Solar Energy

Papers
(The TQCC of Solar Energy is 16. 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
ArticleCitations
Effects of dust and rainfall on the relative reflectivity of linear Fresnel reflectors191
Towards solar iron metallurgy: Complete hydrogen reduction of iron ore pellets under a concentrated light flux134
Enhancing efficiency: A study on all-inorganic CsSnBr3 metal halide perovskites with micro-band offset using DFT and SCAPS-1D modeling123
Cesium Moderation and Structural Transformation on α-CsPbI2Br Perovskite Durability via Cation Retarding Migration: A Combined Simulation and Experimental Study114
Synthesis of mixed bismuth halide perovskites M3Bi2I6Br3 (M = Cs, K) encapsulated in floating substrates with high efficiencies for visible-light-driven CO2 and H2O conversion113
Solar cells and prototype modules of variable bandgap antimony sulfide selenide thin films made by chemical deposition109
Neural-network-driven dynamic simulation of parabolic trough solar fields for improved CSP plant operation108
Evaluation of WRF Chem operational forecast over UAE for concentrated solar energy applications and sensitivity to explicit dynamics of aerosols108
Thermo-responsive hydrogel-based building envelopes for building energy-saving103
Multi-tower heliostat field optimization by means of adiabatic quantum computer101
Towards solar metallurgy: Iron ore reduction by ammonia under concentrated light flux101
A distributed economic model predictive control-based FPPT scheme for large-scale solar farm100
Optimization research on energy-saving and life-cycle decarbonization retrofitting of existing school buildings: A case study of a school in Nanjing100
Hierarchical NiSe microspheres as high-efficiency counter electrode catalysts for triiodide reduction reaction98
Spray-coated SiO2/PECVD SiNx98
Advancing perovskite solar cells: Unveiling the superior efficiency of copper-doped Strontium Titanate as a novel ETL94
Lifetime prediction of polymeric materials in PV module under continuously varying environments based on damage summation approach94
Tetraarylthienothiophene: An efficient charge recombination-suppressed center for wide-gap dyes in dye-sensitized solar cells93
Ice load characteristics analysis and anti-icing design of a novel floating photovoltaic structure92
Adapting quantile mapping to bias correct solar radiation data90
Understanding temporal evolution of microstructures on metal-assisted chemically etched Ge surface and its applications90
Handling forecast uncertainty and variability in solar generation to mitigate schedule deviation penalties90
Electrical properties and J-V modeling of perovskite (CH3NH3PbI3) solar cells after external thermal exposure88
Rational design of fused-ring based non-fullerene acceptors for high performance organic solar cells87
Anomalous photovoltaic behavior under illumination of γ - In2Se3 nanostructures used as hole transport layer in organic solar cell87
Analysis and future perspectives for the application of Dynamic Real-Time Optimization to solar thermal plants: A review85
Enhanced infiltration and morphology of bismuth perovskite in Carbon-stack solar cells – A synergistic effect of electric fields in modified spray technique85
An insight into device performance and hysteresis in dye-sensitized solar cell using 5-aminovaleric acid and 5-aminovaleric acid hydrochloride as electrolyte additives84
Common misinterpretations of thermal signatures on polycrystalline PV modules under different operational conditions82
Editorial Board82
Dual-meniscus-assisted roller-coating for scalable and patterned perovskite solar cells81
Numerical modelling: Design and investigation of uniformly and non-uniformly doped absorber layer based PN homojunction perovskite solar cell variants80
Photovoltaic green application of waste toner carbon on fully printable mesoscopic perovskite solar cells79
Anchoring CsPbI3 crystalline for stable and efficient perovskite solar cells with perfluorocarbon-assisted shield78
Theoretical research and simulation of GaAs nanowire arrays in reflection-type photon-enhanced thermionic emission solar converters78
Evaluation of optical performance due to coating A<78
Editorial Board76
Performance of PV systems in Slovenia with the help of typical daily profiles and automatic detection of orientation and inclination angles76
Conductivity of SbxSey films grown by CMBD from Sb and Se precursors for use in solar cells76
Solution-processed vanadium oxides as a hole-transport layer for Sb2Se3 thin-film solar cells76
Fabrication of PbSe colloidal quantum dot solar cells using low-temperature Li-doped ZnO electron transport layer75
Editorial Board75
