Solar Energy

Papers
(The TQCC of Solar Energy is 18. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
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Enhanced infiltration and morphology of bismuth perovskite in Carbon-stack solar cells – A synergistic effect of electric fields in modified spray technique139
Corrigendum to “Preparing Cu2ZnSn(SxSe1−x)4 thin-film solar cells with front band gap grading by plasma sulfurization” [Sol. Energy 227 (2021) 516–524]129
Experimental demonstration of high-temperature heat recovery in a solar reactor120
Multi-model adaptive predictive control of superheated steam temperature of DSG solar parabolic-trough collector based on heat-steam ratio and its reference trajectory119
Investigation of collector flow for 1:30 scale solar chimney power plant model118
Optimising the photovoltaic parameters in donor–acceptor–acceptor ternary polymer solar cells using Machine Learning framework114
Low-carbon and low-cost preparation of non-sintering bauxite-based solid thermal energy storage materials112
Impact of additive manufacturing materials on thermal performance of silicon reference cells110
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Shape optimization of the energy efficiency of building retrofitted facade107
Dolomite-based binders manufactured using concentrated solar energy in a fluidised bed reactor104
Notched nanoring wideband absorber for total solar energy harvesting103
A beam-down solar concentrator with a fixed focus — Design and performance analysis103
Performance analysis of a novel small-scale integrated solar-ORC system for power and heating101
Ultra-wideband solar absorber based on refractory metal titanium for high-performance photothermal conversion99
Optimization research on energy-saving and life-cycle decarbonization retrofitting of existing school buildings: A case study of a school in Nanjing99
Practical PV energy harvesting under real indoor lighting conditions98
Concentrating solar cookers in urban areas: Establishing usefulness through realistic intermediate temperature rating and grading96
Photovoltaic generation on vertical façades in urban context from open satellite-derived solar resource data95
Business models for enhanced solar photovoltaic (PV) adoption: Transforming customer interaction and engagement practices91
Efficiency improvement of vertical solar stills – A review90
Progress of experimental studies on compact integrated solar collector-storage retrofits adopting phase change materials89
Advanced Trombe wall façade design for improving energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions in solar limited buildings88
Solar irradiance separation with deep learning: An interpretable multi-task and physically constrained model based on individual–interactive features88
Green synthesis of In2S3-supported Ni-MOF: Bifunctional photocatalyst for sustainable H2O2 production and 2,4,6-trinitrophenol photoreduction87
Methodology for predicting the self-extinction of standardized arc faults in photovoltaic systems86
A new partitioned 1D LTNE continuum model for the simulation of 3D-shaped honeycomb absorbers86
Integration of a physics-based direct normal irradiance (DNI) model to enhance the National Solar Radiation Database (NSRDB)86
Deriving the orientation of existing solar energy systems from LiDAR data at scale84
Efficient image-based soiling quantification using histograms of a checkered pattern84
Cyclostationary analysis for fault detection in PV inverters84
Performance investigation of multilayer-layers solar cell based in ZnS-CZTSSe84
An efficient bilayer graphene-conducting polymer counter electrode for dye sensitized solar cells83
Multi-objective operation of solar-based microgrids incorporating artificial neural network and grey wolf optimizer in digital twin82
Silicon nanowires covered with on-site fabricated nanowire-shape graphene for Schottky junction solar cells82
Resource-efficient manufacturing enables PV supply chain diversity: An industry perspective and case study of CdTe PV manufacturing81
Corrigendum to “A review and recent advances in solar-to-hydrogen energy conversion based on photocatalytic water splitting over doped-TiO2 nanoparticles” [Sol. Energy 211 (2020) 522–546]80
Intelligent optical management for energy-efficient windows driven by mechano-thermochromism79
Novel extreme seeking control framework with ordered excitation and nonlinear function based PSO: Method and application79
Thermoradiative coupling graphene-based thermionic solar conversion79
A DMSO/MOE mixed solvent system for improving the morphology and efficiency of kesterite solar cell78
Machine learning framework for the analysis and prediction of energy loss for non-fullerene organic solar cells77
Effective intrinsic charge carrier correction for interface charge transfer modeling of perovskite solar cells in dark conditions77
Cooling with colour: Passive-Coloured Radiative Coolers for energy-efficient temperature regulation in adverse climatic conditions77
Solar-Driven additive Manufacturing: Design and development of a novel sustainable fabrication process76
The novel evaluation method for PV module temperature and string size risk in utility-scale solar projects76
Perovskite solar cell modules: Understanding the device degradation via damp heat testing76
Sustainable management of end of life crystalline silicon solar panels in Australia: Advancing circular economy practices75
