Cuiping Li¹, Kunqi Gao¹, Can Chen², Junhui Li^1,*, Xiaoxiao Wang², Yinchi Shao², Xingxu Zhu¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.10, pp. 2937-2959, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.052167 - 11 September 2024

Abstract In recent years, distributed photovoltaics (DPV) has ushered in a good development situation due to the advantages of pollution-free power generation, full utilization of the ground or roof of the installation site, and balancing a large number of loads nearby. However, under the background of a large-scale DPV grid-connected to the county distribution network, an effective analysis method is needed to analyze its impact on the voltage of the distribution network in the early development stage of DPV. Therefore, a DPV orderly grid-connected method based on photovoltaics grid-connected order degree (PGOD) is proposed. This method… More >

Rittick Maity^1,2, Muhammad Khairul Imran bin Ahmad Shuhaimi³, Kumarasamy Sudhakar^3,4,5,*, Amir Abdul Razak³

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.9, pp. 2331-2361, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.051576 - 19 August 2024

Abstract The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlight the importance of affordable and clean energy sources. Solar energy is a perfect example, being both renewable and abundant. Its popularity shows no signs of slowing down, with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels being the primary technology for converting sunlight into electricity. Advancements are continuously being made to ensure cost-effectiveness, high-performing cells, extended lifespans, and minimal maintenance requirements. This study focuses on identifying suitable locations for implementing solar PV systems at the University Malaysia Pahang Al Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Pekan campus including buildings, water bodies, and forest areas.… More > Graphic Abstract

Jiaxin Qiao¹, Yuchen Hao², Yingqi Liao³, Fang Liang³, Jing Bian^1,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.9, pp. 2655-2680, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.049509 - 19 August 2024

Abstract The massive integration of high-proportioned distributed photovoltaics into distribution networks poses significant challenges to the flexible regulation capabilities of distribution stations. To accurately assess the flexible regulation capabilities of distribution stations, a multi-temporal and spatial scale regulation capability assessment technique is proposed for distribution station areas with distributed photovoltaics, considering different geographical locations, coverage areas, and response capabilities. Firstly, the multi-temporal scale regulation characteristics and response capabilities of different regulation resources in distribution station areas are analyzed, and a resource regulation capability model is established to quantify the adjustable range of different regulation resources. On… More >

A. Asbayou^1,*, G.P. Smestad², I. Ismail¹, A. Soussi¹, A. Elfanaoui¹, L. Bouhouch¹, A. Ihlal¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.2, pp. 243-258, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.046409 - 25 January 2024

Abstract In this paper, a detailed model of a photovoltaic (PV) panel is used to study the accumulation of dust on solar panels. The presence of dust diminishes the incident light intensity penetrating the panel’s cover glass, as it increases the reflection of light by particles. This phenomenon, commonly known as the “soiling effect”, presents a significant challenge to PV systems on a global scale. Two basic models of the equivalent circuits of a solar cell can be found, namely the single-diode model and the two-diode models. The limitation of efficiency data in manufacturers’ datasheets has More > Graphic Abstract

Siwei Han^1,*, Xianglong Li², Wei Zhao¹, Linyu Wang¹, Anqi Liang², Shuang Zeng²

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.6, pp. 1421-1444, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.027094 - 03 April 2023

Abstract Photovoltaics, energy storage, direct current and flexibility (PEDF) are important pillars of achievement on the path to manufacturing nearly zero energy buildings (NZEBs). HVAC systems, which are an important part of public buildings, play a key role in adapting to PDEF systems. This research studied the basic principles and operational control strategies of a DC inverter heat pump using a DC distribution network with the aim of contributing to the development and application of small DC distribution systems. Along with the characteristics of a DC distribution network and different operating conditions, a DC inverter heat… More >

Ahmed Mohamed Ragab^1,*, Abdelhalim Abdelnaby Zekry², Ashraf Yahia Hassan¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.4, pp. 885-910, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.026425 - 13 February 2023

Abstract Accurate PV system simulators are implemented with expensive software platforms using paid irradiance data. The main purpose of this paper is to develop and validate a PV system simulator, beginning with a solar cell parameter extraction model, then test and validate long-term Irradiance data using free online source (Typical Meteorological Year TMY in (PVGIS) European website), and finally building full solar generator simulator to run in working real conditions. Comparing results with Accurate Paid PV simulators (which use the Muneer model) showed good accuracy of the proposed simulator. Work flow starts with the Irradiance model’s… More >

Yu Xiao^1,2, Kai Li^1,2, Hongqiao Huang^1,2, Haibo Tan^1,2, Hua Li^3,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.2, pp. 511-527, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.022750 - 29 November 2022

Abstract The analysis of the loss of distributed photovoltaic power generation systems involves the interests of energy users, energy-saving service companies, and power grid companies, so it has always been the focus of the industry and society in some manner or another. However, the related analysis for an actual case that considers different cooperative corporations’ benefits is lacking in the presently available literature. This paper takes the distributed rooftop photovoltaic power generation project in an industrial park as the object, studies the analysis and calculation methods of line loss and transformer loss, analyzes the change of… More >

Ronald Sabo^1*, Aleksey Yermakov², Chiu Tai Law³, Rani Elhajjar⁴

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.4, No.5, pp. 297-312, 2016, DOI:10.7569/JRM.2016.634114

Abstract Cellulose nanomaterials have a number of interesting and unique properties that make them well-suited for use in electronics applications such as energy harvesting devices, actuators and sensors. Cellulose nanofibrils and nanocrystals have good mechanical properties, high transparency, and low coefficient of thermal expansion, among other properties that facilitate both active and inactive roles in electronics and related devices. For example, these nanomaterials have been demonstrated to operate as substrates for flexible electronics and displays, to improve the efficiency of photovoltaics, to work as a component of magnetostrictive composites and to act as a suitable lithium More >

Keunhan Park^a,∗, Zhuomin Zhang^b

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.4, No.1, pp. 1-26, 2013, DOI:10.5098/hmt.v4.1.3001

Abstract This article reviews the recent advances in near-field radiative energy transfer, particularly in its fundamentals and applications. When the geometrical features of radiating objects or their separating distances fall into the sub-wavelength range, near-field phenomena such as photon tunneling and surface polaritons begin to play a key role in energy transfer. The resulting heat transfer rate can greatly exceed the blackbody radiation limit by several orders magnitude. This astonishing feature cannot be conveyed by the conventional theory of thermal radiation, generating strong demands in fundamental research that can address thermal radiation in the near field. More >