Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Farzad Hossain, Md Rezwanul Karim, Arafat A. Bhuiyan
Summary: The continuous increase in global energy consumption, combined with the harmful effects of fossil fuels on the atmosphere, has made the extraction of renewable energy and its conversion into electricity crucial. A hybrid photovoltaic-thermal collector offers an innovative alternative for harnessing renewable energy. The utilization of nanofluids has been found to significantly enhance the performance of hybrid PV/T solar collectors, improving overall efficiency, thermal and electrical efficiency, heat transfer characteristics, and exergy.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sujit Kumar Verma, Rahul Kumar, Mohit Barthwal, Dibakar Rakshit
Summary: This review is based on recent research and practices to explore the challenges and suggest solutions for the development of an efficient Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) system. The study focuses on advancements in materials, process parameters, modeling, and simulations, as well as the integration of PVT systems with buildings.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Y. Chaibi, T. El Rha, R. Sim, I. Guedea, S. Cardamas Luaces, O. Charro Gajate, T. Kousksou, Y. Zeraouli
Summary: This paper reviews various investigations conducted in recent years on photovoltaic-thermal technology, including theoretical studies, experimental works, and mathematical optimization studies aimed at improving the efficiency of this technology in terms of electrical and thermal power. Possible applications and future development of these technologies are also discussed.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Gan Huang, Christos N. Markides
Summary: Spectral splitting PVT collectors with semi-transparent PV solar cells can simultaneously generate electricity and high-temperature thermal energy while effectively decoupling the PV cells from the solar thermal absorber. Different types of semi-transparent solar cells exhibit varying levels of performance in generating electrical and thermal energy simultaneously.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Saeed Rubaiee, Syed Mohd Yahya, M. A. Fazal, Mohd Danish
Summary: This study investigates the thermal, optical, and suspension stability of graphene oxide nanofluid and its application in photovoltaic thermal systems. The results show that GO/EG:W nanofluid has higher thermal conductivity and stability compared to other nanofluids, making it more effective in enhancing the performance of photovoltaic thermal systems.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gan Huang, Kai Wang, Sara Riera Curt, Benjamin Franchetti, Ioannis Pesmazoglou, Christos N. Markides
Summary: A new type of PV-thermal collector has been developed, which can achieve high energy conversion efficiency and improve the electrical and thermal performance of the module through optimized optical filters. By adjusting the wavelength of the optical filter, the proportion of high-temperature heat and electricity can be flexibly controlled.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Iman Tolouei, Ehsan Tolouei, Saber Yekani Motlagh, Farrokh Mobadersani
Summary: Research suggests that utilizing nanofluids can significantly enhance the thermal performance of solar collectors, with increasing nanofluid volume fraction and flow rate leading to higher maximum temperature and efficiency. Various parameters such as nanoparticle volume fraction, flow rate, and type have been found to affect the collector's thermal and electrical efficiencies, thermal distribution, and entropy production.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shweta Singh, Rakesh Kumar Singh, Anil Kumar, Virendra Kumar, Gopal Nath Tiwari
Summary: Domestic RO systems are commonly used for water purification in households. This study explores the use of RO reject and MgO/water-based nano-fluid to enhance the performance of a photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system. The results show that the PV/T system's performance is improved with increased flow rate and optimal concentration of nanoparticles. The findings provide valuable insights for the practical implementation of MgO/water-based nano-fluids in PV/T systems.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yuanlong Cui, Jie Zhu, Stamatis Zoras, Jizhe Zhang
Summary: This study provides an overview of the state-of-the-art in solar photovoltaic/thermal systems with different loop-pipe configurations and nanoparticles. It explores the impacts of critical parameters on system performance and discusses the structure of solar cells, micro-thermometry analysis, and recycling process. The study demonstrates that advanced configurations and nanofluids can significantly enhance energy efficiency compared to traditional systems.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Karthikeyan Ganesan, David Prince Winston, Sathyamurthy Ravishankar, Suresh Muthusamy
Summary: The present investigational study aims to improve the efficiency of PV/T solar still using enhanced evaporation and condensation technique, as well as incorporating a heater and phase change material to enhance the efficiency of the photovoltaic system. The experimental results show that the proposed PV/T solar still outperforms the conventional solar still in terms of thermal and electrical efficiency.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xiaokang Xia, Xuhui Cao, Niansi Li, Bendong Yu, Huifang Liu, Jie Ji
Summary: This study tested the solar spectral characteristics of Ag, CNT, and CNT/Ag nanofluids with different concentrations, measured the thermal and electrical performances of an experiment, and established and validated a thermal and electrical numerical model. The initial energy performance of the proposed system applied in Nanjing was analyzed based on the established model.
