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186 articles for “Solar Energy”
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Analyzed the Interfacing Effect on Performance of Perovskite Solar Cell Using Copper Thiocyanate (CuSCN) as Hole Transport Layer
Abstract: The interfacing layers occurs between the electron transport layer (ETL) (TiO 2 ) and Absorber layer(CH 3 NH 3 PbI 3 ) and also Absorber layer (CH 3 NH 3 PbI 3 ) and hole transport layer (HTL) play important role in the efficacy of perovskite solar cells using SCAPS Tool. Using solar cells makes sense and may even be required in the future when new clean energy sources are …
Published in International Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 49–55 Read article
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Carbon Neutral Materials and Techniques in Architecture
Abstract: Cities like New York, characterized by numerous industrialized skyscrapers and extensive urban construction, may not be ecologically sustainable for our future. Given the current global trajectory, carbon emissions leading to global warming are on a persistent rise. Buildings and construction activities are responsible for a substantial 39% of the total global carbon emissions. Recent research from the World Green Building Council reveals that while technology advancements can help reduce operational …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Comparison of Payback Period and Return on Investments for Industrial Scale Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Plant Considering Net Metering and Gross Metering
Abstract: Photovoltaic power generation plants have become highly popular in recent years, especially in the last decades with the various financial benefits and government incentives provided to domestic, commercial, agricultural, and industrial applications. Net metering and gross metering are the two methods normally employed by distribution companies to register the energy generated by photovoltaic power plant installers. This paper explores both the ideas of metering, for an industrial scale 100-kW rooftop …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 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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Advances and Emerging Trends in Classical and Modern Thermodynamics.
Abstract: Thermodynamics, as a foundational discipline of physical science, has continually evolved from its classical roots to modern, interdisciplinary applications. Classical thermodynamics established the laws governing energy, entropy, and equilibrium, providing the framework for analyzing heat engines, refrigeration cycles, and chemical processes. Recent advances have expanded these principles into new domains, integrating statistical mechanics, quantum theory, and non‑equilibrium systems. Emerging trends highlight the role of thermodynamics in nanoscale and quantum technologies, …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Nanoscale Metal Oxide Improvement for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting and Hydrogen Generation
Abstract: The global pursuit of clean and renewable energy has spotlighted hydrogen as a sustainable fuel, particularly when generated through environmentally friendly methods. Among these, photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting stands out as a direct and solar-powered approach to hydrogen (H₂) production. Unlike conventional techniques that rely heavily on fossil fuels, PEC systems utilize semiconductor materials to absorb sunlight and catalyze the splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen, without releasing harmful …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Solar passive building cooling - Recent trends and novel approaches
Abstract: Global warming is one of the major threats that mankind faces in the 21th century. About 40% of global energy consumption and Green House Gas (GHG) emissions are accounted by buildings and they play a vital role in global warming. Estimates show that their damaging influence will grow by 1.8% per year through 2050, which specifies that future usage and emissions will be worse than today. Therefore, the necessity of …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–23 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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Layout Optimization of PV Arrays on Building Rooftop: Influence of Geographical Location and Weather Conditions
Abstract: The paper describes a methodology to determine whether or not a tilted PV array works better than a horizontal one on top of a building roof. Vertical and horizontal positioning of the PV panels for tilted PV array has been considered. The method is based on the maximum number of PV panels that can be installed on specific building rooftop surface and calculates the energy generated by the PV array,comparing …
Published in International Journal of Embedded Systems and Emerging Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 13–25 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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Solar Powered Water Trash Collector
Abstract: The design and deployment of a solar-powered trash collecting bot that uses Internet of Things (IoT) technology and Arduino for remote control and monitoring are given in this paper, The initiative is being carried out to assist clean the environment, notably swimming pools, by using renewable energy, specifically the sun, as a more efficient power source, The boat has two motors, an L298N motor driver, an HC-05Bluetooth module, an ESP2866 …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Innovative Financing Models for Scaling RenewableEnergy Projects in Africa: A Case Study onCrowdfunding and Blended Finance
