Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marek Szindler, Magdalena Szindler, Aleksandra Drygala, Krzysztof Lukaszkowicz, Paulina Kaim, Rafal Pietruszka
Summary: The article discusses the importance of integrating photovoltaic technology with buildings, introducing the applications of silicon and thin film solar cells as well as dye-sensitized solar cells in roof tiles. It describes the method of using ceramic tiles and nickel foil to replace the classic glass counter electrode, resulting in a dye-sensitized solar cell with an efficiency of over 4%.
Article
Agronomy
Sojung Kim, Sumin Kim
Summary: This study aims to propose a novel agrivoltaic system design that produces crops underneath photovoltaic (PV) modules. The study investigates the performance and feasibility of different shading ratios in an agrivoltaic system. The experiment shows that a shading ratio of 30% allows for the maximization of the profitability of electricity and soybean production.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Haitham Esam Rababah, Azhar Ghazali, Mohd Hafizal Mohd Isa
Summary: The building sector's fossil fuel consumption for electricity generation is at an all-time high, leading to increased global CO2 emissions and large carbon footprints, causing global warming. The study suggests that government policies and initiatives in Southeast Asian countries have a negative impact on building owners adopting BIPV technology, urging governments to revise policies to promote CO2 emission reduction efforts by building owners.
Article
Environmental Studies
Wendy Broers, Rene Kemp, Veronique Vasseur, Marianna Markantoni, Nurhan Abujidi, Zeger Vroon
Summary: Building-integrated photovoltaics is a promising technology to enhance renewable energy production and improve building aesthetics. However, challenges like information asymmetry and limited value chain coordination hinder its uptake. This study explores how intermediaries can support the decision process of building-integrated photovoltaics in the Dutch system, identifying key actors and their intermediation activities. The findings emphasize the importance of a holistic understanding of intermediation and its role in improving the decision process.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Zhenpeng Li, Tao Ma, Hongxing Yang, Lin Lu, Ruzhu Wang
Summary: Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs) offer a promising solution for providing renewable electricity for achieving zero-energy buildings, but are hindered from large-scale implementations due to the difficulty of traditional photovoltaic modules in meeting the standards and aesthetics of architectural materials. The emergence of new photovoltaic materials and devices could pave the way for the future by offering diversity in colors and transparency along with comparable performance.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Naveed Ur Rehman
Summary: This paper presents a method for determining the maximum number of floors of a vertical farm powered by solar photovoltaic panels. By considering various factors, the design performance can be optimized, resulting in the estimation of the maximum number of floors.
JOURNAL OF SOLAR ENERGY ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuan Gao, Renxing Lin, Ke Xiao, Xin Luo, Jin Wen, Xu Yue, Hairen Tan
Summary: This research explores the optimization strategy for constructing monolithic all-perovskite tandem solar cells and answers the questions of current match and minimizing current-mismatching loss through numerical simulations.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Haihua Zhang, Yao Tao, Guomin Zhang, Vivian W. Y. Tam, Chuangang Fan, Long Shi
Summary: This study investigates the ventilation capacity of a solar chimney in a multi-storey building and proposes mathematical methods for predicting ventilation rates. The study establishes links between single-zone and multi-storey theoretical models and identifies effective measures for optimizing ventilation. The findings highlight the significant impact of solar chimney dimensions on ventilation rates.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenshun Chen, Qiuhua Duan, Yanxiao Feng, Julian Wang, Neda Ghaeili Ardabili, Nan Wang, Seyed Morteza Hosseini, Chao Shen
Summary: This study presents an innovative solar decomposing model that accurately predicts the proportion of visible and infrared light in broadband solar radiation without the need for expensive spectrum measurements. The model uses a boosting regression tree method and leverages existing weather data. The results show high accuracy and predictive ability. Additionally, the study demonstrates the importance of the model in real-world applications for solar integration design.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Aybuke Taser, Basak Kundakci Koyunbaba, Tugce Kazanasmaz
Summary: Based on the EU's energy consumption data, buildings account for 40% of overall energy consumption. The rise in building energy demand has a significant impact on global warming. To address this issue, energy-efficient design and implementation of renewable energy systems, such as building-integrated photovoltaics, are crucial. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of building-integrated photovoltaics, highlighting its impact on thermal, daylight, and energy performance, and the potential for sustainable city development.