A hypothesis on optoelectronic behavior of CH3NH3SnIxBr3−x perovskite: Density functional theory approach75
Numerical device modeling for direct Z-scheme junctions using a solar cell simulator75
Theoretical and experimental study on overall stability for the thin-walled double cantilever photovoltaic stent under uniform pressure74
Enhancing the spectral tunability of localized surface plasmon resonance and small polaron transfer in Li-doped Cs WO3 nanocrystals for energy-efficient windows74
Analysis of a variable auxiliary volume predictive-controller for an auxiliary-energy producer with a stratified solar thermal combistorage74
A detailed investigation on the phase transformation mechanism during electroplating of Cu (In, Ga) Se2 films on FTO-glass substrates73
Editorial Board73
Performance sensitivity of hot and cold thermal storage with onsite photovoltaics and heat pumps73
Fundamentals of solar cell physics revisited: Common pitfalls when reporting calculated and measured photocurrent density, open-circuit voltage, and efficiency of solar cells73
Comparative analysis of outdoor energy harvest of organic and silicon solar modules for applications in BIPV systems73
A facile Ion-Exchange assisted chemical bath deposition of CuSbS2 for thin film solar cells71
Editorial Board71
Qualitative, energy and economic analysis of forced convective solar drying of tomatoes slices70
Application design and two-phase flow simulation of a circulating solar heat collection tube in the desalination system of western China70
Editorial Board69
Temperature-dependent diffuse reflectance measurements of ceramic powders in the near- and mid-infrared spectra68
Quantifying the accuracy of optical transmission loss techniques and identifying the best wavelengths for estimating soiling in a field study68
Editorial Board67
Enhanced performance of CsPbI2Br perovskite solar cell through improving the solubility of the components in precursor67
Effect of solar drying on I: Some physico-chemical properties of fruits of two date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) varieties66
Enhanced photovoltaic performance of donor-acceptor type polymer donors by employing asymmetric π bridges66
Editorial Board66
Unveiling the potential of bifacial photovoltaics in harvesting indoor light energy: A comprehensive review66
Analytic ray tracer on GPU for central receiver systems66
A comparative study on the optical performance of retro-reflective coatings before and after the aging process65
A spectrally splitting concentrating PV/T system using combined absorption optical filter and linear Fresnel reflector concentrator65
Inner-cascaded photovoltaic-thermionic-thermoradiative conversion for concentrated solar power65
Energy analysis of a combined solar wood drying system65
Effect of thickness and temperature on the thermal emittance of solar absorber coatings at room and high temperatures65
A country-scale green energy-water-hydrogen nexus: Jordan as a case study65
Exergy and economic analysis of a photovoltaic panel cooling with air bubble induced water jacket65
Conceptual design of an innovative flexible and controllable Solar ORC cogeneration system for operating in remote areas65
On the value of expert knowledge in estimation and forecasting of solar photovoltaic power generation64
Development of sensible heat storage based solar hybrid dryer with evacuated tube collector and biomass gasifier for shrimp drying64
Bilayer CZTS/Si absorber for obtaining highly efficient CZTS solar cell64
Optimizing the performance of Ge-based perovskite solar cells by doping CsGeI3 instead of charge transport layer64
Hybrid intrahour DNI forecast model based on DNI measurements and sky-imaging data64
Solar energy desalination distillate yield and cost evolution, and statistical relationship between meteorological variables and distillate yield63
Enhanced efficiency of low-temperature fabricated dye-sensitized solar cells by incorporating upconversion nanoparticles63
A thermo-economic study of tubular solar distillers with V-corrugated basin and reflective mirrors63
TOPcon route with quantum wells in GaInP/Si dual junction cell for efficiency enhancement63
Performance enhancement of modified solar distillers using synthetic nanocomposites, reflectors, cover cooling, and ultrasonic foggers: Experimental approach62
Mechanical characteristics of a new type of cable-supported photovoltaic module system62
Experimental investigations on a sustainable cogeneration system for power and desalination with 4-E analysis62
Performance analysis of a passive tubular skylight using rectilinear parabolic-profile integrated with plane reflectors and wedge prism62
