Solar Energy

Papers
(The median citation count of Solar Energy is 8. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-07-01 to 2026-07-01.)
ArticleCitations
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Methodology for predicting the self-extinction of standardized arc faults in photovoltaic systems176
Exergy and economic analysis of a photovoltaic panel cooling with air bubble induced water jacket167
Enhanced infiltration and morphology of bismuth perovskite in Carbon-stack solar cells – A synergistic effect of electric fields in modified spray technique159
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Enhanced photovoltaic output of flexible polyethylene vinylacetate film heterogenized by chalcogenide quantum dots142
Low-carbon and low-cost preparation of non-sintering bauxite-based solid thermal energy storage materials140
Effective intrinsic charge carrier correction for interface charge transfer modeling of perovskite solar cells in dark conditions137
Longitudinal airflow-assisted double-electrode electrostatic adsorption dust collection approach for photovoltaic modules136
Green synthesis of In2S3-supported Ni-MOF: Bifunctional photocatalyst for sustainable H2O2 production and 2,4,6-trinitrophenol photoreduction133
Integration of a physics-based direct normal irradiance (DNI) model to enhance the National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB)130
A study of PV soiling loss and angle of incidence in outdoor conditions126
Model for evaluating the competitive potential of solar PV system installers122
Harmonizing the hourly solar radiation calculation from satellite-derived irradiance122
Investigation of collector flow for 1:30 scale solar chimney power plant model121
Optimizing amorphous BaTiO3 as an electron transport Layer: A study of competing optical and electronic properties under Low-Power sputtering118
Optimization and performance testing for hollow slab with micro photovoltaic array of solar pavement115
On site renovation of degraded PV panels – Cost and environmental effective technology110
Heat transfer enhancement on CSP tubular receivers using partially filled Raschig Ring porous inserts: A numerical study108
Cyclostationary analysis for fault detection in PV inverters107
Performance investigation of multilayer-layers solar cell based in ZnS-CZTSSe107
Synergistic preheating and moderate temperature liquid medium annealing for high performance perovskite solar cells105
Performance of a mixed solar dryer integrated with pebbles and paraffin wax for drying lemon105
A new protic water-soluble norbornadiene with a push-pull system for energy storage in aqueous solution104
Deriving the orientation of existing solar energy systems from LiDAR data at scale103
The novel evaluation method for PV module temperature and string size risk in utility-scale solar projects103
Preparation of a-SiOx:H passivating layer for high efficiency silicon HJT solar cells using N2O102
Notched nanoring wideband absorber for total solar energy harvesting102
Design and light transmittance distribution measurements of semitransparent c-Si PV modules for agrivoltaic systems101
Efficient image-based soiling quantification using histograms of a checkered pattern98
Resource-efficient manufacturing enables PV supply chain diversity: An industry perspective and case study of CdTe PV manufacturing97
Design and experimental validation of a new piecewise adaptive fuzzy logic controller with anti-windup for a synchronous buck-converter based photovoltaic emulator96
Experimental performance of a PVT collector during nocturnal operation96
Neural-network-driven dynamic simulation of parabolic trough solar fields for improved CSP plant operation95
Durable and robust broadband radiative cooling coatings for multi-temperature scenarios95
Cooling with colour: Passive-Coloured Radiative Coolers for energy-efficient temperature regulation in adverse climatic conditions94
Novel sustainable urban management framework based on solar energy and digital twin92
Thermoradiative coupling graphene-based thermionic solar conversion88
Inner-cascaded photovoltaic-thermionic-thermoradiative conversion for concentrated solar power88
DCMF-AFNet: An anchor-free photovoltaic hot-spot fault detection network based on deformable context transformer and bi-branch multi-level feature fusion87
Experimental demonstration of high-temperature heat recovery in a solar reactor86
Multi-objective operation of solar-based microgrids incorporating artificial neural network and grey wolf optimizer in digital twin86
Properties and application of Ta-doped SnO2 and ITO stacked films for SHJ solar cells85
Solar-Driven additive Manufacturing: Design and development of a novel sustainable fabrication process85
