Solar Energy

Papers
(The TQCC of Solar Energy is 17. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
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Novel extreme seeking control framework with ordered excitation and nonlinear function based PSO: Method and application171
Methodology for predicting the self-extinction of standardized arc faults in photovoltaic systems163
Exergy and economic analysis of a photovoltaic panel cooling with air bubble induced water jacket152
Enhanced infiltration and morphology of bismuth perovskite in Carbon-stack solar cells – A synergistic effect of electric fields in modified spray technique150
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Enhanced photovoltaic output of flexible polyethylene vinylacetate film heterogenized by chalcogenide quantum dots135
A DMSO/MOE mixed solvent system for improving the morphology and efficiency of kesterite solar cell132
Interference mechanisms of aerodynamic instability in single-axis solar tracker arrays129
Design and performance optimization of mixed-cation Rb-Cs-FA perovskite solar cells based on SCAPS-1D simulations125
Low-carbon and low-cost preparation of non-sintering bauxite-based solid thermal energy storage materials122
Effective intrinsic charge carrier correction for interface charge transfer modeling of perovskite solar cells in dark conditions120
Longitudinal airflow-assisted double-electrode electrostatic adsorption dust collection approach for photovoltaic modules119
Green synthesis of In2S3-supported Ni-MOF: Bifunctional photocatalyst for sustainable H2O2 production and 2,4,6-trinitrophenol photoreduction118
Optimization research on energy-saving and life-cycle decarbonization retrofitting of existing school buildings: A case study of a school in Nanjing115
Intelligent optical management for energy-efficient windows driven by mechano-thermochromism114
Cubic boron nitride enhanced PCM nanocomposites for solar energy storage and thermal management112
Integration of a physics-based direct normal irradiance (DNI) model to enhance the National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB)110
A study of PV soiling loss and angle of incidence in outdoor conditions108
Harmonizing the hourly solar radiation calculation from satellite-derived irradiance107
Model for evaluating the competitive potential of solar PV system installers104
Boosting carrier collection in CZTSSe solar cells via laser-induced in situ crystallization of ITO window layers102
Investigation of collector flow for 1:30 scale solar chimney power plant model102
Optimization and performance testing for hollow slab with micro photovoltaic array of solar pavement100
Optimizing amorphous BaTiO3 as an electron transport Layer: A study of competing optical and electronic properties under Low-Power sputtering100
On site renovation of degraded PV panels – Cost and environmental effective technology98
Heat transfer enhancement on CSP tubular receivers using partially filled Raschig Ring porous inserts: A numerical study98
Experimental and numerical study on dynamic performance of semi-flexible photovoltaics for unmanned surface vehicles98
Effects of a solar heating system on the microclimate of an agricultural greenhouse. Application on zucchini (Cucurbita pepo)97
Concentrating solar cookers in urban areas: Establishing usefulness through realistic intermediate temperature rating and grading97
A beam-down solar concentrator with a fixed focus — Design and performance analysis95
Cooling with colour: Passive-Coloured Radiative Coolers for energy-efficient temperature regulation in adverse climatic conditions94
Inner-cascaded photovoltaic-thermionic-thermoradiative conversion for concentrated solar power91
Novel sustainable urban management framework based on solar energy and digital twin91
DCMF-AFNet: An anchor-free photovoltaic hot-spot fault detection network based on deformable context transformer and bi-branch multi-level feature fusion90
Thermoradiative coupling graphene-based thermionic solar conversion90
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 brine88
Design and performance optimization of carbon-based all-inorganic CsPbIBr2 perovskite battery with C60 buffer layer87
Machine learning framework for the analysis and prediction of energy loss for non-fullerene organic solar cells86
Impact of utilizing hollow copper circular fins and glass wool insulation on the performance enhancement of pyramid solar still unit: An experimental approach85
Ultra-wideband solar absorber based on refractory metal titanium for high-performance photothermal conversion85