Hourly and daily domestic hot water consumption in social housing dwellings: An analysis in apartment buildings in Southern Brazil74
Utilising high-fidelity 3D building model for analysing the rooftop solar photovoltaic potential in urban areas74
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 % efficiency72
Radiative coatings for solar cell cooling: Materials, and applications72
Ferroelectric barium titanate microspheres with superior light-scattering ability for the performance enhancements of flexible polymer dye sensitized solar cells and photodetectors72
Enhancing efficiency: A study on all-inorganic CsSnBr3 metal halide perovskites with micro-band offset using DFT and SCAPS-1D modeling71
On site renovation of degraded PV panels – Cost and environmental effective technology71
DCMF-AFNet: An anchor-free photovoltaic hot-spot fault detection network based on deformable context transformer and bi-branch multi-level feature fusion70
Recovery and analysis of polymeric layers from waste solar modules by chemical route69
A novel solar panel cleaning mechanism to improve performance and harvesting rainwater69
Inner-cascaded photovoltaic-thermionic-thermoradiative conversion for concentrated solar power69
Exploring the structural, phononic, electronic, magnetic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of Pb-free vanadium-based double perovskites using the first-principles approach for optoelectronic and68
Effects of a solar heating system on the microclimate of an agricultural greenhouse. Application on zucchini (Cucurbita pepo)68
Exergy and economic analysis of a photovoltaic panel cooling with air bubble induced water jacket67
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 brine67
Thermal storage performance of eutectic sugar alcohols applied to buildings and enhancement of crystallization67
Advancing perovskite solar cells: Unveiling the superior efficiency of copper-doped Strontium Titanate as a novel ETL66
Maximizing solar photovoltaic energy efficiency: MPPT techniques investigation based on shading effects66
Model for evaluating the competitive potential of solar PV system installers66
Neural-network-driven dynamic simulation of parabolic trough solar fields for improved CSP plant operation66
In-situ deposition preparation of n-octadecane@Silica@Polydopamine-doped polypyrrole microcapsules for photothermal conversion and thermal energy storage of full-spectrum solar radiation65
Automotive cabin soak temperature control strategies for improved safety, comfort and fuel efficiency: A review65
Performance improvement of photovoltaic/thermal collectors based on the optimized design of efficient innovative multiple-impinging slot jets65
Solar-enhanced freshwater generation in arid coastal environments: A double basin stepped solar still with vertical wick assistance study in northern Gujarat65
A detailed assessment of paraffin waxed thermal energy storage medium for solar dryers65
Novel sustainable urban management framework based on solar energy and digital twin64
A novel Three-Stage demand side management framework for stochastic energy scheduling of renewable microgrids64
A circular economy roadmap for solar photovoltaics64
Design and performance optimization of carbon-based all-inorganic CsPbIBr2 perovskite battery with C60 buffer layer64
Durable and robust broadband radiative cooling coatings for multi-temperature scenarios64
Photovoltaic cleaning optimization through the analysis of historical time series of environmental parameters63
Impact of utilizing hollow copper circular fins and glass wool insulation on the performance enhancement of pyramid solar still unit: An experimental approach63
Progress in ambient air-processed perovskite solar cells: Insights into processing techniques and stability assessment62
A thermo-economic study of tubular solar distillers with V-corrugated basin and reflective mirrors62
Progress of PV cell technology: Feasibility of building materials, cost, performance, and stability62
Designing of the indacenodithiophene core-based small molecules for optoelectronic applications: A DFT approach62
Advanced prediction of perovskite stability for solar energy using machine learning61
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Design and simulation of gradient-structured Cs2AgBiBr6 carbon-based double perovskite solar cell for boosting photovoltaic performance61
Analysis of mesh screens for outdoor i-v curve measurements of pv modules at several irradiance levels60
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Building Integrated Solar Energy (BISE)59
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Novel two-stage adsorption heat pump with high efficiency and energy storage density, powered by non-concentrated sunlight58
Solar PV integrated power market operational efficiency improvement through IPM-based SCOPF and TRTC in green power corridors58
A note of spectral fidelity analysis of natural light passing through optical fiber and air at different distances58
Comparing measurements and simulations using an adjustable high-alpine photovoltaic array58
Design, construction, and qualification of a lightweight, modular heliostat made from high-performance concrete58
Toward lossless photovoltaic efficiency of Laser-shaped flexible Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells on stainless steel substrates57
Review of unmanned ground vehicles for PV plant inspection57