In-situ deposition preparation of n-octadecane@Silica@Polydopamine-doped polypyrrole microcapsules for photothermal conversion and thermal energy storage of full-spectrum solar radiation83
A novel Three-Stage demand side management framework for stochastic energy scheduling of renewable microgrids83
Boosting carrier collection in CZTSSe solar cells via laser-induced in situ crystallization of ITO window layers82
Performance analysis of double CPV/TEG units in different arrangements coupled with water/air cooling channels82
Design and performance optimization of carbon-based all-inorganic CsPbIBr2 perovskite battery with C60 buffer layer81
Solar irradiance separation with deep learning: An interpretable multi-task and physically constrained model based on individual–interactive features80
Performance improvement of photovoltaic/thermal collectors based on the optimized design of efficient innovative multiple-impinging slot jets80
Impact of additive manufacturing materials on thermal performance of silicon reference cells78
Intelligent optical management for energy-efficient windows driven by mechano-thermochromism77
Business models for enhanced solar photovoltaic (PV) adoption: Transforming customer interaction and engagement practices77
Concentrating solar cookers in urban areas: Establishing usefulness through realistic intermediate temperature rating and grading76
A detailed assessment of paraffin waxed thermal energy storage medium for solar dryers76
Novel extreme seeking control framework with ordered excitation and nonlinear function based PSO: Method and application75
Theoretical and experimental investigation of reverse osmosis (RO) desalination solar system using the solar panel, battery, and water turbine for high-pressure recovery of output brine75
A circular economy roadmap for solar photovoltaics75
A thermo-economic study of tubular solar distillers with V-corrugated basin and reflective mirrors75
Yield and performance analysis of PERC, HIT, and CIGS photovoltaic systems in five Peruvian city-climates74
Shape optimization of the energy efficiency of building retrofitted facade74
Recovery and analysis of polymeric layers from waste solar modules by chemical route74
Enhanced bed–wall heat transfer in narrow-channel fluidized beds with extended surfaces for particle solar receivers74
A beam-down solar concentrator with a fixed focus — Design and performance analysis73
Ultra-wideband solar absorber based on refractory metal titanium for high-performance photothermal conversion73
Optimization of hybrid solar/wind/biomass systems for sustainable heating in isolated mountainous areas of northern Morocco72
Design and performance optimization of mixed-cation Rb-Cs-FA perovskite solar cells based on SCAPS-1D simulations72
Advances and outlook of perovskite solar cells via spray coating technologies70
Interference mechanisms of aerodynamic instability in single-axis solar tracker arrays70
Automotive cabin soak temperature control strategies for improved safety, comfort and fuel efficiency: A review69
A DMSO/MOE mixed solvent system for improving the morphology and efficiency of kesterite solar cell69
Experimental and numerical study on dynamic performance of semi-flexible photovoltaics for unmanned surface vehicles69
Energy and economic evaluation of water-based photovoltaic/thermal module with bionic wing vein channel67
Advancing perovskite solar cells: Unveiling the superior efficiency of copper-doped Strontium Titanate as a novel ETL67
Degradation of perovskite solar cells: Insights from accelerated testing versus outdoor aging in two climate zones67
Performance analysis of a novel small-scale integrated solar-ORC system for power and heating66
Optimization research on energy-saving and life-cycle decarbonization retrofitting of existing school buildings: A case study of a school in Nanjing66
Exploring the structural, phononic, electronic, magnetic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of Pb-free vanadium-based double perovskites using the first-principles approach for optoelectronic and66
Quantum design and investigation of dibenzo[g,p]chrysene-based hole transport materials for efficient perovskite solar cells66
Perovskite solar cell modules: Understanding the device degradation via damp heat testing65
Radiative coatings for solar cell cooling: Materials, and applications65
Maximizing solar photovoltaic energy efficiency: MPPT techniques investigation based on shading effects65
Machine learning framework for the analysis and prediction of energy loss for non-fullerene organic solar cells64
Feature review of photovoltaic modeling software utilizing blind performance assessment64
Thermomechanical analysis and modeling of a high-temperature light trapping planar cavity solar receiver63
