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New Strategies and Simulation Tools to Optically Design a Field of Heliostats

International Journal of Photoenergy, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013
A heliostats field is an array of mirrors concentrating the solar power on a receiver, typically placed on a tower. Our research experience in the optical design of heliostats fields for Concentrating Solar Power plants suggested using apposite simulation procedures, which were especially developed to simplify the reproduction of heliostats fields and ...
Paola Sansoni, Franco Francini, Daniela Fontani, Elisa Sani, Luca Mercatelli, David Jafrancesco, Kalvala Srinivas Reddy   +6 more
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Managing Heat Transfer Intensity in a Fluidized Particle-in-Tube Solar Receiver

SolarPACES Conference Proceedings
Particle flow structure and associated heat transfer coefficient are examined as a function of temperature in a single-tube fluidized bed solar receiver operating in upward particle flow mode.
Ronny Gueguen, Samuel Mer, Adrien Toutant, Françoise Bataille, Gilles Flamant   +4 more
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Intrahour Direct Normal Irradiance Forecasting Based on Sky Image Processing and Time-Series Analysis

SolarPACES Conference Proceedings
The present paper exhibits a hybrid model for intrahour forecasting of direct normal irradiance (DNI). It combines a knowledge-based model, which is used for clear-sky DNI forecasting from DNI measurements, with a machine-learning-based model, that ...
Youssef Karout, Stéphane Thil, Julien Eynard, Emmanuel Guillot, Stéphane Grieu   +4 more
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Unglazed Solar Thermal Systems for Building Integration, coupled with District Heating Systems. Conceptual Definition, Cost and Performance Assessment [PDF]

, 2018
In this paper, the energy performance of a Solar Thermal (ST) façade system is studied for its connection to a District Heating System. This concept allows for the direct use of ST heat in the building, while taking profit from the network for delivery/
Garay, Roberto, Lumbreras, Mikel, Martin, Koldobika   +2 more
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Potential of Photovoltaic and Diesel Off‐Grid Systems for Irrigation in Brazil Considering Carbon Credits

Irrigation and Drainage, Volume 74, Issue 4, Page 1553-1574, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Irrigation is a crucial practice for the security of rural businesses, ensuring agricultural production even in periods without rainfall. This work aimed to analyse the financial viability of an off‐grid photovoltaic (PV) system as an alternative to traditional energy sources for pumping irrigation in Brazilian agricultural areas.
Giovana Franco Valadão, Natalia dos Santos Renato, Camile Arêdes Moraes, Caroline Piccoli Miranda de Freitas, Catariny Cabral Aleman, Fernando França da Cunha   +5 more
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Terrestrial Laser Scanning for Heliostat Surface Shape Determination and Canting Errors Correction

SolarPACES Conference Proceedings
Canting errors, resulting from misalignments of heliostat facets, pose a significant challenge to solar power plants' efficiency. Traditional methods of alignment are time-consuming and costly.
Maitane Ferreres Eceiza, Moritz Bitterling, Thomas Schmidt, William Baltus, Antoine Perez, Emmanuel Guillot, Gregor Bern   +6 more
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3E and Climatic Analysis of Hybrid Solar System Integrated With a Ground Source Heat Pump for Multi‐Micro‐Generation Energy Supply

Energy Science &Engineering, Volume 13, Issue 6, Page 3013-3030, June 2025.
ABSTRACT Renewable energy sources are extensively studied due to their clean and sustainable nature. Human energy needs can be classified into four categories: heating, cooling, electricity, and transportation. Heating and electricity have garnered more research attention because of their larger share and the variety of technologies used.
Nasrin Rashvand, Ahmad Hajinezhad, Alireza Kashani Lotfabadi, Seyed Farhan Moosavian   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Combien coûte l’électricité produite par le photovoltaïque (PV) en Suisse ?: situation, analyse des coûts détaillée et comparaison avec l’Allemagne [PDF]

, 2015
Le but de ce travail est d’évaluer la rentabilité et le potentiel des installations photovoltaïques afin de voir si cette technologie peut remplacer le nucléaire en Suisse.
Briguet, Alain, Monnet, David
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Tips and Tricks for a Good Encapsulation for Perovskite‐Based Solar Cells

Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, Volume 33, Issue 4, Page 551-559, April 2025.
Encapsulation materials for perovskite solar cells were explored, focusing on their ability to block moisture, endure high temperatures, and maintain mechanical stability. Ionomer encapsulant combined with a butyl edge seal provides strong moisture resistance but leads to delamination during thermal cycling, whereas polyolefin with butyl offers a ...
Quiterie Emery, Lea Dagault, Mark Khenkin, Nikoleta Kyranaki, Wander Max Bernardes de Araújo, Ulas Erdil, Matthias Demuylder, Stephane Cros, Rutger Schlatmann, Bernd Stannowski, Carolin Ulbrich   +10 more
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Switchable Narrowband Diffuse Thermal Emission With an In3SbTe2‐Based Planar Structure

Laser &Photonics Reviews, Volume 19, Issue 5, March 4, 2025.
The study presents a planar reconfigurable thermal emitter based on phase‐change material In3SbTe2, achieving high narrowband emissivity in the amorphous phase and low broadband emissivity in the crystalline phase. The design results in angle‐ and polarization‐independent emission, allowing for centimeter‐scale programmable patterns with a resolution ...
Maxime Giteau, Lukas Conrads, Andreas Mathwieser, Robert Schmitt, Matthias Wuttig, Thomas Taubner, Georgia T. Papadakis   +6 more
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