Performance analysis of double CPV/TEG units in different arrangements coupled with water/air cooling channels85
Feature review of photovoltaic modeling software utilizing blind performance assessment84
Experimental demonstration of high-temperature heat recovery in a solar reactor82
A circular economy roadmap for solar photovoltaics82
Performance improvement of photovoltaic/thermal collectors based on the optimized design of efficient innovative multiple-impinging slot jets81
Advanced prediction of perovskite stability for solar energy using machine learning80
Degradation of perovskite solar cells: Insights from accelerated testing versus outdoor aging in two climate zones80
Multi-objective operation of solar-based microgrids incorporating artificial neural network and grey wolf optimizer in digital twin79
A detailed assessment of paraffin waxed thermal energy storage medium for solar dryers78
Solar-Driven additive Manufacturing: Design and development of a novel sustainable fabrication process78
Properties and application of Ta-doped SnO2 and ITO stacked films for SHJ solar cells77
Perovskite solar cell modules: Understanding the device degradation via damp heat testing76
A novel Three-Stage demand side management framework for stochastic energy scheduling of renewable microgrids76
Design and simulation of gradient-structured Cs2AgBiBr6 carbon-based double perovskite solar cell for boosting photovoltaic performance75
In-situ deposition preparation of n-octadecane@Silica@Polydopamine-doped polypyrrole microcapsules for photothermal conversion and thermal energy storage of full-spectrum solar radiation74
Cyclostationary analysis for fault detection in PV inverters73
A thermo-economic study of tubular solar distillers with V-corrugated basin and reflective mirrors73
Optimization of hybrid solar/wind/biomass systems for sustainable heating in isolated mountainous areas of northern Morocco73
Performance investigation of multilayer-layers solar cell based in ZnS-CZTSSe73
Synergistic preheating and moderate temperature liquid medium annealing for high performance perovskite solar cells72
Deriving the orientation of existing solar energy systems from LiDAR data at scale72
Thermomechanical analysis and modeling of a high-temperature light trapping planar cavity solar receiver72
A new protic water-soluble norbornadiene with a push-pull system for energy storage in aqueous solution72
Performance of a mixed solar dryer integrated with pebbles and paraffin wax for drying lemon72
Radiative coatings for solar cell cooling: Materials, and applications71
The novel evaluation method for PV module temperature and string size risk in utility-scale solar projects71
Exploring the structural, phononic, electronic, magnetic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of Pb-free vanadium-based double perovskites using the first-principles approach for optoelectronic and70
Advances and outlook of perovskite solar cells via spray coating technologies70
Notched nanoring wideband absorber for total solar energy harvesting70
Design and light transmittance distribution measurements of semitransparent c-Si PV modules for agrivoltaic systems69
Efficient image-based soiling quantification using histograms of a checkered pattern69
Resource-efficient manufacturing enables PV supply chain diversity: An industry perspective and case study of CdTe PV manufacturing68
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 % efficiency68
An efficient bilayer graphene-conducting polymer counter electrode for dye sensitized solar cells68
Design and experimental validation of a new piecewise adaptive fuzzy logic controller with anti-windup for a synchronous buck-converter based photovoltaic emulator67
Experimental performance of a PVT collector during nocturnal operation67
Durable and robust broadband radiative cooling coatings for multi-temperature scenarios66
Solar-enhanced freshwater generation in arid coastal environments: A double basin stepped solar still with vertical wick assistance study in northern Gujarat65
Advancing perovskite solar cells: Unveiling the superior efficiency of copper-doped Strontium Titanate as a novel ETL65
Quantum design and investigation of dibenzo[g,p]chrysene-based hole transport materials for efficient perovskite solar cells65
Neural-network-driven dynamic simulation of parabolic trough solar fields for improved CSP plant operation65
Enhancing efficiency: A study on all-inorganic CsSnBr3 metal halide perovskites with micro-band offset using DFT and SCAPS-1D modeling64