Optimum precursor stacking sequence of Cu2ZnSnSe4 thin film solar cell in selenium atmosphere57
Artificial neural network-based fault detection and isolation in a parabolic-trough solar plant with defocusing strategy57
Detection of tracker misalignments and estimation of cross-axis slope in photovoltaic plants57
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 tube57
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 model57
A hybrid global wolf pack algorithm-based incremental conductance method under partial shading conditions57
Assessment of the optimal curvature radius of linear Fresnel primary mirrors57
Determination of optically feasible heliostat field region for solar power tower system employing innovative receiver aperture56
Solar thermal systems for sustainable buildings and climate change mitigation: Recycling, storage and avoided environmental impacts based on different electricity mixes56
Building energy performance of DSSC BIPV windows in accordance with the lighting control methods and climate zones56
Mobile sensor for clouds shadow detection and direct normal irradiance estimation56
A comparison of satellite cloud motion vectors techniques to forecast intra-day hourly solar global horizontal irradiation55
Experimental study on the performance of the photovoltaic thermal (PVT) connected in series with flat plate solar collector (ST)55
Efficiency optimization of All-Inorganic perovskite solar cell device using NiOx and ZnO as charge transport layers55
Antisolvent-fumigated grain growth of active layer for efficient perovskite solar cells55
The influence of icephobic nanomaterial coatings on solar cell panels at high latitudes55
Potential efficiency improvement of CuSb(S1-x,Sex)2 thin film solar cells by the Zn(O,S) buffer layer optimization55
Comparative analysis of heat loss performance of flat plate solar collectors at different altitudes55
Refined HERIC-style grid-connected PV inverter utilizing a bidirectional semi-active clamping concept54
Green zinc/galactomannan-based hydrogels push up the photovoltage of quasi solid aqueous dye sensitized solar cells54
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]54
Enhanced photovoltaic efficiency in TiO2-based CdS quantum dot-sensitized solar cells by the introduction of ZnO:Al3+ nanoparticles53
Coupled abrasion Erosion-Oxidation wear from particles in Concentrating solar thermal power facilities53
Predicting the performance of portrait-aligned vertical bifacial agrivoltaic arrays53
Impact of process temperature on the cost of concentrating solar thermal industrial process heat53
Heat recovery capacity and water desalination performance of passive solar vacuum tube distiller53
Modelling iodine diffusion in 2D-Perovskites as a function of the length of the organic spacer molecules53
Transfer matrix method-based efficiency enhancement of lead-free Cs3Sb2Br9 perovskite solar cell53
Spectral, visual, thermal, energy and circadian assessment of PDLC glazing in warm and humid climate53
Interfacial modification of perovskite solar cells via Cs2CO3: Computational and experimental approach52
Cost-saving and performance-enhancement of CuInGaSe solar cells by adding CuZnSnSe as a second absorber52
Suppression of potential-induced degradation in monofacial PERC solar cells with gradient-designed capping layer52
Atomic-layer-deposited TiO2 and SnO2 coupled with CdS as double buffer layers for HTL-free Sb2S3 thin-film solar cells51
Intraseasonal and synoptic modulation of diurnal surface solar radiation over Reunion island in the South-West Indian Ocean51
Evaluation of the emitter structure and temperature effect on a thermophotovoltaic system with an optimal cavity51
Conception, realization and testing of a solar cooker built with a spherical reflector in Burkina Faso50
Photoelectrochemical solar cell study of electrochemically synthesized Cd1-xZnxTe thin films50
srlife: a software tool for estimating the life of high temperature concentrating solar receivers. Part I – metallic receivers50
Assessment of full life cycle environmental impact and energy utilization in an interseasonal solar absorption energy storage system49
Contributions to the size reduction of a battery used for PV power ramp rate control49
Enhancing the efficiency and stability of Organic/Silicon solar cells using graphene electrode and Double-layer Anti-reflection coating49
On the parameters domain of the single-diode model49
Development of a PV emulator using SMPS converter and a model selection mechanism for characteristic generation49
Efficient and stable perovskite solar cells via organic surfactant interfacial passivation49
Evaluating risk factors in solar energy investments: A strategic approach for Iran’s market49
Improving the solar ethanol distillation system by combining the heat pipe and parabolic trough collector49
Investigating methods to improve photovoltaic thermal models at second-to-minute timescales49
A predictive power ramp rate control scheme with an updating Gaussian prediction confidence estimator for PV systems49
Optimization and performance assessment of Ag@SiO2 core–shell nanofluids for spectral splitting PV/T system: Theoretical and experiment analysis49
Highly efficient quasi-cubic structured perovskite for harvesting energy from artificial indoor LED light source48
Efficacy of mass of energy storage material on the performance of a solar driven stepped series system during sugarcane juice concentration48
