Many sites suitable for photovoltaic (PV), concentrated solar power (CSP) or hybrid CSP/PV
plants are located in the desert or arid and semi-arid areas, where they can suffer from …

Nowadays, hybrid solar plant with Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Photovoltaic
systems (PV) is the optimal installation for solar energy conversion. However, a cleaning …

This work presents the development of advanced optical and thermal models for parabolic
trough collector systems (PTCs) through an extensive experimental study utilizing a PTMx …

Concentrating solar power is well established renewable energy technology. It involves the
same heat engine cycle as the conventional power plants, and the heat produced can be …

Accurate prediction of photovoltaic (PV) power output is crucial for assessing the feasibility
of early-stage projects in relation to specific site weather conditions. While various …

The Parabolic trough collector (PTC) system combined with molten salt energy storage
system has gathered increasing attention owing to its advantages of high operating …

This paper analyzes the optical, geometric, and thermal characteristics of a solar parabolic
trough collector, which consists of an optical concentrator, cylindrical heat receiver, and Sun …

Solar energy, along with other renewable resources, has the potential to be a major
contributor to solving environmental issues in the future, as illustrated by the most recent …

The performance of solar trough collectors can be enhanced by optimizing the mirror profile.
Accordingly, a method for optimizing the trough mirror profile is introduced in the present …

This study focuses on modeling and forecasting the performance of a grid-connected
photovoltaic (PV) string, aiming to enhance the accuracy of output power prediction, which is …