadeo, Fernando, Tina, Giuseppe Marco

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.74 MB

english, 2017

29

A MPPT strategy with variable weather parameters through analyzing the effect of the DC/DC converter to the MPP of PV system

Li, Shaowu, Liao, Honghua, Yuan, Hailing, Ai, Qing, Chen, Kunyi

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

30

The illumination angle dependency of CPV solar cell electrical performance

Bunthof, L.A.A., Bos-Coenraad, J., Corbeek, W.H.M., Vlieg, E., Schermer, J.J.

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2017

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english

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Proposal and analysis of different methodologies for the shading and blocking efficiency in central receivers systems

Ortega, Guillermo, Rovira, Antonio

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.03 MB

english, 2017

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Going green in architectural education: An urban living lab experiment for a graduation green design studio in Saint Catherine, Egypt

Dabaieh, Marwa, Lashin, Menna, Elbably, Ahmed

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

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Controlling the c-Si/a-Si:H interface in silicon heterojunction solar cells fabricated by HWCVD

Agarwal, Mohit, Pawar, Abhijeet, Wadibhasme, Nilesh, Dusane, Rajiv

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2017

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english

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Characterization of CdTe thin films with different compositions obtained by CMBD for thin film solar cells

Razykov, T.M., Kuchkarov, K.M., Ferekides, C.S., Ergashev, B.A., Yuldoshov, R.T., Mamarasulov, N., Zufarov, M.A.

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

35

Thermal comfort in indoor environment: Effect of the solar radiation on the radiant temperature asymmetry

Marino, Concettina, Nucara, Antonino, Pietrafesa, Matilde

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

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Cluster analysis of commercial photovoltaic modules based on the electrical performance at standard test conditions

Velilla, Esteban, Restrepo, Santiago, Jaramillo, Franklin

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.48 MB

english, 2017

37

A novel climate classification criterion based on the performance of solar photovoltaic technologies

Dash, P.K., Gupta, N.C., Rawat, Rahul, Pant, P.C.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.71 MB

english, 2017

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Organic photovoltaic annealing process analysis using impedance spectroscopy

Ke, Lin, Zhang, Nan, Low, Edna, Wang, Rui, Kam, Zhi Ming, Wang, Xizu, Liu, Bin, Zhang, Jie

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

39

Solar thermochemical heat storage via the Co 3 O 4 /CoO looping cycle: Storage reactor modelling and experimental validation

Singh, Abhishek, Tescari, Stefania, Lantin, Gunnar, Agrafiotis, Christos, Roeb, Martin, Sattler, Christian

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.60 MB

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Development and experimental validation of a comprehensive thermoelectric dynamic model of photovoltaic modules

Migliorini, Luca, Molinaroli, Luca, Simonetti, Riccardo, Manzolini, Giampaolo

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

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Development of a Fresnel lens based high-flux solar simulator

Wang, Wujun, Aichmayer, Lukas, Garrido, Jorge, Laumert, Björn

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2017

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english

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PDF, 3.03 MB

english, 2017

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Optimal solar dish field layouts for maximum collection and shading efficiencies

Dähler, Fabian, Ambrosetti, Gianluca, Steinfeld, Aldo

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

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Defect states determined the performance of dopant-free anatase nanocrystals in solar fuel cells

El-Sayed, Ahmed, Atef, Nada, Hegazy, Aiat H., Mahmoud, K.R., Hameed, R.M. Abdel, Allam, Nageh K.

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

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A flexible grid interface for a PV power system

Wu, Jinn-Chang, Jou, Hurng-Liahng, Tsai, Jie-Hao

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.58 MB

english, 2017

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Optimal scheduling of grid-connected PV plants with energy storage for integration in the electricity market

Núñez-Reyes, Amparo, Marcos Rodríguez, David, Bordons Alba, Carlos, Ridao Carlini, Miguel Ángel

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

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Unsteady analysis for solar-powered hybrid storage LiBr-water absorption air-conditioning

El-Shaarawi, M.A.I., Al-Ugla, A.A.