Recovery and analysis of polymeric layers from waste solar modules by chemical route63
Progress of PV cell technology: Feasibility of building materials, cost, performance, and stability63
Sustainable management of end of life crystalline silicon solar panels in Australia: Advancing circular economy practices62
Yield and performance analysis of PERC, HIT, and CIGS photovoltaic systems in five Peruvian city-climates62
Enhanced bed–wall heat transfer in narrow-channel fluidized beds with extended surfaces for particle solar receivers62
Shape optimization of the energy efficiency of building retrofitted facade61
Maximizing solar photovoltaic energy efficiency: MPPT techniques investigation based on shading effects61
Impact of additive manufacturing materials on thermal performance of silicon reference cells61
Business models for enhanced solar photovoltaic (PV) adoption: Transforming customer interaction and engagement practices61
Solar irradiance separation with deep learning: An interpretable multi-task and physically constrained model based on individual–interactive features60
Advanced Trombe wall façade design for improving energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions in solar limited buildings60
Automotive cabin soak temperature control strategies for improved safety, comfort and fuel efficiency: A review60
Performance analysis of a novel small-scale integrated solar-ORC system for power and heating60
Multi-objective evolutionary optimization of photovoltaic glass for thermal, daylight, and energy consideration59
Solar photovoltaic model parameter identification using robust niching chimp optimization58
DFT+U study of Ca doped HgS: Bandgap engineering and optical properties for high-performance photovoltaic application58
Investigate the impact of environmental and operating conditions of infrared (IR) imaging on infrared thermography of PV modules to identify defects58
Artificial neural network-based fault detection and isolation in a parabolic-trough solar plant with defocusing strategy57
Performance of a solar hybrid desalination plant integrated with photovoltaic-thermal collectors for remote regions: Experimental and modeling investigation57
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 efflue57
srlife: a software tool for estimating the life of high temperature concentrating solar receivers. Part I – metallic receivers57
Performance assessment of BIPV cladding system for different climate zones of India56
Advancing the Net Zero emission building concept: Integrating photovoltaics and electrical storage for NZEB environmental performance in different energy and climate contexts56
An efficient algorithm for photovoltaic defect detection with curvature-adaptive and multi-branch convolutions56
Parametric and multi objective optimization of solar chimneys for passive cooling in hot climates56
A note of spectral fidelity analysis of natural light passing through optical fiber and air at different distances56
Improvement in the opto-thermal performance of Indian standard solar box cooker by novel internal retrofit radiative control55
Predicting the performance of portrait-aligned vertical bifacial agrivoltaic arrays55
Coupled abrasion Erosion-Oxidation wear from particles in Concentrating solar thermal power facilities55
Theoretical modelling of metal-based and metal-free dye sensitizers for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells: A review54
Solar driven atmospheric water harvesting system with integration of desiccant wheel and desiccant bed: An experimental investigation54
On the parameters domain of the single-diode model54
Determination of optically feasible heliostat field region for solar power tower system employing innovative receiver aperture54
A predictive power ramp rate control scheme with an updating Gaussian prediction confidence estimator for PV systems54
Green modification of NiAl LDH hinders photocatalytic efficiency in ciprofloxacin degradation under solar light irradiation54
Cool roofs boost the energy production of photovoltaics: Investigating the impact of roof albedo on the energy performance of monofacial and bifacial photovoltaic modules53
Quantifying the rear and front long-term spectral impact on bifacial photovoltaic modules53
Comparing measurements and simulations using an adjustable high-alpine photovoltaic array53
Effect of pyranometer soiling on the PV performance ratio evaluation and correction methods53
Advancing solar panel performance with AlOx-SiOx hybrid coatings: Tackling reflection and fogging challenges53
Transfer matrix method-based efficiency enhancement of lead-free Cs3Sb2Br9 perovskite solar cell52