End-to-end sensitivity analysis of a hybrid heliostat calibration process involving artificial neural networks61
Surface albedo spatial variability in North America: Gridded data vs. local measurements61
Simulating a solar parabolic trough collector plant used for industrial process heat using an optimized operating scheme that utilizes flexible heat integration61
Design of novel cubic nanoparticle for boosting performance of carbon-based perovskite solar cells60
Fabrication of stable large-area semi-transparent perovskite solar module for building-integrated photovoltaics60
Sensitivity analysis of solar irradiance estimates over a tropical region by cloud index models60
Convection heat loss analysis of a wind-skirted open-cavity tubular receiver for a solar-dish Brayton cycle60
Online keeping control of a grid-tied PV inverter under abnormal grid voltage and frequency based on a boundedness indicator59
Preparation and performance improvement of poly-pyrrole modified yeast phase change microcapsules for photothermal energy conversion and storage59
Performance analysis and multi-objective optimization of CO2 transcritical Rankine cycle systems driven by solar energy59
Seasonal photovoltaic soiling: Analysis of size and composition of deposited particulate matter59
Performance and configuration optimization for a Grid-Connected PV power supply system with Demand-Supply matching in a data center’s centralized Water-Cooling system58
A novel method for dust mitigation from PV cell surfaces58
Versatile third components in organic ternary solar cells58
A homogeniser inspired by the crustacean’s eye with uniform irradiance distribution and high optical efficiency characteristics for concentrated photovoltaics system58
Performance Enhancement of Inclined Core-Shell Nanowire Solar Cells Using Multivariable Optimization57
A novel solution for addressing the problem of soiling and improving performance of PV solar systems57
Integration of a physics-based direct normal irradiance (DNI) model to enhance the National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB)57
On site renovation of degraded PV panels – Cost and environmental effective technology57
Hot-substrate assisted deposition for Cs-rich α-Cs1-xFAxPbI2Br (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.4) films56
Origin of open-circuit voltage reduction in high-mobility perovskite solar cells56
Methodology for predicting the self-extinction of standardized arc faults in photovoltaic systems56
Experimental and numerical assessment of PV-TvsPV by using waste aluminum as an industrial symbiosis product56
Analysis of fluid flow and heat transfer in the novel liquid volumetric plated cavity receiver56
In-situ XRD study on the selenisation parameters driving Ga/In interdiffusion in Cu(In,Ga)Se2 in a versatile, industrially-relevant selenisation furnace56
Notched nanoring wideband absorber for total solar energy harvesting56
Crosslinker additive integration: A strategy to boost performance and stability in FASnI3 perovskite solar cells55
Computational exploration of pressure-dependent structural and optoelectronic features of novel Jahn-Teller-distorted halide double perovskites55
Green synthesis of In2S3-supported Ni-MOF: Bifunctional photocatalyst for sustainable H2O2 production and 2,4,6-trinitrophenol photoreduction55
Sequential stochastic and bootstrap methods to generate synthetic solar irradiance time series of high temporal resolution based on historical observations54
Mechanical and thermal performance assessment of paraffin/expanded vermiculite-diatomite composite phase change materials integrated mortar: Experimental and numerical approach54
Automatic cleaning suggestion adapting to real-time soiling status of solar farms54
A novel passivating electron contact for high-performance silicon solar cells by ALD Al-doped TiO254
Eco-friendly MASnI3/CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3<54
Tetradecyl octadecanoate phase change microcapsules incorporated with hydroxylated boron nitrides for reliable and durable heat energy storage54
Novel optimized models to enhance performance forecasting of grid-connected PERC PV string operating under semi-arid climate conditions54
Phase-change material-based solar dryer: An experimental investigation for drying mango pulp53
Exploring the impact of carbon finance policy on photovoltaic market development – An experience from China52
The optimization of vertical bifacial photovoltaic farms for efficient agrivoltaic systems52
Design and performance optimization of carbon-based all-inorganic CsPbIBr2 perovskite battery with C60 buffer layer52