Impact of utilizing hollow copper circular fins and glass wool insulation on the performance enhancement of pyramid solar still unit: An experimental approach63
Enhancing efficiency: A study on all-inorganic CsSnBr3 metal halide perovskites with micro-band offset using DFT and SCAPS-1D modeling63
Effects of a solar heating system on the microclimate of an agricultural greenhouse. Application on zucchini (Cucurbita pepo)62
Experimental investigation on pressure coupling and dynamic load response of large-span flexible photovoltaic modules62
An efficient bilayer graphene-conducting polymer counter electrode for dye sensitized solar cells61
Advanced prediction of perovskite stability for solar energy using machine learning61
Synthesis of ruthenium sulfide nanoparticles decorated on reduced graphene oxide/multi-walled carbon nanotubes as a catalytic counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells exceeding 13 % efficiency61
Solar-enhanced freshwater generation in arid coastal environments: A double basin stepped solar still with vertical wick assistance study in northern Gujarat61
Progress of PV cell technology: Feasibility of building materials, cost, performance, and stability60
Cubic boron nitride enhanced PCM nanocomposites for solar energy storage and thermal management60
Design and simulation of gradient-structured Cs2AgBiBr6 carbon-based double perovskite solar cell for boosting photovoltaic performance60
DFT+U study of Ca doped HgS: Bandgap engineering and optical properties for high-performance photovoltaic application59
Advanced Trombe wall façade design for improving energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions in solar limited buildings59
Investigate the impact of environmental and operating conditions of infrared (IR) imaging on infrared thermography of PV modules to identify defects59
Sustainable management of end of life crystalline silicon solar panels in Australia: Advancing circular economy practices59
Multi-objective evolutionary optimization of photovoltaic glass for thermal, daylight, and energy consideration59
Advancing the Net Zero emission building concept: Integrating photovoltaics and electrical storage for NZEB environmental performance in different energy and climate contexts58
Determination of optically feasible heliostat field region for solar power tower system employing innovative receiver aperture58
Predicting the performance of portrait-aligned vertical bifacial agrivoltaic arrays58
A predictive power ramp rate control scheme with an updating Gaussian prediction confidence estimator for PV systems58
A note of spectral fidelity analysis of natural light passing through optical fiber and air at different distances58
srlife: a software tool for estimating the life of high temperature concentrating solar receivers. Part I – metallic receivers58
Coupled abrasion Erosion-Oxidation wear from particles in Concentrating solar thermal power facilities58
Advancing solar panel performance with AlOx-SiOx hybrid coatings: Tackling reflection and fogging challenges57
On the parameters domain of the single-diode model57
Comparing measurements and simulations using an adjustable high-alpine photovoltaic array57
Spectral, visual, thermal, energy and circadian assessment of PDLC glazing in warm and humid climate57
Analysis of mesh screens for outdoor i-v curve measurements of pv modules at several irradiance levels56
Optimum precursor stacking sequence of Cu2ZnSnSe4 thin film solar cell in selenium atmosphere56
In situ prepared 2D/2D BiOBr/ Cd-TCPP MOF S-scheme heterojunction for enhancing photothermal catalytic CO2 reduction56
Improving the solar ethanol distillation system by combining the heat pipe and parabolic trough collector56
Computational fluid dynamics study of the rear geometry influence on aerodynamic load coefficients of heliostats in stow position55
Interpretable machine learning on a curated dataset identifies chemical descriptors governing 2D perovskite solar cell performance55
Fault analysis for simultaneous AC-DC power transmission in distribution system integrated with distributed PV generation55
Detection of tracker misalignments and estimation of cross-axis slope in photovoltaic plants55
Characterizing solar attenuation for concentrated solar power plants in Dubai using AERONET data and libRadtran55
Refined HERIC-style grid-connected PV inverter utilizing a bidirectional semi-active clamping concept54
Enhancing lead-free Cs3Bi2I9 flexible perovskite solar cells via FIRA54
A fine-grained frequency decomposition framework for long-term photovoltaic and wind power forecasting54
Performance evaluation of a solar-assisted ejector-enhanced vapor injection heat pump cycle53
Heat recovery capacity and water desalination performance of passive solar vacuum tube distiller52