Self-consumption possibilities by rooftop PV and building retrofit requirements for a regional building stock: The case of Catalonia48
Explainable artificial intelligence for photovoltaic fault detection: A comparison of instruments48
Improvement in the opto-thermal performance of Indian standard solar box cooker by novel internal retrofit radiative control47
Experimental and numerical thermal performance in solar receiver heat exchanger with trapezoidal louvered winglet and wavy groove47
Performance analysis and optimal charging time investigation of solar air heater with packed bed sensible heat storage device47
Investigate the impact of environmental and operating conditions of infrared (IR) imaging on infrared thermography of PV modules to identify defects47
Synergistic influence of plasmonic Ag nanoparticles/La0.6Sr0.4CoO3/TiO2 heterostructured photoanodes boosted solar energy harvesting by dye-sensitized photovoltaics47
Advancing the Net Zero emission building concept: Integrating photovoltaics and electrical storage for NZEB environmental performance in different energy and climate contexts47
Heat transfer enhancement of a PCM-porous metal based heat pipe evacuated tube solar collector: An experimental study47
Solidification of a nano-enhanced phase change material (NePCM) in a double elliptical latent heat storage unit with wavy inner tubes47
Wearable sensing techniques to understand pedestrian-level outdoor microclimate affecting heat related risk in urban parks47
From waste to value: Utilising waste foundry sand in thermal energy storage as a matrix material in composites47
Efficient solar thermal storage of foamy bamboo charcoal-based composite phase change materials47
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
Performance of a solar hybrid desalination plant integrated with photovoltaic-thermal collectors for remote regions: Experimental and modeling investigation46
Performance studies on mixed-mode forced convection solar cabinet dryer under different air mass flow rates for drying of cluster fig46
Improving the working fluid based on a NaNO3-KNO3-NaCl-KCl molten salt mixture for concentrating solar power energy storage46
Solar driven atmospheric water harvesting system with integration of desiccant wheel and desiccant bed: An experimental investigation46
A fully analytical model of a box solar cooker with sensible thermal storage46
Cool roofs boost the energy production of photovoltaics: Investigating the impact of roof albedo on the energy performance of monofacial and bifacial photovoltaic modules46
Toward a greener future: Solar solutions for industrial carbon capture46
Efficiency improvement of floating photovoltaic panels with natural convection cooling loops: Multi-physics thermal modelling46
Performance evaluation of a solar-assisted ejector-enhanced vapor injection heat pump cycle46
Phycoerythrobilin/phycourobilin as efficient sensitizers of dye-sensitized solar cell46
Theoretical modelling of metal-based and metal-free dye sensitizers for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells: A review46
Performance optimization of lead-free MASnBr3 based perovskite solar cells by SCAPS-1D device simulation46
Quantifying the rear and front long-term spectral impact on bifacial photovoltaic modules45
Multi-objective evolutionary optimization of photovoltaic glass for thermal, daylight, and energy consideration45
Numerical simulation of solar parabolic trough collector with viscous dissipation in slits of arc-plug insertion45
Broadband and wide-angle solar absorber for the visible and near-infrared frequencies45
Floating solar stills and floating solar-driven membranes: Recent advances and overview of designs, performance and modern combinations44
TiO2/MoS2-rGO composite Photoanodes: A Path to improved electron transport and photovoltaic efficiency in Dye-Sensitized solar cells44
Solar photovoltaic model parameter identification using robust niching chimp optimization44
A comparative experimental study on the hydrodynamic performance of two floating solar structures with a breakwater in waves44
Energy, exergy, and economic analyses of a modified hemispherical solar distiller augmented with convex absorber basin, wicks, and PCM44
Computational fluid dynamics study of the rear geometry influence on aerodynamic load coefficients of heliostats in stow position44
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
Spray-assembly of thermoplasmonic nanoparticles: A speed-up fabrication strategy for energy-saving smart windows44
pvlib iotools—Open-source Python functions for seamless access to solar irradiance data44
A bibliometric and scientific mapping of the research landscape and trending topics in building integrated photovoltaic systems43
Design and optimization of an integrated novel desalination system based on the temperature difference between the sea and mountain43
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Thermo-hydraulic analyses of the absorber tube with molten salt-based nanofluid and porous medium inserts43
Cracking propensity of UV-aged transparent backsheets for bifacial photovoltaic modules and their effects on barrier properties43
Performance analysis of aqueous Al-ion electrolyte based dye sensitized solar cell43
In Memoriam: Dr. Frank E. Vignola (1945–2023)43
Research on hot spot risk of high wattage solar modules43