Experimental results for a MW-scale fluidized particle-in-tube solar receiver in its first test campaign51
Diatomite-based magnesium sulfate composites for thermochemical energy storage: Preparation and performance investigation51
A novel variable refrigerant flow system with solar regeneration-based desiccant-assisted ventilation51
Dust mitigation strategies concerning solar energy applications: A comprehensive review51
Performance analysis on single slope solar still with absorber coated using iron oxide nanoparticles at different water thickness51
Enhancing Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric Generator (PV-TEG) system performance via mathematical modeling and advanced thermal interface material: An emphasis on Pyrolytic graphite Sheet (PGS)51
Performance improvement of photovoltaic/thermal collectors based on the optimized design of efficient innovative multiple-impinging slot jets50
Investigating the annual performance of air-based collectors and novel bi-fluid based PV-thermal system50
Exergetic, enviroeconomic and exergoeconomic (3E) assessment of a stationary parabolic trough solar collector with thermal storage50
Enhancing the performance of a greenhouse dryer with natural dolomite powder-embedded latent heat thermal energy storage unit and air-to-air heat recovery system50
Performance analysis of a novel small-scale integrated solar-ORC system for power and heating50
Resource-efficient manufacturing enables PV supply chain diversity: An industry perspective and case study of CdTe PV manufacturing50
Simulation and experimental performance analysis of partially floating PV system in windy conditions49
Solar-enhanced freshwater generation in arid coastal environments: A double basin stepped solar still with vertical wick assistance study in northern Gujarat49
Effect of back opening ratio and layout design on the performance of laser ablated point contact cell49
Combined ultra-short-term prediction method of PV power considering ground-based cloud images and chaotic characteristics49
Perovskite photovoltaics for aerospace applications − life cycle assessment and cost analysis49
Numerical assessment of a solar pond under transient state with realistic energy extraction from all possible zones49
Energy and comfort evaluation of a novel hybrid control algorithm for smart electrochromic windows: A simulation study49
Editorial Board49
Numerical simulation of atmospheric transmittance between heliostats and heat receiver in Tower-Type solar thermal power station48
Mg-doped SnO2 properties modulation applied to all-sputtered CdTe solar cells48
Efficient fully roll-to-roll coated encapsulated organic solar module for indoor applications48
Optimizing greenhouse design: Effect of argon double glazing on climatic factors distribution and energy savings48
Ultrasonic spray pyrolysis-induced growth of highly transparent and conductive F, Cl, Al, and Ga co-doped ZnO films48
Advancements in solar drying technologies: Design variations, hybrid systems, storage materials and numerical analysis: A review48
Editorial Board48
Low-carbon and low-cost preparation of non-sintering bauxite-based solid thermal energy storage materials48
Mathematical model to evaluate the performance prediction and influencing factors of solar chimney dust haze removal street light48
Estimating the value of ECMWF EPS for photovoltaic power forecasting47
Building energy analysis using EC and PDLC based smart switchable window in Oman47
Impact of various environmental parameters and production enhancement techniques on direct solar still: A review47
Analytic function for heliostat flux mapping with astigmatism and defocus47
Innovative design of a dome-shaped solar distiller enhanced with a multi-tray conical absorber basin and fountain feeding supply: Experimental study with energy, exergy, and enviro-economic analyses47
Effect of ultra-thin CdSexTe1−x interface layer on parameters of CdTe solar cells47
Simulation of organic solar cells’s power conversion efficiency47
A novel thermoelectrical model for dye-sensitized solar cells for consideration of the effects of solar irradiation, wavelength, and surface temperature47
Effect of reduced fluorinated graphene oxide as ternary component on synergistically boosting the performance of polymer bulk heterojunction solar cells46
Natural fibers for enhanced efficiency and sustainability in solar desalination: A review46
Probabilistic post-processing of gridded atmospheric variables and its application to site adaptation of shortwave solar radiation46
Effects of LPCVD-deposited thin intrinsic silicon films on the performance of boron-doped polycrystalline silicon passivating contacts46
