Solar thermal systems are advantageous since it is easier to store heat than electricity on a
large scale. As such, concentrated solar power is receiving considerable interest among …

Solar thermal energy conversion is gaining more attention among researchers due to the
recent development in nanofluids and molten salt technology. Among various solar …

Parabolic trough collectors are the most mature technology for utilizing the solar energy in
high temperature applications. The objective of this study is the thermal efficiency …

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 …

Solar energy is a promising energy source for covering a great variety of applications from
low up to high temperature levels. In this study, the most mature concentrating technology, a …

Despite the major challenges facing fossil fuels, they are now utilized to supply nearly 80%
of the world's energy requirements. Of this amount, about 30% relies on coal-based power …

Solar energy is an auspicious renewal energy source because of its abundant availability
and its flexibility to be converted into heat or into electricity. Concentrated solar power …

The use of solar thermal energy for electricity production is a clean and sustainable way to
cover the increasing energy needs of our society. The most mature technology for capturing …

This paper presents an extensive review of experimental, numerical, and numerical-
experimental studies focused on compiling different aspects that lead to improved PTSC …

The parabolic trough solar collector (PTSC) is one of the most developed and
commercialized technologies in solar heating systems. The main purpose of this study is to …