Abstract Space constraints in urban areas can make it difficult to utilise renewable energy
resources, like solar energy systems. However, this limitation can be overcome by utilising …

Harvesting energy from the sun is a promising technology to resolve the ongoing energy
crisis. Solar photovoltaic (PV) and photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems are mainstream solar …

A hybrid solar photovoltaic-thermal collector is the combination of a solar thermal unit and a
photovoltaic panel for the simultaneous generation of heat and electricity. In these systems …

The continuous increase in global energy consumption as a result of rapid population
growth, combined with the detrimental impact of fossil fuels on the atmosphere, has made it …

As an emerging technology, photovoltaic (PV) panels have made a vital energy source to
meet increased energy consumption demand and to replace the associated scarcity of …

This paper introduces three paramount factors ie viscosity, thermal conductivity and stability
that affect the application of mono and hybrid nanofluids in heat pipes. The applications of …

This paper reviews and summarizes application of fluids and nanofluids in photovoltaic
thermal systems (PVT). The numerical, analytical and experimental based literatures are …

The upward energy demand along with the depletion of conventional energy sources
demands improved utilization of renewable energy resources. Among many energy …

Nanofluids are widely used in recent years in order to enhance heat transfer in several
mediums. Thermal performance of thermosyphons can be improved by employment of …

Heat pipes are highly effective compact heat exchanger systems used in wide areas of
thermal devices. Previously, conventional working fluids have been used in heat pipes for …