Article
Thermodynamics
Ehsan F. Abbas, Tahseen A. Tahseen, N. A. Madlol, Hulya S. Sulaiman, Hussein A. Z. Al-bonsrulah, Vijayanandh Raja, Mohammed Al-Bahrani
Summary: The photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) hybrid system combines a PV panel with a thermal collector to generate both electricity and heat energy. Adding phase-change materials can enhance the efficiency of the system. The study found that adding a paraffin wax thermal storage unit to the PV/T hybrid system increased its efficiency by approximately 1.4 times compared to a system without a thermal storage unit.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOW-CARBON TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Telugu Venkatesh, S. Manikandan, C. Selvam, Sivasankaran Harish
Summary: By utilizing water-based graphene nanofluids, the energy efficiency of a hybrid PV/T system can be significantly improved while reducing the panel temperature. Increasing graphene concentration in water enhances thermal conductivity, leading to improved energy efficiency of the system.
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Mehmet Ali Yildirim, Artur Cebula, Maciej Sulowicz
Summary: This paper proposes an innovative thermal collector that couples the thermal behavior of photovoltaic modules and a designed cooling system to enhance the thermal and electrical conversion efficiencies of water-based photovoltaic-thermal systems. The results show that the designed cooling system achieves better performance and significantly improves the thermal and electrical conversion efficiency compared to existing solutions in the literature.
Article
Thermodynamics
Rui Li, Jinping Li, Junjie Zhu, Xiaomin Liu, Vojislav Novakovic
Summary: This study focuses on the application of MHP-PV/T in Lanzhou, a city in northwest China. The results show that MHP-PV/T exhibits high electrical and thermal efficiency during the typical winter season. Increasing the width and number of MHPs further improves the efficiency.
Article
Thermodynamics
Stefano Aneli, Antonio Gagliano, Hasan Demir, Giuseppe Marco Tina, Gamze Gediz Ilis
Summary: This study analyzed the performance of a solar-driven adsorption chiller in the Mediterranean area and explored the effectiveness and limitations of using photovoltaic/thermal panels as the energy source. The results showed that the investigated PVT-ADS system achieved significant cooling energy and electrical production during a typical summer day.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Nabil A. S. Elminshawy, Amr Osama, Amany M. Saif, Giuseppe Marco Tina
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of a partially submerged photovoltaic (PSPV) system on Egypt's northern lakes. Experimental results show that the PSPV module has lower surface temperatures and higher power gain compared to the traditional land-based photovoltaic (LBPV). Increasing the submerged ratio also reduces the cost per unit of produced electricity.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Belkacem Aoufi, Oussama Hachana, Mohamed Amine Sid, Giuseppe Marco Tina
Summary: This paper proposes a new optimizer named Bat Artificial Bee Colony Optimizer (BABCO) for accurate and fast identification of parameters in photovoltaic models, which is tested using experimental data. The results demonstrate the superior performance of this optimizer compared to other methods.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohand A. Djeziri, Samir Benmoussa, R. Tapia Sanshez, Olivier Palais, Giuseppe M. Tina
Summary: This paper presents a multi-physical modeling of solar cells, integrating different phenomena on different levels. The simulation successfully highlights the key parameters of the system and their influence on performance, and the results prove the effectiveness of the proposed model.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Giuseppe Marco Tina, Fausto Bontempo Scavo
Summary: This study evaluates the annual energy performance of floating photovoltaic systems in different locations and compares it with ground photovoltaic systems. The study finds that bifacial modules and natural cooling can increase energy output, and different system configurations have different gains.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Giuseppe Marco Tina, Giovanni Maione, Sebastiano Licciardello
Summary: Reliability and safety are crucial in today's power systems as they transition towards higher penetration of renewable, inverter-based generation units. This study conducts a comparative technical analysis of solutions to improve transient stability, focusing on rotor angle stability and frequency stability.
Article
Thermodynamics
Giuseppe Marco Tina, Stefano Aneli, Antonio Gagliano
Summary: This study presents a case study of a Mediterranean shopping centre participating in the ancillary services market. It identifies opportunities and barriers for commercial buildings to provide flexibility to the transmission system operator by adjusting indoor temperature and reducing HVAC system power.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Gaetano Mannino, Giuseppe Marco Tina, Mario Cacciato, Lorenzo Todaro, Fabrizio Bizzarri, Andrea Canino
Summary: The need to combat global warming by replacing fossil energy sources with renewable energy sources has contributed to the growth and development of various technologies, including photovoltaics. The PV technology is constantly evolving to improve the efficiency and durability of PV modules. Bifacial PV modules are gaining a larger market share due to their higher energy and power density at a similar price to conventional PV modules.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Salvatore Di Grazia, Giuseppe Marco Tina
Summary: Solar energy is experiencing rapid growth due to reduced implementation costs, and European development plans predict a significant increase in installed capacity. To meet this demand, new identifiable areas on water surfaces are needed for the development of floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems, which can mitigate the environmental impacts of land-based installations. This study proposes a methodology using GIS and MCDA to identify suitable sites for FPV installation, demonstrating the potential benefits in regions like Sicily with high summer temperatures. The San Giovanni Dam was identified as the best site for FPV allocation through MCDA.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Gaetano Mannino, Giuseppe Marco Tina, Mario Cacciato, Leonardo Merlo, Alessio Vincenzo Cucuzza, Fabrizio Bizzarri, Andrea Canino