Atomic-layer-deposited TiO2 and SnO2 coupled with CdS as double buffer layers for HTL-free Sb2S3 thin-film solar cells52
Impact of process temperature on the cost of concentrating solar thermal industrial process heat52
Visible light active SiC/Bi2WO6/CD heterojunction: Fabrication, characterization, and optimization of its photocatalytic activity toward hematoxylin52
Modelling iodine diffusion in 2D-Perovskites as a function of the length of the organic spacer molecules52
McClear_Radiance physical model for estimating clear sky downwelling and upwelling solar irradiance on tilted surfaces51
A climate-tailored predictive methodology for directly coupled photovoltaic-electrolyzer systems51
Novel two-stage adsorption heat pump with high efficiency and energy storage density, powered by non-concentrated sunlight51
Intraseasonal and synoptic modulation of diurnal surface solar radiation over Reunion island in the South-West Indian Ocean51
Corrigendum to “High resolution measurement network of global horizontal and tilted solar irradiance in southern Germany with a new quality control scheme” [Solar Energy 231 (2022) 593–606]50
Impact of a large-scale desert photovoltaic power plant on aeolian saltation and dust emission50
Building Integrated Solar Energy (BISE)50
Influence of rooftop photovoltaic on campus thermal and humid environment and optimization of building configurations50
Experimental investigation of solar air lift pump seasonal performance and efficiency50
Efficacy of mass of energy storage material on the performance of a solar driven stepped series system during sugarcane juice concentration50
Comparative analysis of heat loss performance of flat plate solar collectors at different altitudes49
From waste to value: Utilising waste foundry sand in thermal energy storage as a matrix material in composites49
Phycoerythrobilin/phycourobilin as efficient sensitizers of dye-sensitized solar cell49
Evaluating risk factors in solar energy investments: A strategic approach for Iran’s market49
A two-stage MPPT control for PV system under complex partial shading conditions49
Highly efficient quasi-cubic structured perovskite for harvesting energy from artificial indoor LED light source49
Optimization and performance assessment of Ag@SiO2 core–shell nanofluids for spectral splitting PV/T system: Theoretical and experiment analysis49
A comprehensive review of flexible perovskite solar cells: Materials, mechanisms, properties, applications, and commercialization status48
An efficient algorithm for photovoltaic defect detection with curvature-adaptive and multi-branch convolutions48
Parametric and multi objective optimization of solar chimneys for passive cooling in hot climates48
Performance assessment of BIPV cladding system for different climate zones of India48
Conception, realization and testing of a solar cooker built with a spherical reflector in Burkina Faso47
Optical, thermal and thermo-mechanical model for a larger-aperture parabolic trough concentrator system consisting of a novel flat secondary reflector and an improved absorber tube47
Improvement in the opto-thermal performance of Indian standard solar box cooker by novel internal retrofit radiative control47
Transfer matrix method-based efficiency enhancement of lead-free Cs3Sb2Br9 perovskite solar cell47
Investigating methods to improve photovoltaic thermal models at second-to-minute timescales47
Theoretical modelling of metal-based and metal-free dye sensitizers for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells: A review47
Effect of pyranometer soiling on the PV performance ratio evaluation and correction methods47
Heat transfer enhancement of a PCM-porous metal based heat pipe evacuated tube solar collector: An experimental study47
The influence of electron transport at perovskite/carbon interfaces to tailor photosupercapacitor devices: A DFT approach46
Active learning driven multi-property inverse design of spinel solar cells46
TiO2/MoS2-rGO composite Photoanodes: A Path to improved electron transport and photovoltaic efficiency in Dye-Sensitized solar cells46
Ultrasonic-promoted growth of staggered heterostructured tin(II) oxide nanoparticles on bulk carbon nitride nanolayer: Activated in solar spectrum with enhanced photocatalytic treatment of dyes efflue46
Explainable artificial intelligence for photovoltaic fault detection: A comparison of instruments46
Assessment of the optimal curvature radius of linear Fresnel primary mirrors46
Experimental study on the performance of the photovoltaic thermal (PVT) connected in series with flat plate solar collector (ST)46
Solidification of a nano-enhanced phase change material (NePCM) in a double elliptical latent heat storage unit with wavy inner tubes46
