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A PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ON FLAT AND CURVED SURFACE OF A PV CELL
Abstract: This work focused on investigating and controlling the effect of ambient temperature on the surface temperature of a PV module. An experimental approach is carried out to provide ventilation on the surface of the PV panel with the help of a blower. With the increase in solar irradiance, the panel temperature also increases so experiment is conducted for different velocities of the air with the help of a blower to …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 39–48 Read article
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Single Phase Multistring Multilevel Inverter Topology for Distributed Energy Applications
Abstract: Distributed energy resources systems are little scale power generation used to give substitute arrangement or extra improvement of customary traditional electric power system. This paper is mostly focused on Single phase multilevel inverter for Distributed Energy Resources. The aim of this paper is to reduce switches with increase in multilevel outputs which intrinsically reduces the cost and harmonics. Seven level inverter requires six switches and thirteen level inverter requires 8 …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Solar Tree with Tracking System Using IoT
Abstract: From almost past ten years, it has been observed that India could face a significant loss of natural resources in upcoming 60-70 years. In light of this, it is the time to save the current energy resources from being getting depleted completely. Day by day, solar energy has emerged as viable option for saving the potential of generating source of electricity. In this sense, solar tree is a new model …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Renewable Energy Technologies for Future and Sustainable Development
Abstract: People are relying upon oil for primary energy and this will continue for a few more decades. Other conventional sources may be more enduring but are not without serious disadvantages. The renewable energy resources are particularly suited for the provision of rural power supplies and a major advantage is that equipment such as flat plate solar driers, wind machines, etc., can be constructed using local resources. Without the advantage results …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 11–29 Read article
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Mathematically Modeling of PV-Wind Hybrid System
Abstract: The study of hybrid (Photovoltaic and wind) generation is used system which is consist of 1 kW wind and 1 kW PV. The solar radiation data and wind data of the School of energy Environmental studies from D.A.V.V Indore are analyzed for sizing of the renewable energy system. The output power of a wind turbine at a specific location depends on many factors, the amount of available energy increases with …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Harvesting of Solar Energy in Nanotechnology
Abstract: Nanotechnology is an impressive technology that resolved the energy related problem to provides a wide range of resources. Many appliances and increasing mechanism may be less as compared to 100 nm, for this purpose it provides an innovative tradition in the direction of storation, catch in addition to convert the power through different mechanism. The sun has an enormous quantity of a force that may be obtained from side to …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Detailed survey on detection of Dirtiness of PV panels using different approaches
Abstract: The accumulation of dust, dirt, bird droppings, pollen, and other environmental contaminants on photovoltaic (PV) panels significantly reduces their power generation efficiency and increases operational and maintenance costs. Therefore, timely and accurate detection of the cleanliness condition of solar panels is essential for maintaining optimal energy production, improving system reliability, and extending the operational lifespan of PV installations. In recent years, considerable research interest has been directed toward automated soiling …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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An approach for Intelligent detection of dirty PV panels using image processing with YOLOv8
Abstract: The efficiency of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems is greatly affected by the condition of panel surfaces, as dust buildup and other impurities can noticeably reduce power output. Traditional maintenance methods rely largely on manual inspection, which can be subjective, inconsistent, and impractical for large-scale installations. To address these challenges, this work investigates a deep learning-based computer vision approach for the automatic assessment of solar panel cleanliness. In this work, a …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Electrical Characteristics of a Solar Cell/PV Module
Abstract: Conventionally, a PV system consists of solar PV arrays and electric converters. A PV array is formed by series/parallel combination of solar modules. Some operating conditions result in non-uniform irradiance of PV array, such as shadows, clouds, dirt, debris, bird droppings, different orientations and tilts, and so on. If several solar cells in a series PV module are mismatched due to non-uniform irradiance, these cells will limit the output current …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 25–35 Read article
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Performance Analysis of SVM and CNN Networks for Defect Detection in Solar Panel