Review
Thermodynamics
Zhengguang Liu, Zhiling Guo, Qi Chen, Chenchen Song, Wenlong Shang, Meng Yuan, Haoran Zhang
Summary: This paper summarizes the sociological and engineering challenges of smart building-integrated photovoltaic (SBIPV) systems and proposes a data-driven solution. Data Sensing, Data Analysis, Data-driven Prediction, and Data-driven Optimization are the key steps to achieve a data-driven SBIPV system. Additionally, the technologies and models for data-driven SBIPV systems are explored to enable automated operational decisions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sara Almenabawy, Yibo Zhang, Andrew Flood, Rajiv Prinja, Nazir P. Kherani
Summary: The usage of ultrathin flexible silicon foil can further extend the functionality of silicon in building and vehicle-integrated photovoltaics. In this study, inverted pyramid photonic crystals are carved on silicon to enhance its absorption of near-infrared light. The results show that a small mesa width of 35 nm can achieve high optical performance, and even after removing over 90% of the silicon from thick Si wafers, high optical absorption is still observed.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Michele De Bastiani, Anand S. Subbiah, Maxime Babics, Esma Ugur, Lujia Xu, Jiang Liu, Thomas G. Allen, Erkan Aydin, Stefaan De Wolf
Summary: Perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells are high-efficiency and low-cost photovoltaic devices that enhance stability and energy yield by collecting light from both the sunward and rear side.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sojung Kim, Sumin Kim
Summary: The study aims to analyze the economic feasibility of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) on the rooftop of Keith D. McFarland Science Building at Texas A&M University. A polynomial regression model is used to estimate solar energy generation and compare the potential profit of BIPV with a green roof system. The economic analysis shows that the BIPV system is more profitable, contributing to the implementation of BIPV and the expansion of renewable energy use.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tjebbe Vroon, Erik Teunissen, Marlon Drent, Simona O. Negro, Wilfried G. J. H. M. van Sark
Summary: This paper uses the Technological Innovation System (TIS) approach to analyze the historical development of the Dutch BIPV innovation system, and provides a comprehensive overview of the systemic problems that hinder further diffusion of BIPV in the Netherlands. Several systemic problems, including lack of policy support, absence of large firms in the construction industry, and limited value chain coordination, are identified. Recommendations are provided to overcome these problems and enable the Dutch BIPV innovation system to transition from the niche market phase to the commercial growth phase.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ilaria Matacena, Laura Lancellotti, Nicola Lisi, Paola Delli Veneri, Pierluigi Guerriero, Santolo Daliento
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Eugenia Bobeico, Lucia V. Mercaldo, Pasquale Morvillo, Iurie Usatii, Marco Della Noce, Laura Lancellotti, Carmen Sasso, Rosa Ricciardi, Paola Delli Veneri
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Laura Lancellotti, Eugenia Bobeico, Marco Della Noce, Lucia V. Mercaldo, Iurie Usatii, Paola Delli Veneri, Giuseppe Valerio Bianco, Alberto Sacchetti, Giovanni Bruno
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Elena Salis, Andreas Gerber, Jens Wenzel Andreasen, Suren A. Gevorgyan, Tom Betts, Blagovest Mihaylov, Ralph Gottschalg, Alp Osman Kodolbas, Okan Yilmaz, Roman Leidl, Marcus Rennhofer, Shokufeh Zamini, Maurizio Acciarri, Simona Binetti, Erwin Lotter, Klaas Bakker, Jan Kroon, Wim Soppe, Guillaume Razongles, Lucia Mercaldo, Francesco Roca, Antonio Romano, Jochen Hohl-Ebinger, Wilhelm Warta, Jose L. Balenzategui, Juan F. Trigo, Sebastian Neubert, Diego Pavanello, Harald Mullejans, Iver Lauermann
PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alessandra Scognamiglio
Summary: This paper presents a trans-disciplinary formalization of BIPV and proposes a vocabulary focusing on formal perception of BIPV as part of building envelope system. The proposed vocabulary, based on 11 visual keywords, unifies formal and cognitive information contents to facilitate dialogue among stakeholders and visual performance assessment of BIPV. It allows for objective comparison and informed decision-making.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Carlos Toledo, Alessandra Scognamiglio
Summary: Photovoltaics are becoming increasingly important in the energy transition strategies of many countries, with agrivoltaics emerging as a promising solution for the food-energy nexus. With demonstrative projects developing worldwide, there is a focus on efficient design solutions for scaling up to commercial levels, while also considering ecological impacts and landscape transformation issues.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Lucia V. Mercaldo, Eugenia Bobeico, Antonella De Maria, Marco Della Noce, Manuela Ferrara, Vera La Ferrara, Laura Lancellotti, Gabriella Rametta, Gennaro V. Sannino, Iurie Usatii, Paola Delli Veneri
Summary: Perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells have potential for high efficiency and low cost photovoltaics, and can improve infrared light management and resilience to shunts through optimized design. By fabricating solar cells with specific structures on n-type silicon wafers, it is possible to achieve a combined V-OC for both materials.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Lucia Mercaldo, Eugenia Bobeico, Antonella De Maria, Marco Della Noce, Manuela Ferrara, Laura Lancellotti, Antonio Romano, Gennaro Sannino, Giuseppe Nasti, Antonio Abate, Paola Delli Veneri
Summary: This study discusses the challenges of reliable characterization of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) and the importance of standardizing measurement protocols. By combining experimental data and optical simulations, the External Quantum Efficiency (EQE) is proposed as a reliable estimate for Short Circuit Current Density (J (SC)), providing a direction for PSC optimization.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Giuseppe Nasti, Mahmoud Hussein Aldamasy, Marion Alwine Flatken, Pellegrino Musto, Piotr Matczak, Andre Dallmann, Armin Hoell, Artem Musiienko, Hannes Hempel, Ece Aktas, Diego Di Girolamo, Jorge Pascual, Guixiang Li, Meng Li, Lucia Vittoria Mercaldo, Paola Delli Veneri, Antonio Abate
Summary: Controlling the crystallization of perovskite in a thin film is crucial for making efficient solar cells. This study demonstrates that 4-(tert-butyl) pyridine can effectively replace dimethyl sulfoxide to control the crystallization of tin perovskite films without oxidizing the tin, leading to lower defect density and improved charge mobility and photovoltaic performance.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ilaria Matacena, Laura Lancellotti, Santolo Daliento, Brigida Alfano, Antonella De Maria, Vera La Ferrara, Lucia V. Mercaldo, Maria Lucia Miglietta, Tiziana Polichetti, Gabriella Rametta, Gennaro V. Sannino, Paola Delli Veneri, Pierluigi Guerriero
Summary: Characterizing the ETL/perovskite interface is crucial for the overall performance of perovskite solar cells. This article investigates the effects of different concentrations of graphene nanoplatelets and SnO2 on degradation over time. PSCs behavior is monitored and analyzed through dark current-voltage curves and impedance spectroscopy, providing a deeper understanding of degradation.