Assessment of full life cycle environmental impact and energy utilization in an interseasonal solar absorption energy storage system52
In situ prepared 2D/2D BiOBr/ Cd-TCPP MOF S-scheme heterojunction for enhancing photothermal catalytic CO2 reduction52
Spectral, visual, thermal, energy and circadian assessment of PDLC glazing in warm and humid climate52
Optimum precursor stacking sequence of Cu2ZnSnSe4 thin film solar cell in selenium atmosphere52
Analysis of mesh screens for outdoor i-v curve measurements of pv modules at several irradiance levels52
Improving the solar ethanol distillation system by combining the heat pipe and parabolic trough collector51
Interpretable machine learning on a curated dataset identifies chemical descriptors governing 2D perovskite solar cell performance50
Solidification of a nano-enhanced phase change material (NePCM) in a double elliptical latent heat storage unit with wavy inner tubes50
Characterizing solar attenuation for concentrated solar power plants in Dubai using AERONET data and libRadtran50
Efficient solar thermal storage of foamy bamboo charcoal-based composite phase change materials50
Heat transfer enhancement of a PCM-porous metal based heat pipe evacuated tube solar collector: An experimental study50
Detection of tracker misalignments and estimation of cross-axis slope in photovoltaic plants50
pvlib iotools—Open-source Python functions for seamless access to solar irradiance data50
Active learning driven multi-property inverse design of spinel solar cells49
Wearable sensing techniques to understand pedestrian-level outdoor microclimate affecting heat related risk in urban parks49
A comprehensive review of flexible perovskite solar cells: Materials, mechanisms, properties, applications, and commercialization status49
Impact of process temperature on the cost of concentrating solar thermal industrial process heat49
An innovative floating solar still equipped with a Fresnel lens and a submerging condenser: An experimental study49
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 model49
Enhancing lead-free Cs3Bi2I9 flexible perovskite solar cells via FIRA49
Toward a greener future: Solar solutions for industrial carbon capture48
Computational fluid dynamics study of the rear geometry influence on aerodynamic load coefficients of heliostats in stow position48
Fault analysis for simultaneous AC-DC power transmission in distribution system integrated with distributed PV generation48
Experimental Investigation and 4E+Q (Energy, Exergy, Economic, Environmental, and Quality) Analysis of a Novel Solar Evacuated Tube Dryer48
Short term photovoltaic power prediction using multi-scale time and frequency features48
Floating solar stills and floating solar-driven membranes: Recent advances and overview of designs, performance and modern combinations48
A fine-grained frequency decomposition framework for long-term photovoltaic and wind power forecasting47
Experimental study on the performance of the photovoltaic thermal (PVT) connected in series with flat plate solar collector (ST)47
Solar PV integrated power market operational efficiency improvement through IPM-based SCOPF and TRTC in green power corridors47
TiO2/MoS2-rGO composite Photoanodes: A Path to improved electron transport and photovoltaic efficiency in Dye-Sensitized solar cells47
A comprehensive review of advanced hybrid technologies that improvement the performance of solar dryers: Photovoltaic/thermal panels, solar collectors, energy storage materials, biomass, and desalinat46
Development of a PV emulator using SMPS converter and a model selection mechanism for characteristic generation46
Green zinc/galactomannan-based hydrogels push up the photovoltage of quasi solid aqueous dye sensitized solar cells46
Refined HERIC-style grid-connected PV inverter utilizing a bidirectional semi-active clamping concept46
Heat recovery capacity and water desalination performance of passive solar vacuum tube distiller46
Synergistic influence of plasmonic Ag nanoparticles/La0.6Sr0.4CoO3/TiO2 heterostructured photoanodes boosted solar energy harvesting by dye-sensitized photovoltaics45
The influence of electron transport at perovskite/carbon interfaces to tailor photosupercapacitor devices: A DFT approach45
Efficiency optimization of All-Inorganic perovskite solar cell device using NiOx and ZnO as charge transport layers45
Atomic-layer-deposited TiO2 and SnO2 coupled with CdS as double buffer layers for HTL-free Sb2S3 thin-film solar cells45
Modelling iodine diffusion in 2D-Perovskites as a function of the length of the organic spacer molecules45