Abstract: Use of solar panel in generating electricity is increasing globally day by day to meet the increase in demand of power. Many developments have been made in order to achieve higher efficiency of the system. But efficiency of the system may still decrease due to harsh environmental conditions or poor handling of the. These factors highly contribute in the performance degradation of the system. For detection of these irregularities, human …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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A Sensor-Based Soil Monitoring System for Better Crop Harvesting
Abstract: Crop productivity is strongly affected by soil health, environmental conditions, and the availability of timely and accurate monitoring data. Traditional soil testing and crop assessment methods are labor-intensive and time-consuming. They also lack real-time capabilities, which limits efficient agricultural decision-making. This paper proposes an IoT-enabled smart soil monitoring and crop management system that provides real-time analysis of important soil and environmental parameters to improve agricultural productivity. The proposed system uses …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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The Study of Electrical Performance of Perovskite (CH3NH3PbX3, X=I, Br, Cl) Solar Cell at Different Absorption Coefficient
Abstract: Electrical Performance and numerical simulation of perovskite solar cells were carried out utilizing perovskite materials such "methyl ammonium lead halide (MAPbX3, MA= CH3NH3, X=I, Br, Cl)" with different absorption coefficients with the help of SCAPS tools and calculated the open-circuit voltage (Voc), fill factor (FF), power conversion efficiency (PCE), and short-circuit current density (Jsc) of the MAPbI3, MAPbBr3 and MAPbCl3 material used as active layer, respectively. The hole transport layer …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 16–22 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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Enhancing Gender and Social Inclusion in Renewable Energy Initiatives in Africa: Best Practices for Community Engagement and Capacity Building
Abstract: Renewable energy projects in Africa present a unique chance to tackle energy deprivation and deep-rooted social disparities at the same time. Nonetheless, even with swift expansion in renewable energy implementation, gender and social inclusion are frequently neglected in project planning and execution, reducing their developmental effectiveness. Women, rural populations, individuals with disabilities, and other marginalized groups still encounter obstacles to engagement, regarding both decision-making and access to the advantages of …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Investigating the integration of renewable energy systems in buildings and their impact on energy consumption
Abstract: Energy consumption in a building conventionally utilizes non-renewable resources that affect the ecosystem. The increase in usage of non-renewable energy increases carbon footprint, greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, and depletion of energy resources. Renewable energy resources can significantly reduce the impacts caused by non-renewable energy resources in a building. The issues that need to be kept in mind while designing energy-efficient buildings are the reduction of energy consumption originating from …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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FUZZY LOGIC CONTROLLER FOR HARMONIC REDUCTION IN GRID CONNECTED SOLAR PV SYSTEM
Abstract: Solar PV systems are increasingly present in the electrical distribution systems due to the government’s incentives and low production cost of a developed PV technology. Power electronic converters play a major role in the integration of PV system with utility grid for high power generation. Extensive use of these devices leads to power quality problems such as sag, swell, harmonics, reactive power generation. Among these power quality issues harmonics are …
Published in International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 24–36 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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Climatic Control and Energy Conservation through Landscape Design
Abstract: Buildings consume significant large amount of energy for cooling, heating, ventilation and lighting in buildings to create desirable thermal comfort conditions. Increasing consumption of energy has led to environmental pollution resulting in global warming and ozone layer depletion and subsequently having climate change. Hence to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, caused by fossil fuels to power the operational energy requirement of the buildings has stimulated the interest towards adoption …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Solar-Based Battery Management System (BMS) And SOC Development
Abstract: The safety, efficiency, and longevity of batteries which are the most common with solar panels require a battery management system (BMS). Among the key functions of the BMS is to measure the State of Charge (SOC) of the battery which is a measure of the energy left in the battery. It is the exact value of SOC that prevents overcharging or over discharging of the battery. Furthermore, the research shows …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Nanotechnology Advancements for Sustainable Energy Solutions
Abstract: Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising field with immense potential for addressing the global energy challenges and achieving sustainable energy solutions. This abstract explores the advancements in nanotechnology that contribute to sustainable energy solutions. It begins by highlighting the urgent need for sustainable energy sources and the limitations of conventional energy technologies. The abstract then delves into various nanomaterials and nanostructures that have revolutionized energy conversion, storage, and utilization processes. …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 38–46 Read article