Laboratory experimental analysis of crystalline silicon photovoltaic module degradation after operating over 6 years: A case study in Ghana43
Comparative analysis of different reconfiguration schemes for power enhancement under various shading scenarios43
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Forecast-based charging strategy to prolong the lifetime of lithium-ion batteries in standalone PV battery systems in Sub-Saharan Africa43
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A probabilistic perspective on predictability of solar irradiance using bootstrapped correlograms and ensemble predictability error growth42
Concentration ratio for a solar trough concentrator with circular mirror and flat receiver42
Measuring the spectral emissivity of single particle at high temperature42
Radiant thermal conversion with Ga In1-As Sb1-/InAs0.91Sb0.09 dual-junction thermophotovoltaic cells42
Retraction notice to “Transfer printing of fully formed microscale InGaP/GaAs/InGaNAsSb cell on Ge cell in mechanically-stacked quadruple-junction architecture” [Sol. Energy 195 (2019) 6–13]42
A fast, efficient, inexpensive and green way to outdoor photopolymerization42
Recent developments and cost analysis of different configurations of the solar air heaters41
Influence of design data availability on the accuracy of physical photovoltaic power forecasts41
Numerical investigation on thermal performance of a solar greenhouse with synergetic energy release of short- and long-term PCM storage41
An experimental and numerical investigation of absorber positioning in a natural convection solar drying system41
Optimized selection of component models for photovoltaic and energy storage system simulations41
Sustainable electricity generation from photo-bioelectrochemical cell based on carbon nanotubes and chlorophyll anode41
Exploring KGeCl3 material for perovskite solar cell absorber layer through different machine learning models41
Highly effective Pt-free counter electrode constructed by break bone-like CoTe@graphite carbon thin films dye-synthesized solar cell41
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
Organic phthalocyanine derivatives for NIR reflective coatings41
Metal-organic framework (MOF) dispersion based fluids for solar-thermal energy conversion41
Development and application of a thermal model for the improved stepped solar still with a built-in passive condenser41
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Rapid switching of a Pt-free photovoltachromic device based on WO3 using PProDOT-Me2 catalyst41
The effects of interfacial dipole caused by annealing-free Al-doped NiOx in efficient perovskite solar cells40
Transparent-conductive and infrared-shielding WO3/Ag/WO3 multilayer heterostructures40
Progress in particle-based solar energy capture and storage for concentrated solar power and thermal technology applications40
Thermal performance of hydrophobic α-Al2O3 ceramic membrane for solar-thermal membrane coupling water desalination process40
Properties analysis of self-luminous cement-based materials with different colors and their visual comfort evaluation on pavement40
Thermoradiative induced absorber-emitter to enhance solar thermoelectric conversion40
Elucidating uncertainty in bifacial photovoltaic gain estimation40
A mixed-integer optimization for bifacial two-terminal perovskite-on-perovskite tandem solar cells40
Analytical modeling and numerical investigation of grain size effects on polycrystalline perovskite based Thin-Film solar Cells: Performance insights and implications40
Redox mediation through integrating chain extenders in active ionomer polyurethane hard segments in CdS quantum dot sensitized solar cell40
Performance analysis of an ejector-boosted solar-assisted flash tank vapor injection cycle for ASHP applications39
Performance evaluation and optimization of CH3NH3PbBr3 based planar perovskite solar cells using various hole-transport layers39
On vision transformer for ultra-short-term forecasting of photovoltaic generation using sky images39
Particle mechanics and mixture homogeneity in a demonstration reactor system for the indirect reduction of redox particles39
Interface diffusion blocking layer for the performance improvement of substrate structured Sb2Se3 solar cells39
Multiwalled carbon nanotubes confined Mo2C nanoparticles as counter electrodes for boosting triiodide reduction reaction in dye-sensitized solar cells39
Electrodeposition of lead dioxide induces the fabrication of perovskite FAPbI3 film and electron-transport-layer-free solar cells39
A survey on the parameter extraction problem of the photovoltaic single diode model from a current–voltage curve39
Effect of thermal cycling on the corrosion behaviour of stainless steels and Ni-based alloys in molten salts under air and argon39
Co-solvent strategy for highly efficient perovskite solar cells by spray coating38
Optical simulation and design of high-absorption thin-film perovskite halide solar cells based on embedded quadrilateral cluster nanoparticles38
Examining the advances, obstacles, and achievements of tin-based perovskite solar cells: a review38
Computer aided design and evaluation of benzothiadiazole based non-fullerene acceptors for organic solar cells applications38
Analytic model for calculation of soil temperature and heat balance of bare soil surface in solar greenhouse38
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