npj Clean Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: July 16, 2024
Abstract
We
compare
the
performance
of
photovoltaic
(PV),
flat-plate
and
evacuated-tube
solar-thermal
(ST),
hybrid
photovoltaic-thermal
(PV-T)
collectors
to
meet
energy
demands
multi-effect
distillation
(MED)
desalination
plants
across
four
locations.
consider
three
scales:
1700
m
3
day
−1
,
120
.
find
a
strong
dependence
capacity
configuration
solar
on
both
cost
sourcing
electricity
from
grid
specific
collector
employed.
costs
as
low
7.8,
3.4
3.7
USDm
−3
for
plant
capacities.
that
solar-driven
systems
optimised
lowest
result
in
CO
2
eq
emissions
equal
to,
or
higher
than,
those
grid-driven
reverse
osmosis
(RO)
line
with
PV-RO.
This
highlights
need
environmental
footprint
these
ensure
is
United
Nations’
Sustainable
Development
Goal
6.
Abstract
Hybrid
Photovoltaic/Thermal
(HPT)
systems
simultaneously
convert
solar
energy
into
electrical
power
and
thermal
energy.
These
are
attractive
as
they
enable
the
management
of
PV
cells
to
maintain
optimal
operating
temperatures
maximize
overall
conversion.
Despite
their
advantages,
HPT
have
been
limited
storing
in
form
heat
or
simple
water/space
heating,
thus
restricting
broader
application
scope
systems,
particularly
regions
with
abundant
Here,
we
introduce
a
device
that
expands
applications
by
realizing
hybrid
PV/
water
desalination
system,
achieved
through
integration
Fano-resonant
optical
coating
(FROC)
onto
silicon
substrate,
which
is
turned
superwicking
via
femtosecond
laser
surface
patterning.
This
configuration
allows
single-junction
amorphous
cell
operate
under
higher
concentrations
much
less
conversion,
achieving
temperature
reduction
101
°C
an
efficiency
improvement
335.7%
compared
standalone
photovoltaic
system
concentration
5.
At
same
time,
interfacial
achieves
2
$${kg}{m}^{-2}{h}^{-1}$$
kgm−2h1
high
evaporation
rate.
Over
12-hour
cycle,
our
showed
consistent
performance,
demonstrating
combined
conversion
79.6%.
The
demonstrated
superwicking-FROC
will
pave
way
for
widespread
adoption
sunny
coastal
regions.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(17), P. 6279 - 6279
Published: Aug. 29, 2023
Through
quantitative
and
qualitative
analysis,
this
report
conducts
a
thorough
evaluation
of
the
literature
on
present
progress
in
research
performance
net-zero-carbon
cities
(NZCCs).
The
analysis
identifies
ten
major
areas
at
stage,
is
followed
by
systematic
review
dynamics
cutting-edge
issues
hot
area.
reveals
that
key
points
NZCC
transformation
stage
are
zero-carbon
buildings,
urban
paradigms,
policies,
economics,
renewable
energy.
Finally,
based
results
previous
to
build
theoretical
framework
NZCCs
combined
with
sustainable
development
goals,
future
directions
proposed,
such
as
infrastructure
low-carbon
transportation,
policy
support
system
reform,
digital
well
coupling
balancing
relationships
various
elements.
In
addition,
need
develop
indicators
specific
developments,
adaptability
flexibility
crucial
for
promoting
cities’
efforts
achieve
zero
emissions.
current
study
provides
targeted
references
assistance
policymakers
researchers,
advances
trends
field
net
carbon
associated
material
from
an
viewpoint.
