International Journal of Energy Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2025(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Solar
energy
is
a
ubiquitous
renewable
resource
for
photovoltaic
(PV)
power
generation;
however,
higher
operating
temperatures
significantly
reduce
the
efficiency
of
PV
modules,
impacting
their
electrical
output
and
increasing
levelized
cost
(LCOE).
This
study
aims
to
enhance
conventional
systems’
annual
recovery
while
reducing
LCOE
through
thermal
management
using
microchannel
heat
sinks
(MCHSs)
under
forced
convection.
A
600
W
monocrystalline
module
was
analyzed,
recognizing
an
reduction
~20%
actual
conditions
due
effects,
with
surface
temperature
reaching
up
63.76°C
without
cooling.
In
addition,
analytical
calculations
were
used
determine
incident
solar
irradiance
957.33
W/m
2
industrial
location
in
Lahore,
Pakistan.
Similarly,
computational
fluid
dynamics
(CFDs)
simulations
conducted
single
dual‐layer
MCHSs
configurations
water
as
coolant
at
inlet
velocities
ranging
from
0.01
1.0
m/s.
The
reduced
module’s
63.76
~25.65°C
velocity
m/s,
achieving
38.11°C.
increased
18.33%
(without
cooling)
22.27%,
gain
~4%.
improved
substantially;
configuration
by
227,954
kWh/year
(about
21.89%)
compared
no‐cooling
scenario,
1,269,131
kWh/year.
Furthermore,
low
6.27
PKR/kWh
over
30‐year
operational
lifespan
lower
velocities,
demonstrating
cost‐effectiveness.
Meanwhile,
optimal
identified
between
0.2
0.5
balancing
performance
economic
viability.
Finally,
this
concludes
that
effectively
enhances
efficiency,
increases
recovery,
reduces
LCOE,
contributing
sustainable
economical
integration
applications.
Renewable Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
223, P. 120110 - 120110
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
This
paper
aims
to
broaden
the
concept
of
Net
Zero
Energy
Building
(NZEB),
assessing
its
suitability
emerging
grid-based
energy
sharing
models.
The
exchange
between
two
buildings
with
shifted
load
schedules,
namely,
a
new
residential
NZEB
(prosumer)
and
an
existing
school
building
(consumer),
is
analysed
investigate
dynamics.
are
in
Southern
Italy,
region
high
solar
radiation.
model
calibrated
on
measured
data
study
performed
by
dynamic
simulation.
Three
scenarios
based
design
photovoltaic
system
installed
roof
have
been
investigated,
i.e.,
PV
peak
power
designed:
satisfy
target
annual
basis;
monthly
fully
exploit
available
area
NZEB.
Considering
net
balances,
oversizing
leads
compensation
share
non-renewable
consumption.
However,
self-consumption
analysis
hourly
basis
shows
that
increasing
size
negatively
affects
rate
renewable
community,
presence
only
mitigates
this
effect.
Green Technologies and Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(3), P. 100107 - 100107
Published: June 7, 2024
Global
warming
is
an
environmental
issue
that
threatens
life
on
Earth.
A
significant
rise
in
global
temperature
at
the
end
of
century
estimated
to
be
2.4
°C,
which
necessitates
action.
The
growth
energy
needs
urges
scholars/researchers
think
about
developing
suitable
solutions.
key
goal
achieve
zero-net
emissions
by
2050
accordance
with
goals
outlined
Paris
Agreement
(Climate
Accords).
To
accomplish
this,
it
vital
have
a
strong
strategy
initially
includes
high
reduction
and
addresses
challenges
our
planet.
Therefore,
2050,
aims
eliminate
from
industry
zero.
It
worth
noting
most
consumed
comes
transport,
power
generation,
industry,
buildings.
use
renewable
technology
method
widely
recommended
such
challenges.
Solar
has
two
main
technologies:
solar
photovoltaic
(PV)
concentrating
(CSP),
great
potential
fulfilling
needs.
This
work
provides
insight
into
technology's
role
decarbonisation
towards
net-zero
through
wide
deployment
yield.
perspectives
technologies
can
save
environment
reducing
supply,
lowering
bills,
creating
job
opportunities.
Hence,
investment
other
clean
will
substantially
sustainable
development
coming
decades;
as
forecasted,
installation
capacity
worldwide.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 100083 - 100083
Published: March 11, 2024
In
supporting
the
phase-out
of
fossil
fuels,
Roof
Top
Photovoltaic
(RTPV)
deployment
has
been
adopted
worldwide
as
an
important
step
a
bottom-up
driving
pathway
citizens'
transformation
to
become
net
energy
producers
within
community
their
localized
building
environment.
However,
diverse
bioclimatic
conditions
this
environment
may
affect
best
RTPV
implementation.
This
is
facilitated
by
climate-related
characterization
and
regional
adaptation.
Hence,
built
globally
function
global
horizontal
irradiation
(GHI),
local
environmental
parameters
different
climatic
zones
associated
technological
developments
are
surveyed.
work,
we
have
critically
assessed
effect
on
building's
overall
performance
found
beneficial
over
range
moderate
warm
climates.
By
applying
adequate
insulation
beneath
RTPVs,
increased
heating
needs
in
winter
cold
climates
or
higher
nighttime
cooling
summertime
can
be
avoided.
To
design
low-energy
buildings,
propose
analytical
framework
based
space
coverage
irradiation.
Moreover,
at
elevated
temperatures
improves
efficiency
up
20%
increases
generated
electricity
15%.
Increasing
with
emerging
technologies
could
extend
decarbonization
high-rise
buildings
measures.
accelerate
clean
transition,
rooftop
PVs
should
widely
for
sustainable
solar
applications.
Combined
electrical
storage,
will
allow
renewable
resources
cover
large
fraction
future
worldwide.
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 9 - 9
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
In
this
study,
the
authors
conducted
a
comprehensive
review
of
scientific
and
technical
literature
in
field
heat
transfer
outdoor
enclosures
with
an
air
layer
composite
material,
reviewing
effect
solar
radiation
on
these
areas.
The
problem
was
carried
out
both
at
national
scale
Republic
Kazakhstan
international
level.
It
found
that
impressive
number
scientists
are
involved
topic,
which
is
confirmed
by
recent
reviews,
analyzed
more
than
2700
relevant
reports.
also
reviewed
chronology
development
hinged
facade
systems
made
material
scale.
Following
review,
critical
analysis
most
appropriate
works,
where
contradictions
discrepancies
results
were
found.
Taking
into
account
circumstances,
proposed
to
investigate
effects
climatic
parameters
considering
barometric
pressure.
Using
regularity
ideal
gas
equation,
dependences
change
volume
(air)
when
exposed
temperature
loads
influence
pressure
determined.
obtained
will
elucidate
future
research
directions
can
be
taken
further
studies
fences
territorial
terrain.