Review of unmanned ground vehicles for PV plant inspection46
Building energy performance of DSSC BIPV windows in accordance with the lighting control methods and climate zones46
Toward a greener future: Solar solutions for industrial carbon capture45
Green zinc/galactomannan-based hydrogels push up the photovoltage of quasi solid aqueous dye sensitized solar cells45
An innovative floating solar still equipped with a Fresnel lens and a submerging condenser: An experimental study45
Efficient solar thermal storage of foamy bamboo charcoal-based composite phase change materials45
Solar driven atmospheric water harvesting system with integration of desiccant wheel and desiccant bed: An experimental investigation44
Performance of a solar hybrid desalination plant integrated with photovoltaic-thermal collectors for remote regions: Experimental and modeling investigation44
The influence of icephobic nanomaterial coatings on solar cell panels at high latitudes44
RETRACTED: Solar PV integrated power market operational efficiency improvement through IPM-based SCOPF and TRTC in green power corridors44
Efficiency improvement of floating photovoltaic panels with natural convection cooling loops: Multi-physics thermal modelling44
Toward lossless photovoltaic efficiency of Laser-shaped flexible Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells on stainless steel substrates44
Retrofitting parabolic trough CSP plants with PV and electric heaters for flexible dispatch and enhanced profitability44
Artificial neural network-based fault detection and isolation in a parabolic-trough solar plant with defocusing strategy44
A comprehensive review of advanced hybrid technologies that improvement the performance of solar dryers: Photovoltaic/thermal panels, solar collectors, energy storage materials, biomass, and desalinat44
Enhanced solar dye degradation using Ni-doped ZnO and SnO thin films44
Experimental Investigation and 4E+Q (Energy, Exergy, Economic, Environmental, and Quality) Analysis of a Novel Solar Evacuated Tube Dryer44
A comparative experimental study on the hydrodynamic performance of two floating solar structures with a breakwater in waves44
A hybrid global wolf pack algorithm-based incremental conductance method under partial shading conditions44
Assessment of full life cycle environmental impact and energy utilization in an interseasonal solar absorption energy storage system44
Quantifying the rear and front long-term spectral impact on bifacial photovoltaic modules44
Floating solar stills and floating solar-driven membranes: Recent advances and overview of designs, performance and modern combinations43
Short term photovoltaic power prediction using multi-scale time and frequency features43
Energy, exergy, and economic analyses of a modified hemispherical solar distiller augmented with convex absorber basin, wicks, and PCM43
Wearable sensing techniques to understand pedestrian-level outdoor microclimate affecting heat related risk in urban parks43
Design, construction, and qualification of a lightweight, modular heliostat made from high-performance concrete43
Green modification of NiAl LDH hinders photocatalytic efficiency in ciprofloxacin degradation under solar light irradiation43
pvlib iotools—Open-source Python functions for seamless access to solar irradiance data43
Enhanced photovoltaic efficiency in TiO2-based CdS quantum dot-sensitized solar cells by the introduction of ZnO:Al3+ nanoparticles43
Cool roofs boost the energy production of photovoltaics: Investigating the impact of roof albedo on the energy performance of monofacial and bifacial photovoltaic modules43
Efficiency optimization of All-Inorganic perovskite solar cell device using NiOx and ZnO as charge transport layers43
Research on aeroelastic effect of wind-induced vibration responses of large-span flexible photovoltaic support structure based on wind tunnel experiment comparison of rigid body and aeroelastic model43
Predictive optimization of educational buildings' environmental performance under future climate scenarios using Catboost and SHAP43
RETRACTED: Performance optimization of lead-free MASnBr3 based perovskite solar cells by SCAPS-1D device simulation43
Synergistic influence of plasmonic Ag nanoparticles/La0.6Sr0.4CoO3/TiO2 heterostructured photoanodes boosted solar energy harvesting by dye-sensitized photovoltaics42
Highly effective Pt-free counter electrode constructed by break bone-like CoTe@graphite carbon thin films dye-synthesized solar cell42
Integrating solar driven solutions for food processing and urban environment: : Economic and thermal evaluation of radiofrequency assisted pasteurization and reflective coating technologies for Coolin42
Particle mechanics and mixture homogeneity in a demonstration reactor system for the indirect reduction of redox particles42
