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44 articles for “Keywords: Photovoltaics”
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Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station with Smart Load Scheduling
Abstract: The rapid rise in EV usage has increased demand for environmentally friendly and cutting-edge charging infrastructure. This paper outlines the creation and deployment of a solar-powered EV charging station that incorporates a smart load scheduling system aimed at optimizing energy consumption, minimizing reliance on the grid, and improving charging efficiency. To guarantee practical feasibility and scalability, the proposed system encompasses thorough design work, modelling, and performance assessment. A bidirectional converter …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Three-Level Interleaved Boost Converter with Irradiance Adaptive Controller for Solar Power Utilization
Abstract: Solar energy conversion through photovoltaic is a rapidly growing source of green power supply. Therefore, improving the efficiency of PV system is considered as an important factor in supporting this trend. However, this concerns not only the improvement of PV cells, but also the efficiency of the power electronics circuits and the controls associated with them. Also, the PV modules are operated at low voltage levels, therefore, large voltage boosting …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Emerging Solutions for Enhancing Grid Connectivity in PV Inverter Designs
Abstract: The photovoltaic (PV) cell is one kind of renewable energy source that harnesses sunlight to create electrical current without the need for any kind of mechanical or thermal coupling. PV cells are typically joined to form PV modules, which have 72 PV cells total. Depending on temperature and sun irradiation, PV modules can generate a DC voltage between 23 and 45 volts and a maximum output of 160 watts. With …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Fault-Tolerant Modular Power Converter for Large-Scale Renewable Energy Integration
Abstract: The rapid expansion of large-scale renewable energy systems has significantly increased the demand for highly reliable and fault-resilient power electronic converters capable of maintaining stable grid operation under component failures and fluctuating renewable power generation. This paper proposes a Fault-Tolerant Modular Power Converter (FTMPC) for large-scale renewable energy integration, incorporating a modular multilevel architecture, intelligent fault diagnosis, and adaptive reconfiguration control to ensure uninterrupted power conversion. The proposed converter continuously …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Advanced Recent Synthesis and characterization of SnO2 NPs using Aristolochia bracteolata leaf Extract and multy Application
Abstract: The SnO2 nanoparticle was synthesised by sol-gel method and sonication technique. SnO2 nanoparticle using Aristolochia bracteolata leaf Extract. Aristolochia bracteolata is a shrup distributed in India, this family Aristolochiaceae, it is used in the medicine. The nanoparticle was characterized by HR-SEM with (EDX), (HR-TEM), XRD analysis, photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL) and UV-Vis DRS. This nanopartricles was photodegradation of Rhodamine B dye under the UV-light irradiation at 365 nm. The hydroxyl radical …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Grid-Tied PV System with Small DC-Link Capacitor and Low-Frequency Ripple-Free Maximum Power Point Tracking
Abstract: This paper proposes a grid-tied cascaded multilevel inverter (CMI) PV system based on current-fed dual-active-bridge DC–DC converters using small dc-link capacitors. The CMI has many advantages, such as modularity, low harmonic spectra, high ac voltage application with low device rating, and low electromagnetic interference. In addition, distributed maximum power point tracking (MPPT) terminal for segmented photovoltaic (PV) arrays can be achieved by CMI PV converter. The low-frequency ripple-free MPPT is …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Controlled Texture of Magnetron Sputtered Transparent Conducting ZnO: Al Films for Solar Cell Applications
Abstract: Textured transparent and conducting ZnO:Al films were prepared by rf-magnetron sputtering on glass substrate at a temperature 3500C under Ar and Ar+O2 gas ambient. ZnO:Al thin films shows a minimum electrical resistivity of (~8.210-4 Ω-cm), and high optical transmittance (T~86–90% average) in visible region. With increasing of oxygen concentration ZnO:Al films become more compact, stoichiometric and becomes more electrically resistive. ZnO:Al shows hexagonal wurtzite polycrystalline structure with strong (002) orientations. …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Core/Shell structures embedded polyaniline nanocomposite for Solar cells
Abstract: The synthesis and characterization of the conducting polyaniline (Pani) films embedded with Co2+ doped, PVA capped PbS/ZnS core-shell particles as photoluminescent boosters is reported. The photoluminescence intensity of the core-shell particles –Pani film had increased significantly.Periodic arrangement of the nanoclusters of the core-shell particles in the continuous conductive polymer matrix and high carrier density promise this material for the photoelectrochemical applications. Solid -state photovoltaic cells have been fabricated with PbS:Co/ZnS-Pani …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–18 Read article
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Integrated Flyback Converter with MPPT Control for Photovoltaic Applications
Abstract: This study consists of the analysis and modeling of a maximum power point tracking (MPPT)-controlled flyback integrated converter for a photovoltaic system. Here MPPT is used to maximize power withdrawal under all certain conditions such as when the solar radiation is less. MPPT introduced in photovoltaic system also tracks the regularly fluctuating maximum power point. Buck-boost flyback integrated converter is used as a DC-DC converter in the proposed system. This …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Novel Integrated, Distributed Generation Approach with Renewable Energy Interface with HVDC, A Key Solution To The Future Challenges