Abstract: Africa’s energy industry stands at a pivotal moment, possessing plentiful renewable resources yet lacking adequate financing solutions to realize their potential. More than 600 million Africans still lack electricity access and conventional financing approaches, like government subsidies, donor funding, and bank loans, frequently fall short or are unreachable because of high risks, low investor trust, and poor regulatory conditions. Thus, innovative funding models are crucial to close the gap between …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 50–54 Read article
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Mountain-Born Architecture: The Lung Vai School in Vietnam
Abstract: Lung Vai School, located in the mountainous Minh Tân region of northern Vietnam, represents a context-sensitive architectural response shaped by geography, climate, and the cultural traditions of the Hmong community. Designed by 1+1>2 Architects and completed in 2020, the school demonstrates how educational infrastructure in remote regions can be realized through vernacular intelligence, material ecology, and participatory construction processes. Rather than relying on imported typologies or industrialized systems, the project …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization and Photoconductive Properties of Antimony Selenium Iodide
Abstract: A shiny needle-shaped polycrystalline chalcogenide compound, SbSeI, was synthesized through a solid-state thermal reaction by combining the constituent elements in a stoichiometric ratio within an evacuated quartz tube at 585°C for 3.5 hours. The resulting compound was characterized using SEM, EDAX, and XRD techniques to confirm its structure and composition. The resistance versus temperature curve revealed the semiconducting nature of the material with a resistivity of 3.5 x 10⁷ Ω-cm …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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New Geotechnical Engineering Design for Underground Heat Storage in Geological Substrates
Abstract: This paper proposes a new method to store thermal energy for electricity generation in power plants.The system is based on heat exchange between the hot geological substrate and inorganic salt solutionto store thermal energy under molten salt form. To this goal, we design an underground pipeline systemthat transports heat fluid carrier in solid form until reaching the geological substrate at the appropriatetemperature for the phase change where heat transfer from …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Zinc oxide/Chitosan biocompatible nanocomposites: Preparation, Characterization and its use in Congo red dye photodegradation
Abstract: Zinc oxide/chitosan biocompatible nanocomposites have been successfully synthesized by co-precipitation method. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Energy dispersive X ray Flurescence spectroscopy (EDAX) and Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The photocatalytic efficiency and photostability of the sample was investigated systematically for Congo red degradation under solar light irradiation. UV-vis Spectroscopy was employed to investigate the optical properties and photocatalysis behavior of the Zinc …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 27–39 Read article
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Guidelines for Day Light Design of Buildings: A Study Towards Sustainable Architecture
Abstract: Daylight provides high illuminance and permits excellent color discrimination and color rendering. These two properties mean that daylight provides the condition for good vision. However, daylight can also produce uncomfortable solar glare and very high luminance reflections on display screens, both of which interfere with good vision. Daylight strategies and systems have not always lived up to their promise as energy efficiency strategies that enhance occupant comfort and performance. One …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 49–68 Read article
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Permanent and Electro-Magnetic Generator
Abstract: We know the process of power generation through windmill, thermal power plant in these power generation systems coal and water are the main power generation sources in our country and are non-renewable. In order to save resources which are available in nature solar and wind power generation systems were invented. In the same way, there is a great need to invent new methods to develop the power. So, here we …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–12 Read article
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Performance analysis of solar photovoltaic system installed in Poornima University, Jaipur,Rajasthan
Abstract: This paper presents the analysis of results obtained from continuous monitoring of a 100 kWp solar photovoltaic system installed on the rooftop of academic building, Poornima University, Jaipur, Rajasthan (26.90˚ N and 75.80˚ E). The system was monitored between 3rd April, 2016 and 30th April, 2016. The energy generated was fed into the existing power grid and the respective building loads through SMA inverters. Daily, monthly performance parameters of the …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Fabrication of Solar Agro-vehicle with AI Technology
Abstract: Agriculture being one of the major occupations in India. Agriculture plays a vital role in the Indianeconomy. Indian agriculture has registered impressive growth over the last few decades. It is veryessential to discover and implement new ideas in this field, though a lot of work has been done in thisarea. It is unfortunate that these ideas are not being implemented properly in the actual field. This isdue to high cost …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 Read article