Unveiling lifecycle carbon emissions and its mitigation potentials of distributed photovoltaic power through two typical case systems42
Unveiling thermal stress-induced trap-assisted tunneling in POLO junctions and its impact on TOPCon solar cells42
Optimized selection of component models for photovoltaic and energy storage system simulations42
Concentration ratio for a solar trough concentrator with circular mirror and flat receiver42
Multiwalled carbon nanotubes confined Mo2C nanoparticles as counter electrodes for boosting triiodide reduction reaction in dye-sensitized solar cells41
Synthesis of new water treatment photocatalytic coatings with controllable functional properties based on the SrO-Bi2O3-SiO2 system that use the energy of solar radiation41
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Simple and flexible solar water evaporator using nanopore-loaded perforated silicon as spectrally selective absorber with consistently high indoor and outdoor performances41
Radiant thermal conversion with Ga In1-As Sb1-/InAs0.91Sb0.09 dual-junction thermophotovoltaic cells41
Prestressed solar updraft towers for use in greenhouse gas removal41
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Development and application of a thermal model for the improved stepped solar still with a built-in passive condenser41
Analysis of fluorescent additives for enhancing solar reflectivity in TiO 41
Thermoradiative induced absorber-emitter to enhance solar thermoelectric conversion41
An extensive study on investigating the heterojunction compatibility of novel charge transport materials, defect management and design optimization for high-performance lead-free CsSnl3-based perovski41
A probabilistic perspective on predictability of solar irradiance using bootstrapped correlograms and ensemble predictability error growth41
In Memoriam: Dr. Frank E. Vignola (1945–2023)41
An experimental and numerical investigation of absorber positioning in a natural convection solar drying system41
Laboratory experimental analysis of crystalline silicon photovoltaic module degradation after operating over 6 years: A case study in Ghana41
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Properties analysis of self-luminous cement-based materials with different colors and their visual comfort evaluation on pavement40
Comprehensive Numerical Simulation and Optimization of Lead-free Graded 2D-3D Perovskite Solar Cells40
A bibliometric and scientific mapping of the research landscape and trending topics in building integrated photovoltaic systems40
Performance optimization of solar-wind integrated energy system with hybrid energy storage40
A mixed-integer optimization for bifacial two-terminal perovskite-on-perovskite tandem solar cells40
Tailoring of the thieno [3,2-b] thiophene-based molecule towards promising hole transporting materials for perovskite solar cells40
A method to determine the directional solar radiative properties of a multi-surfaces translucent solar still cover40
Computer aided design and evaluation of benzothiadiazole based non-fullerene acceptors for organic solar cells applications40
Progress in particle-based solar energy capture and storage for concentrated solar power and thermal technology applications40
Machine learning-based sensitivity of solar radiation forecasts to cloud-related parameters in WRF-Solar40
Optimised control and parameter matching of a solar-assisted air-source heat-pump drying system for cold-region applications39
Technology readiness level assessment of solar PV cleaning technologies39
Facet-dependent BiOBr(102) facets and oxygen vacancies on BiOBr/BiOCOOH heterojunction for enhance photocatalytic nitrogen fixation39
Transparent-conductive and infrared-shielding WO3/Ag/WO3 multilayer heterostructures39
An experimental performance analysis of canal-mounted photovoltaic systems regarding energy production and water conservation39
Metal-organic framework (MOF) dispersion based fluids for solar-thermal energy conversion39
Organic phthalocyanine derivatives for NIR reflective coatings39
Macrocapsules with copper core and alumina shell with cavities for high temperature thermal storage39
On vision transformer for ultra-short-term forecasting of photovoltaic generation using sky images39
Cracking propensity of UV-aged transparent backsheets for bifacial photovoltaic modules and their effects on barrier properties39
Forecast-based charging strategy to prolong the lifetime of lithium-ion batteries in standalone PV battery systems in Sub-Saharan Africa39
Design and optimization of an integrated novel desalination system based on the temperature difference between the sea and mountain39
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