Photovoltaic (PV) systems operate in a paradox; sunlight is the essential input to generate
electricity with PV, but they suffer a digression in performance as the operating temperature …

In this paper, a review of exergy and improvement potential (IP) of solar thermal systems is
presented. The review includes exergy analysis of photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems, solar …

Hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) collectors that simultaneously generate electricity and
heat have promise for sustainable energy production. However, their performance depends …

In this paper, the exergy efficiency of a solar photovoltaic thermal (PVT) water collector is
investigated experimentally and numerically. An experimental setup of PVT water collector is …

Energy storage systems are decisive players in the sustainable performance of the energy
market for more beneficial outcomes from technical and economic points of view …

Dust deposition density and particle size impact on PV module energy utilization was
investigated. Module A was clean, and modules B, C and D were dusted with deposition …

Today's energy system and infrastructure need some comprehensive technological and
social developments, including taking advantage of renewable energy sources such as the …

Building-integrated photovoltaic/thermal (BIPV/T) system has been considered as an
attractive technology for building integration. The main part of a BIPV/T system is PV/T …

In this paper, the optimization of a solar photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) water collector which is
based on exergy concept is carried out. Considering energy balance for different …

An investigation on the effect of cooling channel position on heat transfer characteristics and
thermoelectric performance of air-cooled PV/T systems has been conducted numerically …