This work focuses on innovation in CSP technologies over the last decade. A multitude of
advancements has been developed during this period, as the topic of concentrated solar …

Due to its unique properties, amorphous silicon dioxide (a-SiO2) or silica is a key material in
many technological fields, such as high-power laser systems, telecommunications, and fiber …

Concentrating solar technologies offer substantial potential for optimizing solar energy for
heat and power generation, particularly in green hydrogen production. This study …

This paper presents the theoretical analysis of a storage integrated solar thermophotovoltaic
(SISTPV) system operating in steady state. These systems combine thermophotovoltaic …

Optical fibres can add interesting possibilities in solar concentrator systems, such as
transport of light for remote illumination as well as solar energy conversion. In order to …

The optimal design of a symmetrical two-stage flat reflected concentrator (STFC) was
investigated. It is composed of two symmetrical off-axis concentrators and inclined flat …

Hybrid Lighting-CPV concept mixes illumination using low-cost fiber optics for light
transmission with conventional Concentrating Photovoltaic (CPV) technology. This approach …

Thermal management of high power electronics is becoming a critical issue as the power
density of semiconductors increasing. The flat heat pipe (FHP) is widely used in the …

Seven configurations of Photovoltaic (PV) energy conversion systems were investigated and
their performances compared to direct solar PV conversion. The systems involved use of …

Almost half of the world's population is living without access to sanitation services that are
safe, reliable, and minimize public health risk of human waste exposure. Modern flush …