A new partitioned 1D LTNE continuum model for the simulation of 3D-shaped honeycomb absorbers46
A coupled structural-optical analysis of a novel umbrella heliostat46
Experimental determination of effective concentration ratio for two different designs of concentrating solar cookers46
Self-powered wireless sensor system utilizing a thermoelectric generator for photovoltaic module monitoring application45
Efficient and stable MAPbI3 perovskite solar cells achieved via chlorobenzene/perylene mixed anti-solvent45
Multiscale analysis on opto-electrical conversion of thermophotovoltaic cell with doping- and temperature-dependent properties45
Corrigendum to “Image Contrast for Soiling Quantification with Multiple Dust Types” [Solar Energy 283 (2024) 112991]45
Adjusting optical and fluorescent properties of quantum dots: Moving towards best optical heat-rejecting materials45
A Modified Hexagonal Pyramidal InP nanowire Solar Cell structure for Efficiency Improvement: Geometrical Optimisation and Device Analysis45
Optimizing solar photovoltaic plant siting in Liangshan Prefecture, China: A policy-integrated, multi-criteria spatial planning framework45
Evaluation of the smart daylighting control performance of the concentrating photovoltaic/daylighting system as the skylight in the building45
PV-soiling field-assessment of Mars™ optical sensor operating in the harsh desert environment of the state of Qatar45
Configuration optimization of solar-driven low temperature district heating and cooling system integrated with distributed water-lithium bromide absorption heat pumps44
Double-diode model carrier lifetime-based internal recombination parameter analysis and efficiency prediction of crystalline Si solar cells44
A passive continuous flow pasteurisation process designed for solar application. Part I: Indoor experiments for thermal characterization and bacteria inactivation44
Heliostat fields with a balanced mirror density44
Cooling performance of porous polymer radiative coating under different environmental conditions throughout all-year44
Durable and robust broadband radiative cooling coatings for multi-temperature scenarios44
An exact and explicit PV panel curve computation assisted by two 2-port networks43
Design and simulation of BeSiP2-based high-performance solar cell and photosensor43
Differential power processing architecture to increase energy harvesting of photovoltaic systems under permanent mismatch43
Alloyed (Cu2SnS3)x(ZnS)1−x quantum dots as a hole-transporting layer for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells43
Measurement and analysis of annual solar spectra at different installation angles in central Europe43
Stationary dielectric daylighting louver based on concept of Köhler integrator43
Heterostructural perovskite solar cell constructed with Li-doped p-MAPbI3/n-TiO2 PN junction43
Economic analysis of annual load loss due to voltage sags in industrial distribution networks with distributed PVs42
Photovoltaic generation on vertical façades in urban context from open satellite-derived solar resource data42
Study of the optimal orientation of vertical surfaces in different thermal floors in Colombia for solar energy harvesting42
Multi-objective operation of solar-based microgrids incorporating artificial neural network and grey wolf optimizer in digital twin42
Ultra-wideband solar absorber via vertically structured GDPT metamaterials42
Development of a novel solar dryer with an incorporated heat exchanger42
Effect of surface treatments on absorptance and morphology of molybdenum and silica absorbing thin films42
Dye-sensitized solar cells on stainless steel41
Exploring the influence of switching frequency on the stability in a weak grid: A comprehensive analysis of grid-connected photovoltaic systems41
Exploring the fluorination effect mechanism on charge transport in organic solar cells41
High-performance ultrathin Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cell optimized by silvaco tools41
Recovery and analysis of polymeric layers from waste solar modules by chemical route41
Degradation Behavior of Methylammonium Lead Iodide (CH3NH3PbI3) Perovskite Film in Ambient Atmosphere and Device41
Assessment on the variation of temperature coefficients of photovoltaic modules with solar irradiance41
Investigation of collector flow for 1:30 scale solar chimney power plant model41
Probabilistic risk and severity analysis of power systems with high penetration of photovoltaics41
Interface modification by formamidine acetate for efficient perovskite solar cells40
Construction of a magnetic BiOBr-rGO-ZnFe2O4 heterojunction photocatalyst for refinery wastewater treatment under simulated solar light40
