This research is based on achieving modular solutions for photovoltaic solar systems
(PVSS) in buildings. Several studies tend to inadequately address the analysis of …

This review explores advanced maintenance techniques aimed at improving solar energy
production efficiency. The study analyses the rapid growth of solar energy and the …

The dust accumulation strongly impacts the optical efficiency of solar concentrators, in
particular the reflectivity of solar mirrors. Therefore, reducing the impact of reflectivity losses …

Infrared thermography (IRT) is a technique used to diagnose Photovoltaic (PV) installations
to detect sub-optimal conditions. The increase of PV installations in smart cities has …

This paper compares multiple techniques to detect suboptimal conditions in the PV system.
Detection of suboptimal conditions in the PV system is required to achieve optimal …

Based on the artificial intelligence algorithm of RetinaNet, we propose the Ghost-RetinaNet
in this paper, a fast shadow detection method for photovoltaic panels, to solve the problems …

This work proposes an automated reconfiguration system to manage two types of faults in
any position inside the solar arrays. The faults studied are the short-circuit to ground and the …

Researchers have been exploring methods to detect suboptimal conditions in photovoltaic
(PV) modules, such as visual inspection, electrical analysis, and thermography. Each …

Infrared thermography (IRT) has been widely used to diagnose photovoltaic installations,
however, its effectiveness needs to be improved to contribute to greater energy efficiency in …

Shading in photovoltaic (PV) systems can reduce power output, cause hot spots, efficiency
losses, maintenance needs, and impact economic returns. Traditional shading solutions for …