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

47

Numerical and experimental investigation on the performance of a photovoltaic thermal collector with parallel plate flow channel under different operating conditions in Malaysia

Nahar, Afroza, Hasanuzzaman, M., Rahim, N.A.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.09 MB

english, 2017

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Assessing the value of simulated regional weather variability in solar forecasting using numerical weather prediction

Huang, Jing, Thatcher, Marcus

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.54 MB

english, 2017

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Degradation of PEIE interlayer in PTB7:[70]PCBM based solar cells characterized by impedance spectroscopy

del Pozo, Gonzalo, Arredondo, Belén, Romero, Beatriz, Susanna, Gianpaolo, Brunetti, Francesca

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.04 MB

english, 2017

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Optimal interpolation of satellite and ground data for irradiance nowcasting at city scales

Lorenzo, Antonio T., Morzfeld, Matthias, Holmgren, William F., Cronin, Alexander D.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.92 MB

english, 2017

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Comparisons among Bat algorithms with various objective functions on grouping photovoltaic power patterns

Munshi, Amr A., Mohamed, Yasser A.-R.I.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.41 MB

english, 2017

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Effects of PV array layout, electrical configuration and geographic orientation on mismatch losses caused by moving clouds

Lappalainen, Kari, Valkealahti, Seppo

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2017

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english

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PDF, 984 KB

english, 2017

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Return on investment analysis and simulation of a 9.12 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic system

Formica, Tyler, Pecht, Michael

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2017

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english

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PDF, 477 KB

english, 2017

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Ranges of applicability of a solar-battery car with single and double solar-trailers

Kasti, Najib A.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 3.05 MB

english, 2017

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A facile one-step strategy for in-situ fabrication of WO 3 -BiVO 4 nanoarrays for solar-driven photoelectrochemical water splitting applications

Iqbal, Naseer, Khan, Ibrahim, Yamani, Zain Hassan Abdallah, Qurashi, Ahsanulhaq

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.01 MB

english, 2017

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Sensitivity of shading calculations to horizon uncertainty

Ranalli, Joseph, Vitagliano, Robert, Notaro, Mauro, Starling, David J.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.86 MB

english, 2017

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Urban development and pedestrian thermal comfort in Melbourne

Jamei, Elmira, Rajagopalan, Priyadarsini

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2017

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english

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PDF, 10.52 MB

english, 2017

58

Potential for photogenerated current for silicon based photovoltaic modules in the Atacama Desert

Ferrada, Pablo, Marzo, Aitor, Cabrera, Enrique, Chu, Haifeng, del Campo, Valeria, Rabanal, Jorge, Diaz-Almeida, Daniel, Schneider, Andreas, Kopecek, Radovan

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2017

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english

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PDF, 4.42 MB

english, 2017

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Parameters extraction of solar cell models using a modified simplified swarm optimization algorithm

Lin, Peijie, Cheng, Shuying, Yeh, Weichang, Chen, Zhicong, Wu, Lijun

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

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The effect of functionally graded porous nano structure TiO 2 photoanode on efficiency of dye sensitized solar cells

Hejazi, S. Mohammad Hossein, Aghazadeh Mohandesi, Jamshid, Javanbakht, Mehran

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.29 MB

english, 2017

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Ge quantum dot enhanced hydrogenated amorphous silicon germanium solar cells on flexible stainless steel substrate

Jia, Lujian, Fan, Guopeng, Zi, Wei, Ren, Xiaodong, Liu, Xiaojing, Liu, Bin, Liu, Shengzhong (Frank)

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2017

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english

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PDF, 3.07 MB

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Optimal switchable load sizing and scheduling for standalone renewable energy systems

Habib, Abdulelah H., Disfani, Vahid R., Kleissl, Jan, de Callafon, Raymond A.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.01 MB

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The mathematical model for finding an optimal PV system configuration for the given installation area providing a maximal lifetime profit

Topić, Danijel, Knežević, Goran, Fekete, Krešimir

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2017

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english

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Effect of a low cost parabolic reflector on the charging efficiency of an evacuated tube collector/storage system with a PCM

Feliński, Piotr, Sekret, Robert

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.97 MB

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Enhancement effects of dopants and SiO 2 support on mixed metal ferrites based two-step thermochemical water splitting

Chen, Zhenpan, Jiang, Qingqing, Tong, Jinhui, Yang, Min, Jiang, Zongxuan, Li, Can