IEEE JOURNAL OF PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
B. Alfano, E. Massera, M. L. Miglietta, T. Polichetti, Eugenia Bobeico, Paola Delli Veneri, G. Di Francia
SENSORS AND MICROSYSTEMS, AISEM 2019
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
E. Massera, B. Alfano, M. L. Miglietta, T. Polichetti, S. De Vito, F. Formisano, G. Di Francia, P. Delli Veneri, M. Ferdinandi, M. Molinara
SENSORS AND MICROSYSTEMS, AISEM 2019
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
E. Massera, B. Alfano, M. L. Miglietta, T. Polichetti, S. De Vito, F. Formisano, G. Di Francia, P. Delli Veneri
SENSORS AND MICROSYSTEMS, AISEM 2019
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
T. Polichetti, M. L. Miglietta, B. Alfano, E. Massera, F. Villani, G. Di Francia, P. Delli Veneri
SENSORS AND MICROSYSTEMS, AISEM 2019
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Adriana Pecoraro, Antonella De Maria, Paola Delli Veneri, Michele Pavone, Ana B. Munoz-Garcia
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shitong Fang, Houfan Du, Tao Yan, Keyu Chen, Zhiyuan Li, Xiaoqing Ma, Zhihui Lai, Shengxi Zhou
Summary: This paper proposes a new type of nonlinear VIV energy harvester (ANVEH) that compensates for the decrease in peak energy output at low wind speeds by introducing an auxiliary structure. Theoretical and experimental results show that ANVEH performs better than traditional nonlinear VIV energy harvesters under various system parameter variations.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wei Jiang, Shuo Zhang, Teng Wang, Yufei Zhang, Aimin Sha, Jingjing Xiao, Dongdong Yuan
Summary: A standardized method was developed to evaluate the availability of solar energy resources in road areas, which combined the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Geographic Information System (GIS). By analyzing critical factors and using a multi-indicator evaluation method, the method accurately evaluated the utilization of solar energy resources and guided the optimal location selection for road photovoltaic (PV) projects. The results provided guidance for the application of road PV projects and site selection for route corridors worldwide, promoting the integration of transportation and energy.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chang Liu, Jacob A. Wrubel, Elliot Padgett, Guido Bender
Summary: The study investigates the effects of coating defects on the performance of the anode porous transport layer (PTL) in water electrolyzers. The results show that an increasing fraction of uncoated regions on the PTL leads to decreased cell performance, with continuous uncoated regions having a more severe impact compared to multiple thin uncoated strips.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Marcos Tostado-Veliz, Xiaolong Jin, Rohit Bhakar, Francisco Jurado
Summary: In this paper, a coordinated charging price mechanism for clusters of parking lots is proposed. The research shows that enabling vehicle-to-grid characteristics can bring significant economic benefits for users and the cluster coordinator, and vehicle-to-grid impacts noticeably on the risk-averse character of the uncertainty-aware strategies. The developed pricing mechanism can reduce the cost for users, avoiding to directly translate the energy cost to charging points.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Duan Kang
Summary: Building an energy superpower is a key strategy for China and a long-term goal for other countries. This study proposes an evaluation system and index for measuring energy superpower, and finds that China has significantly improved its ranking over the past 21 years, surpassing other countries.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Fucheng Deng, Yifei Wang, Xiaosen Li, Gang Li, Yi Wang, Bin Huang
Summary: This study investigated the synergistic blockage mechanism of sand and hydrate in gravel filling layer and the evolution of permeability in the layer. Experimental models and modified permeability models were established to analyze the effects of sand particles and hydrate formation on permeability. The study provided valuable insights for the safe and efficient exploitation of hydrate reservoirs.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hao Wang, Xiwen Chen, Natan Vital, Edward Duffy, Abolfazl Razi
Summary: This study proposes a HVAC energy optimization model based on deep reinforcement learning algorithm. It achieves 37% energy savings and ensures thermal comfort for open office buildings. The model has a low complexity, uses a few controllable factors, and has a short training time with good generalizability.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Moyue Cong, Yongzhuo Gao, Weidong Wang, Long He, Xiwang Mao, Yi Long, Wei Dong