Investigating methods to improve photovoltaic thermal models at second-to-minute timescales45
Visible light active SiC/Bi2WO6/CD heterojunction: Fabrication, characterization, and optimization of its photocatalytic activity toward hematoxylin45
Intraseasonal and synoptic modulation of diurnal surface solar radiation over Reunion island in the South-West Indian Ocean44
McClear_Radiance physical model for estimating clear sky downwelling and upwelling solar irradiance on tilted surfaces44
A climate-tailored predictive methodology for directly coupled photovoltaic-electrolyzer systems44
The influence of icephobic nanomaterial coatings on solar cell panels at high latitudes44
Novel two-stage adsorption heat pump with high efficiency and energy storage density, powered by non-concentrated sunlight44
Enhanced photovoltaic efficiency in TiO2-based CdS quantum dot-sensitized solar cells by the introduction of ZnO:Al3+ nanoparticles44
Conception, realization and testing of a solar cooker built with a spherical reflector in Burkina Faso44
Impact of a large-scale desert photovoltaic power plant on aeolian saltation and dust emission43
Building Integrated Solar Energy (BISE)43
Evaluating risk factors in solar energy investments: A strategic approach for Iran’s market43
Highly efficient quasi-cubic structured perovskite for harvesting energy from artificial indoor LED light source43
Experimental investigation of solar air lift pump seasonal performance and efficiency43
Assessment of the optimal curvature radius of linear Fresnel primary mirrors43
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]43
Phycoerythrobilin/phycourobilin as efficient sensitizers of dye-sensitized solar cell43
Influence of rooftop photovoltaic on campus thermal and humid environment and optimization of building configurations43
Efficacy of mass of energy storage material on the performance of a solar driven stepped series system during sugarcane juice concentration43
Design, construction, and qualification of a lightweight, modular heliostat made from high-performance concrete43
Toward lossless photovoltaic efficiency of Laser-shaped flexible Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells on stainless steel substrates43
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 tube43
Energy, exergy, and economic analyses of a modified hemispherical solar distiller augmented with convex absorber basin, wicks, and PCM42
RETRACTED: Performance optimization of lead-free MASnBr3 based perovskite solar cells by SCAPS-1D device simulation42
Unveiling thermal stress-induced trap-assisted tunneling in POLO junctions and its impact on TOPCon solar cells42
A hybrid global wolf pack algorithm-based incremental conductance method under partial shading conditions42
Enhanced solar dye degradation using Ni-doped ZnO and SnO thin films42
Efficiency improvement of floating photovoltaic panels with natural convection cooling loops: Multi-physics thermal modelling42
Optimization and performance assessment of Ag@SiO2 core–shell nanofluids for spectral splitting PV/T system: Theoretical and experiment analysis42
Explainable artificial intelligence for photovoltaic fault detection: A comparison of instruments42
Review of unmanned ground vehicles for PV plant inspection42
A two-stage MPPT control for PV system under complex partial shading conditions42
Performance evaluation of a solar-assisted ejector-enhanced vapor injection heat pump cycle42
From waste to value: Utilising waste foundry sand in thermal energy storage as a matrix material in composites42
Building energy performance of DSSC BIPV windows in accordance with the lighting control methods and climate zones42
A comparative experimental study on the hydrodynamic performance of two floating solar structures with a breakwater in waves42
Comparative analysis of heat loss performance of flat plate solar collectors at different altitudes42
Retrofitting parabolic trough CSP plants with PV and electric heaters for flexible dispatch and enhanced profitability42
Predictive optimization of educational buildings' environmental performance under future climate scenarios using Catboost and SHAP42
Recent developments and cost analysis of different configurations of the solar air heaters41
Metal-organic framework (MOF) dispersion based fluids for solar-thermal energy conversion41
Radiant thermal conversion with Ga In1-As Sb1-/InAs0.91Sb0.09 dual-junction thermophotovoltaic cells41