Abstract: The recent development in the integrated energy generation as well the distributed generation with the offshore wind farms provides good solution and an experienced significant growth to meet the load demand in recent years. Technical knowledge allow the design of wind farms at higher distances, making the high voltage dc (HVDC) transmission a real alternative to current high voltage ac (HVAC) transmission. When the network is decoupled from the wind …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Characteristic of PV Module in Partial Shading Conditions
Abstract: The demand of solar energy is increasing in modern days, because the sources of non-renewable energy such as, petroleum energy, natural gas and coal resources are environment pollutants. The solar energy is pollution free and abundantly found in nature. The energy of the photovoltaic cell is a renewable energy. The characteristics of the PV cells are affected due to temperature, solar irradiance, shading and so on. Due to partial condition …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Synthesis and characterization of some organic semiconductor materials for optoelectronics
Abstract: Charge transfer complexes have high molar absorptivities and it’s an important phenomenon in the energy transfer process to increase the conductivity. Charge transfer complexes have been used in organic photovoltaic cells, organic semiconductors. Charge transfer complexes formed between electron donors and acceptors with strong interaction.In this paper, a Charge transfer complexes (CTC) of some organic semiconductor’s materials have been studied spectrophotometrically in chloroform, when the optical absorption of the CTC …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Low Voltage DC Grid for Domestic Supply
Abstract: The fast development of DC power based devices has led to increased involvement of AC to DC converters. A large scale research work is being conducted on increasing the efficiency of these converters to save energy. But DC microgrids are significantly more energy efficient when implemented with distributed generation or on-site generation from photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, fuel cells or micro turbines. This paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Analysis of THD in Voltage Source Inverter with Constant Current Controller for Solar PV Cell
Abstract: A common method in the study of voltage source inverters is the hypothesis of a voltage-type input source even in the case of renewable energy (RE). When a converter is supplied by an RE, such as a photovoltaic (PV) generator, the dc-link voltage is usually controlled by the converter with closed loop to extract maximum power from the source. The main aim of the paper is to analyze the total …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Preparation of Cu2O/ZnO Heterojunction Thin Film Solar Cell grown by RF Magnetron Sputtering
Abstract: Both cuprous oxide (Cu2O) and zinc oxide (ZnO) hold a very important position in the fields of materials science due to great potential in many acoustic, electric and optical applications. Cu2O, a direct-gap semiconductor with band gap energy of 2.0 eV has been regarded as one of the most promising materials for application to photovoltaic cells, especially for the top cell in a tandem structure. The attractiveness of Cu2O and …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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A Technological Study of Biogas Generation from Biowaste Material: A Review of Research and Development
Abstract: The demand for electricity is increasing continuously and exponentially, and the conventional fuels are depleting rapidly. A number of renewable energy technologies have been studied worldwide. The most popular renewable energy technologies being used for power generation include solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind energy and biogas-based technologies. All these sources can be used for power generation and/or direct or indirect cooking. Use of biogas for power generation, cooking and its …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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Improved Efficiency of PV Module Using Incremental Conductance MPPT and DC–DC Boost Converter
Abstract: Solar energy has been most popular renewable energy source because of its long-term outcomes. The study presents the simulation and the hardware implementation of Photovoltaic module utilizing incremental conductance MPPT with the help of DC–DC boost converter. The better trade-off between the PV module power and power achieved after using converter and MPPT technique has been shown and improved efficiency also has been achieved. The incremental conductance MPPT has been …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Design and Modelling of Solar Energy System for Rural Areas
Abstract: In this study, energy audit and assessment of Ovbiogie community, a remote settlement located at Ovia North-East Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State was carried out. The objective of the paper is to determine the energy consumption within the community at various clusters of energy and power demand levels. In order to achieve the objective, experimental analysis using solar Photovoltaic PV systems was carried out in the community and …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Hardware-Centric Analysis and Optimization of Perturb and Observe Techniques for Maximum Power Point Tracking in Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Abstract: Operating conditions like temperature and irradiance fluctuations can significantly reduce the power output of PV systems, presenting a key challenge. Additionally, contemporary MPPT methods demand high computational resources and face difficulties in maintaining optimal PV array output when weather conditions change quickly. The P&O technique, though widely used, falls short in accurate maximum power point tracking amid sudden shifts in solar insolation due to incorrect adjustments in the duty cycle. …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Hardware-Centric Analysis and Optimization of Perturb and Observe Techniques for Maximum Power Point Tracking in Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Abstract: Operating conditions like temperature and irradiance fluctuations can significantly reduce the power output of PV systems, presenting a key challenge. Additionally, contemporary MPPT methods demand high computational resources and face difficulties in maintaining optimal PV array output when weather conditions change quickly. The P&O technique, though widely used, falls short in accurate maximum power point tracking amid sudden shifts in solar insolation due to incorrect adjustments in the duty cycle. …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article