To improve the performances of photovoltaic panels, water-based cooling systems have
been considered as an interesting solution. This study proposes a novel mono-dimensional …

Solar radiation incident on photovoltaic modules only partly directly convert into electricity;
the rest is converted into heat that increases the module layers' temperature. In order to …

The demand for an alternative to fossil fuel energy is increasing as environmental and
economic challenges rise. The linear Fresnel solar collector is considered a promising …

Crystalline silicon photovoltaics are a cardinal and well-consolidated technology for the
achievement of energy efficiency goals, being installed worldwide for the production of clean …

Silicon based modules have been installed since the beginning of the commercial
development of the PV technology, and still represent an important share of the global PV …

Nowadays, in order to reduce climate-altering emissions due to air conditioning and
mechanical ventilation of internal environments, it is crucial to encourage the use of …

Solar energy is becoming a cardinal element for the decarbonization of our society and
pushing toward new levels of energy conservation. In current practice, great attention has …

Solar radiation incident on photovoltaic modules only partly directly convert into electricity;
the 9 rest is converted into heat that increases the module layers' temperature. In order to …

This paper deals with the optical analysis of a prototype of a novel concentrator, named as
Bi-Axial Fresnel (BAF). This concentrator aims at reducing production and installation costs …