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Smart design of hybrid solar-gas turbine plants for decarbonization: A multi-criteria optimization case study in the MENA region41
Properties analysis of self-luminous cement-based materials with different colors and their visual comfort evaluation on pavement41
Analytic model for calculation of soil temperature and heat balance of bare soil surface in solar greenhouse41
Rapid characterization and failure analysis of 6276 rooftop-harvested photovoltaic connectors41
Computer aided design and evaluation of benzothiadiazole based non-fullerene acceptors for organic solar cells applications41
Macrocapsules with copper core and alumina shell with cavities for high temperature thermal storage41
A mixed-integer optimization for bifacial two-terminal perovskite-on-perovskite tandem solar cells41
Technology readiness level assessment of solar PV cleaning technologies41
Cracking propensity of UV-aged transparent backsheets for bifacial photovoltaic modules and their effects on barrier properties41
Optimized selection of component models for photovoltaic and energy storage system simulations41
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In Memoriam: Dr. Frank E. Vignola (1945–2023)40
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Thermoradiative induced absorber-emitter to enhance solar thermoelectric conversion39
Tailoring of the thieno [3,2-b] thiophene-based molecule towards promising hole transporting materials for perovskite solar cells39
Development and application of a thermal model for the improved stepped solar still with a built-in passive condenser39
Effects of concentrated solar–integrated packed-bed thermal energy storage operation on solid oxide electrolysis cell performance39
Analysis of fluorescent additives for enhancing solar reflectivity in TiO 39
Navigating the empirical digital twin space of solar cells: Semantic compression incorporating 39
Particle mechanics and mixture homogeneity in a demonstration reactor system for the indirect reduction of redox particles39
Defect detection network for photovoltaic panels with adaptive feature selection and dynamic channel fusion39
A probabilistic perspective on predictability of solar irradiance using bootstrapped correlograms and ensemble predictability error growth39
An experimental and numerical investigation of absorber positioning in a natural convection solar drying system39
Progress in particle-based solar energy capture and storage for concentrated solar power and thermal technology applications39
Near-Ground wind field characteristics of tracking photovoltaic systems based on field measurements39
Performance optimization of solar-wind integrated energy system with hybrid energy storage39
Synthesis of new water treatment photocatalytic coatings with controllable functional properties based on the SrO-Bi2O3-SiO2 system that use the energy of solar radiation39
Simple and flexible solar water evaporator using nanopore-loaded perforated silicon as spectrally selective absorber with consistently high indoor and outdoor performances39
Laboratory experimental analysis of crystalline silicon photovoltaic module degradation after operating over 6 years: A case study in Ghana39
Performance analysis and optimization of a spectral beam splitting photovoltaic thermal system38
Transparent-conductive and infrared-shielding WO3/Ag/WO3 multilayer heterostructures38
Optimised control and parameter matching of a solar-assisted air-source heat-pump drying system for cold-region applications38
Concentration ratio for a solar trough concentrator with circular mirror and flat receiver38
Comprehensive Numerical Simulation and Optimization of Lead-free Graded 2D-3D Perovskite Solar Cells38
Thermal–hydraulic performance enhancement of graded double–layered volumetric solar air receiver under parallel and counter flow schemes38
Integrating solar driven solutions for food processing and urban environment: : Economic and thermal evaluation of radiofrequency assisted pasteurization and reflective coating technologies for Coolin38
Unveiling lifecycle carbon emissions and its mitigation potentials of distributed photovoltaic power through two typical case systems38
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 perovski38
Examining the advances, obstacles, and achievements of tin-based perovskite solar cells: a review37
A survey on the parameter extraction problem of the photovoltaic single diode model from a current–voltage curve37
A method to determine the directional solar radiative properties of a multi-surfaces translucent solar still cover37
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