Satellite-based analysis uncovers uneven solar PV distribution across Japan and its consumption of forest and agricultural lands [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe recent development of solar photovoltaics (PV) has generated considerable interest in energy management, appropriate environmental impact assessment, and the seamless integration of PV technology into society. A critical first step in exploring these
Shoki Shimada, Wataru Takeuchi
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Solar PV System Performance Ratio Evaluation for Electric Vehicles Charging Stations in Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Areas [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2021 Transit Oriented Development (TOD) areas are locations that have limited land area. Solar PV systems are planned to be installed in these areas to support electric vehicles such as e-scooters, electric cars, motorcycles, and buses.
Syahindra Kianda Dhipatya +4 more
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Enhanced Hole Extraction of WOx/V2Ox Dopant‐Free Contact for p‐type Silicon Solar Cell
Advanced Materials Interfaces, 2022 Nonstoichiometric vanadium oxide V2Ox has been demonstrated to serve as a hole‐selective contact in crystalline silicon solar cells. A reaction between V2Ox deposited by thermal evaporation and silicon can, however, result in a decreased work function ...
Zongtao Liu +6 more
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Experimental investigation for an innovative hybrid photovoltaic/Thermal (PV/T) solar system
Energy Reports, 2022 An innovative hybrid photovoltaic/Thermal (PV/T) solar system can simultaneously generate both electrical and thermal energy from solar energy. The solar PV panels in the (PV/T) solar system will generate electricity/power efficiently when the loop ...
Weiming Chiang +4 more
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Scientific Reports, 2023 This work concerned the development of a unique reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nano-filler to provide innovative opportunities in enhancing the thermophysical performance of clay composite bricks.
Wafaa Soliman, M. Abdelhamid Shahat
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Automatic dual-axis solar tracker system design [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2020 Sunlight is one of the energy that can be used to generate electricity. Converting solar energy into electrical energy required a device called Photo-Voltaic (PV). However, output of PV hardly depends on the position of PV to the sun.
Amin Nurhani +3 more
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Embodied Energy and Environmental Impact of Large-Power Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Irrigation Systems
Energies, 2018 A life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology was used to evaluate the cumulative energy demand and the related environmental impact of three large-power stand-alone photovoltaic (PV) irrigation systems ranging from 40 kWp to 360 kWp.
Giuseppe Todde +6 more
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Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System for Covered Linkways
Buildings, 2022 Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is a current trend worldwide, offering many environmental benefits. With the flagship SolarNova Programme in Singapore, solar PV has gained its momentum. However, it remains important to explore new avenues to introduce
Wendy Yiwen Kuang +2 more
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Coordinated optimization model for solar PV systems integrated into DC distribution networks
The Journal of Engineering, 2023 Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems will drive deep electrification of energy systems leading to clean energy 2050. However, connecting large amounts of solar PV systems on direct current (DC) networks, like solar farms and potential future DC distribution ...
Eleonora Achiluzzi, Bala Venkatesh
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GIS Analysis of Solar PV Locations and Disaster Risk Areas in Japan
Frontiers in Sustainability, 2021 Following the global trend of climate change mitigation, Japan has been rapidly increasing its share of renewable energy, in particular, its share of solar energy.
Kazuki Hao +2 more
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