Summary: This study introduces a multi-strategy ultra-wideband energy harvesting device that achieves high power output without the need for external power input. By utilizing asymmetry, stagger array, magnetic coupling, and nonlinearity strategies, the device maintains a stable output voltage and high power density output at non-resonant frequencies. Temperature and humidity monitoring are performed using Bluetooth sensors to adaptively assess the device.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Tianshu Dong, Xiudong Duan, Yuanyuan Huang, Danji Huang, Yingdong Luo, Ziyu Liu, Xiaomeng Ai, Jiakun Fang, Chaolong Song
Summary: Electrochemical water splitting is crucial for hydrogen production, and improving the hydrogen separation rate from the electrode is essential for enhancing water electrolyzer performance. However, issues such as air bubble adhesion to the electrode plate hinder the process. Therefore, a methodology to investigate the two-phase flow within the electrolyzer is in high demand. This study proposes using a microfluidic system as a simulator for the electrolyzer and optimizing the two-phase flow by manipulating the micro-structure of the flow.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shuo Han, Yifan Yuan, Mengjiao He, Ziwen Zhao, Beibei Xu, Diyi Chen, Jakub Jurasz
Summary: Giving full play to the flexibility of hydropower and integrating more variable renewable energy is of great significance for accelerating the transformation of China's power energy system. This study proposes a novel day-ahead scheduling model that considers the flexibility limited by irregular vibration zones (VZs) and the probability of flexibility shortage in a hydropower-variable renewable energy hybrid generation system. The model is applied to a real hydropower station and effectively improves the flexibility supply capacity of hydropower, especially during heavy load demand in flood season.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhen Wang, Kangqi Fan, Shizhong Zhao, Shuxin Wu, Xuan Zhang, Kangjia Zhai, Zhiqi Li, Hua He
Summary: This study developed a high-performance rotary energy harvester (AI-REH) inspired by archery, which efficiently accumulates and releases ultralow-frequency vibration energy. By utilizing a magnetic coupling strategy and an accumulator spring, the AI-REH achieves significantly accelerated rotor speeds and enhanced electric outputs.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yi Yang, Qianyi Xing, Kang Wang, Caihong Li, Jianzhou Wang, Xiaojia Huang
Summary: In this study, a novel hybrid Quantile Regression (QR) model is proposed for Probabilistic Load Forecasting (PLF). The model integrates causal dilated convolution, residual connection, and Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (BiLSTM) for multi-scale feature extraction. In addition, a Combined Probabilistic Load Forecasting System (CPLFS) is proposed to overcome the inherent flaws of relying on a single model. Simulation results show that the hybrid QR outperforms traditional models and CPLFS exceeds the best benchmarks in terms of prediction accuracy and stability.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wen-Jiang Zou, Young-Bae Kim, Seunghun Jung
Summary: This paper proposes a dynamic prediction model for capacity fade in vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs). The model accurately predicts changes in electrolyte volume and capacity fade, enhancing the competitiveness of VRFBs in energy storage applications.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yuechao Ma, Shengtie Wang, Guangchen Liu, Guizhen Tian, Jianwei Zhang, Ruiming Liu
Summary: This paper focuses on the balance of state of charge (SOC) among multiple battery energy storage units (MBESUs) and bus voltage balance in an islanded bipolar DC microgrid. A SOC automatic balancing strategy is proposed considering the energy flow relationship and utilizing the adaptive virtual resistance algorithm. The simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed strategy in achieving SOC balancing and decreasing bus voltage unbalance.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Raad Z. Homod, Basil Sh. Munahi, Hayder Ibrahim Mohammed, Musatafa Abbas Abbood Albadr, Aissa Abderrahmane, Jasim M. Mahdi, Mohamed Bechir Ben Hamida, Bilal Naji Alhasnawi, A. S. Albahri, Hussein Togun, Umar F. Alqsair, Zaher Mundher Yaseen
Summary: In this study, the control problem of the multiple-boiler system (MBS) is formulated as a dynamic Markov decision process and a deep clustering reinforcement learning approach is applied to obtain the optimal control policy. The proposed strategy, based on bang-bang action, shows superior response and achieves more than 32% energy saving compared to conventional fixed parameter controllers under dynamic indoor/outdoor actual conditions.