Summary: The degradation trend of photovoltaic modules depends on technology, manufacturing techniques, and climatic conditions. The longer useful life of PV modules is beneficial for the environment and cost effectiveness. The development of agrivoltaic systems and floating PV systems addresses land use issues and offers opportunities for energy production.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Claudio Francesco Nicolosi, Giuseppe Marco Tina, Ghjuvan Antone Faggianelli, Gilles Notton
Summary: Climate and climate change have an impact on energy production and demand. This paper analyzes the climatological trends and correlations of various atmospheric variables in Corsica, and also provides climate projections for future planning. The study finds that climate change is altering trends in precipitation, humidity, temperature, wind speed, and temperature range. The correlation analysis shows the relationships between different variables, while the projections suggest considering climate change in medium-term and long-term planning.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Stefano Aneli, Roberta Arena, Giuseppe Marco Tina, Antonio Gagliano
Summary: To achieve the EU's 2030 goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, many residential buildings can install rooftop or building-integrated PV systems. A study found that by using thermal and electric energy storage, the self-consumption and self-sufficiency of typical residential buildings can be improved by three times. These findings are useful for designing storage systems and solar-assisted heat pump systems.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Giuseppe Marco Tina, Cristina Ventura, Lanuzza Luigi, Massimiliano Maurizio De Benedetti, Daniele Dugo
Summary: The main problems with non-programmable generation systems, particularly photovoltaic systems, are related to the stability of power systems in terms of angle and frequency. New regulations have been introduced to ensure that distributed generation participates in network stability by providing ancillary services such as voltage and frequency regulation. Italian standards require residential PV inverters to have the capability to absorb or supply reactive energy in order to mitigate voltage problems. In response to these requirements, manufacturers have made changes to allow residential inverters on the market to adjust the power factor.
2022 IEEE 21ST MEDITERRANEAN ELECTROTECHNICAL CONFERENCE (IEEE MELECON 2022)
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Anoir Souissi, Imen Guidara, Maher Chaabene, Giuseppe Marco Tina, Moez Bouchouicha
Summary: This paper proposes a PVG forecast model for a PVG/Battery installation, which combines medium-term and short-term energy forecasting strategies to accurately predict energy generation and ensure battery safety.
FDMP-FLUID DYNAMICS & MATERIALS PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Salvatore Leonardi, Giuseppe Marco Tina, Natalia Distefano
Summary: This study evaluates the self-sufficiency of roundabouts by installing photovoltaic systems to power lighting, depending on available installation area and energy demand. The findings suggest that roundabouts can achieve self-sufficiency for lighting by using appropriate photovoltaic systems.
APPLIED SYSTEM INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Siddharth Sradhasagar, Omkar Subhasish Khuntia, Srikanta Biswal, Sougat Purohit, Amritendu Roy
Summary: In this study, machine learning models were developed to predict the bandgap and its character of double perovskite materials, with LGBMRegressor and XGBClassifier models identified as the best predictors. These models were further employed to predict the bandgap of novel bismuth-based transition metal oxide double perovskites, showing high accuracy, especially in the range of 1.2-1.8 eV.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wei Shuai, Haoran Xu, Baoyang Luo, Yihui Huang, Dong Chen, Peiwang Zhu, Gang Xiao
Summary: In this study, a hybrid model based on numerical simulation and deep learning is proposed for the optimization and operation of solar receivers. By applying the model to different application scenarios and considering multiple performance objectives, small errors are achieved and optimal structure parameters and heliostat scales are identified. This approach is not only applicable to gas turbines but also heating systems.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mubashar Ali, Zunaira Bibi, M. W. Younis, Muhammad Mubashir, Muqaddas Iqbal, Muhammad Usman Ali, Muhammad Asif Iqbal
Summary: This study investigates the structural, mechanical, and optoelectronic properties of the BaCuF3 fluoroperovskite using the first-principles modelling approach. The stability and characteristics of different cubic structures of BaCuF3 are evaluated, and the alpha-BaCuF3 and beta-BaCuF3 compounds are found to be mechanically stable with favorable optical properties for solar cells and high-frequency UV applications.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dong Le Khac, Shahariar Chowdhury, Asmaa Soheil Najm, Montri Luengchavanon, Araa mebdir Holi, Mohammad Shah Jamal, Chin Hua Chia, Kuaanan Techato, Vidhya Selvanathan
Summary: A novel recycling system is proposed in this study to decompose and reclaim the constituent materials of organic-inorganic perovskite solar cells (PSCs). By utilizing a one-step solution process extraction approach, the chemical composition of each layer is successfully preserved, enabling their potential reuse. The proposed recycling technique helps mitigate pollution risks, minimize waste generation, and reduce recycling costs.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Peijie Lin, Feng Guo, Xiaoyang Lu, Qianying Zheng, Shuying Cheng, Yaohai Lin, Zhicong Chen, Lijun Wu, Zhuang Qian
Summary: This paper proposes an open-set fault diagnosis model for PV arrays based on 1D VoVNet-SVDD. The model accurately diagnoses various types of faults and is capable of identifying unknown fault types.
