In this paper, we provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in hybrid PV-T
collectors and the wider systems within which they can be implemented, and assess the …

Phase change materials (PCMs) can alleviate concerns over energy to some extent by
reversibly storing a tremendous amount of renewable and sustainable thermal energy …

The enhancement of energy performance of buildings has become a pillar of energy
policies. The main target is the cut of energy consumption to reduce buildings footprint. This …

Reutilization of thermal energy according to building demands constitutes an important step
in a low carbon/green campaign. Phase change materials (PCMs) can address these …

Solar air heating is the most widely used for crop drying, building and space heating
applications due to its technological maturity and economic viability. Still, solar air heaters …

Combined solar photovoltaic-thermal systems (PVT) facilitate conversion of solar radiations
into electricity and heat simultaneously. A significant amount of work has been carried out on …

Phase change materials (PCMs) used for the storage of thermal energy as sensible and
latent heat are an important class of modern materials which substantially contribute to the …

The packed-bed latent thermal energy storage system (PLTES) is the key to ensuring stable
and effective energy output in the process of resource utilization. It has great application …

Enhancing the energy efficiency of structures has been a staple of energy policies. The key
goal is to slash electricity usage in order to minimize the footprint of houses. This goal is …

Global energy demand continues to increase with the expansion of the economy activities
and sustainable development. Meanwhile, the world is suffering from pollution and harmful …