Thermal performance testing of triple-glazing water flow window in cooing operation40
Ex-situ phosphorus-doped polycrystalline silicon passivating contacts for high-efficiency solar cells by physical vapour deposition40
Impacts of 2019–20 Australian bushfires on solar photovoltaic generation using high-resolution simulations40
Theoretical impacts of single band gap grading of perovskite and valence band offset of perovskite/hole transport layer interface on its solar cell performances40
Current status and challenges in silver recovery from End-of-Life crystalline silicon solar photovoltaic panels40
Organic inorganic hybrid solar cell with photoactive hole transporting CuSbS2 nanoflakes40
Bondability of ultrasonic Aluminum bonds on the molybdenum (de)selenide and molybdenum of back contact layer of copper indium gallium (de)selenide CIGS thin film photovoltaic solar panel39
Unleashing the potential of Cu1+/2+ blended quasi-solid-state electrolytes for long-term stability of dye-sensitized solar cells39
Investigation on the diffusion mechanism of Ga element and regulation of the V-shaped bandgap in CIGS thin films based on magnetron sputtering with a quaternary target39
Hourly and daily domestic hot water consumption in social housing dwellings: An analysis in apartment buildings in Southern Brazil39
Impedance spectroscopy of amorphous/crystalline silicon heterojunction solar cells under dark and illumination39
Research on a rotation intensified floating solar-driven interface evaporator for efficient heat-driven air-conditioning system39
Experimental demonstration of high-temperature heat recovery in a solar reactor39
A circular economy roadmap for solar photovoltaics39
Suppress of dislocations induced by feedstocks weight in cast-mono crystalline silicon38
Improvement in solar cells efficiency with luminescent downshifting nanocomposite lamination: A green alternative for ethylene–vinyl acetate38
Optimization of water management plans for CSP plants through simulation of water consumption and cost of treatment based on operational data38
Solar array power prediction of long endurance stratospheric aerostat using a hybrid model based on Blur Informer38
Solar absorbent, dense, and self-healing ZrB238
Influence of the spectral composition of solar radiation on the heating and evaporation processes of graphene nanofluids38
Shape optimization of the energy efficiency of building retrofitted facade38
Photovoltaic DC series arc fault detection method based on two-stage feature comprehensive decision38
Thermal storage performance of eutectic sugar alcohols applied to buildings and enhancement of crystallization38
Enhancing stability and efficiency in SnO2 based HTL-free, printable carbon-based perovskite solar cells for outdoor/indoor photovoltaics38
Deep learning based inverse design of metasurface absorber for maximizing solar spectral absorption38
Elucidating the improved properties of defect engineered lanthanum-doped nickel oxide as hole-transport layer in triple-cation perovskite solar cells38
Wide-area sky view factor analysis and Fourier-based decomposition model for optimizing irradiance sensors allocation in European solar photovoltaic farms: A software tool38
Numerical and experimental studies of a novel integrated photothermal system to utilize solar full-spectrum energy37
Designing and optimizing the lead-free double perovskite Cs2AgBiI6/Cs2AgBiBr6 bilayer perovskite solar cell37
Elucidating the photovoltaic performance of iodide-capped lead sulfide colloidal quantum dots as an active layer for next-generation solar cells37
Replacing naphthalene with anthracene π-bridge improves efficiency of D-π-A triphenylamine dyes-based dye-sensitized solar cells37
Floating photovoltaic technical potential: A novel geospatial approach on federally controlled reservoirs in the United States37
Measured global thermal performance of a directly irradiated suspension-flow solar particle receiver with an open aperture37
Aggressive corrosion of C-276 nickel superalloy in chloride/sulphate eutectic salt37
Advanced prediction of perovskite stability for solar energy using machine learning37
Elucidating the underlying physics in a two-terminal all-perovskite tandem solar cell: A guideline towards 30% power conversion efficiency37
Green auto-combustion synthesis and characterization of TmVO4 nanostructures in the presence carbohydrate sugars and their application as Visible-light photocatalyst36
Intelligent optical management for energy-efficient windows driven by mechano-thermochromism36
Efficient image-based soiling quantification using histograms of a checkered pattern36
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