Photovoltaic (PV) technology can be categorized as a mature technology but its
performance with its elevating temperature has a negative effect and opens a new area of …

Minimizing optical losses during light focusing and preparing an appropriate nanofluid for
spectral splitting is crucial for the performance of a concentrated photovoltaic thermal …

Symmetrical compound parabolic concentrators (CPC) for a stationary double pass
photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) air solar collector has been widely employed. However, for high …

Scientists initiated a pursuit of more resilient and long-lasting energy sources due to the
continuous deterioration of the environment and the substantial rise in the expense of …

Photovoltaic thermal (PVT) collectors that can achieve maximum efficiency from solar
irradiation can be critical concepts for meeting energy demand in residential applications …

Water flow cooling is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to enhance the
performance of a photovoltaic (PV) system. However, most of the studies have investigated a …

Porous media in thermal collectors have been found to enhance the performance of
photovoltaic thermal systems. However, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the …

This paper proposes an indirect-mode forced convection solar dryer equipped with a PV/T
air collector. The PV/T air collector generates both heated air and electrical energy, which …

In the present study, the effects of a solar tracking system on the thermal performance of the
solar air collector (SAC) were investigated in detail. Two SACs of equal size were designed …

Airborne dust deposition on the solar photovoltaic panels can significantly decrease the
photovoltaic efficiency performance. Dust deposition characteristics and influences on …