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2017

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english

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PDF, 3.41 MB

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State of the art on the development of cool coatings for buildings and cities

Pisello, Anna Laura

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.42 MB

english, 2017

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Performance enhancement of partially shaded PV array using novel shade dispersion effect on magic-square puzzle configuration

Yadav, Anurag Singh, Pachauri, Rupendra Kumar, Chauhan, Yogesh K., Choudhury, S., Singh, Rajesh

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.65 MB

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Highly photoactive Au-TiO 2 nanowires for improved photo-degradation of propiconazole fungicide under UV/sunlight irradiation

Grover, Inderpreet Singh, Prajapat, Roop Chand, Singh, Satnam, Pal, Bonamali

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.29 MB

english, 2017

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CHClF 2 gas mixtures to activate all-sputtered CdS/CdTe solar cells

Camacho-Espinosa, E., Rejón, V., Hernández-Rodríguez, E., Mis-Fernández, R., Oliva, A.I., Rosendo, E., Rimmaudo, I., Peña, J.L.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.32 MB

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A novel global maximum power point tracking strategy (GMPPT) based on optimal current control for photovoltaic systems adaptive to variable environmental and partial shading conditions

Zhao, Jian, Zhou, Xuesong, Gao, Zhiqiang, Ma, Youjie, Qin, Zhenwei

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2017

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english

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PDF, 3.35 MB

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Seasonal performance comparison of three grid connected photovoltaic systems based on different technologies operating under the same conditions

Wang, Huaxin, Muñoz-García, M.A., Moreda, G.P., Alonso-García, M.C.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.32 MB

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Microstructure and photoelectric properties of P-doped silicon-rich SiN x film as an n-type layer for PIN-type amorphous silicon thin film solar cells

Ma, Deng-Hao, Zhang, Wei-Jia, Jiang, Zhao-Yi, Ma, Qiang, Ma, Xiao-Bo, Fan, Zhi-Qiang, Song, Deng-Yuan, Zhang, Lei

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2017

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english

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PDF, 2.26 MB

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Prediction of I-V characteristics for a PV panel by combining single diode model and explicit analytical model

Zhang, Yunpeng, Gao, Shuning, Gu, Tingkun

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2017

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english

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PDF, 436 KB

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Performance investigation of single-tank thermocline storage systems for CSP plants

Reddy, K.S., Jawahar, V., Sivakumar, S., Mallick, T.K.

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2017

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english

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english, 2017

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Application of a-Si/μc-Si hybrid layer in tunnel oxide passivated contact n-type silicon solar cells

Tao, Ke, Li, Qiang, Hou, Caixia, Jiang, Shuai, Wang, Jin, Jia, Rui, Sun, Yun, Li, Yongtao, Jin, Zhi, Liu, Xinyu

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2017

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english

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Efficient dye-sensitized solar cells with CoSe/graphene composite counter electrodes

Chen, Xiaobo, Yang, Qiming, Meng, Qi, Zhang, Zhifang, Zhang, Jinyu, Liu, Liming, Zhang, Xiaowen, Yang, Peizhi

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2017

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english

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PDF, 967 KB

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Fast flux density distribution simulation of central receiver system on GPU

He, Caitou, Feng, Jieqing, Zhao, Yuhong

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2017

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english

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A generic solar-thermochemical reactor model with internal heat diffusion for counter-flow solid heat exchange

Falter, Christoph P., Pitz-Paal, Robert

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2017

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english

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PDF, 1.38 MB

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Corrigendum to “Theoretical and experimental study for temperature distribution and flow profile in all water evacuated tube solar collector considering solar radiation boundary condition” [Solar Energy 142 (2017) 267–277]

Essa, Mohamed A., Mostafa, Nabil H.

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2017

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Corrigendum to “Assessment of liquid metal technology status and research paths for their use as efficient heat transfer fluids in solar central receiver systems” [Solar Energy 93 (2013) 11–22]

Pacio, J., Wetzel, Th.

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2017

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english

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PDF, 190 KB

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Studying the effect of the impulse voltage application on sc-Si PV modules

Naxakis, I., Pyrgioti, E., Perraki, V., Tselepis, E.

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2017

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english

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Editorial Board

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