Guest Editors
Dr. Taqiy Eddine Boukelia, taqy25000@hotmail.com, Mohamed Seddik Ben Yahia university, Jijel, Algeria.
Prof. K. Srinivas Reddy, ksreddy@iitm.ac.in, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India.
Prof. Oğuz Arslan, oguz.arslan@bilecik.edu.tr, Bilecik Seyh Edebali University, Bilecik, Turkey.
Summary
Solar energy conversion systems have gained significant attention as a sustainable and clean source of energy. This special issue aims to explore the latest research on solar energy conversion systems, including advances in materials, devices, and systems, as well as the integration of solar energy with other renewable energy sources.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
1. Materials for solar energy conversion: Developing and optimizing materials for use in photovoltaic and solar thermal systems is a key research area in solar energy. This includes designing and synthesizing new materials as well as optimizing the performance of existing materials.
2. Photovoltaic technologies: Developing high-efficiency solar cells and improving the manufacturing processes for photovoltaic modules are important areas of research in solar energy. This also includes developing new concepts for solar cells, such as tandem solar cells and perovskite solar cells.
3. Solar thermal technologies: Designing and optimizing solar thermal systems, including solar water heating, solar space heating, and solar cooling, is another important research area in solar energy. This also includes developing new types of solar thermal collectors and integrating solar thermal systems with other energy sources.
4. Solar energy for power generation: Developing and optimizing large-scale solar power plants for generating electricity for the grid, as well as distributed solar power generation systems such as rooftop solar panels. Other research areas in this field include solar power forecasting and integration with other energy sources, such as wind power and energy storage systems. This research is crucial for advancing the adoption and integration of solar energy into our energy systems and creating a sustainable energy future.
5. System-level design and optimization: Optimizing the design and operation of solar energy systems, including photovoltaic and solar thermal systems, is a key research area in solar energy. This includes developing algorithms for controlling and optimizing the performance of solar energy systems as well as integrating solar energy with other energy sources.
6. Energy storage: Developing and optimizing energy storage systems, including batteries, supercapacitors, and thermal storage systems, is an important research area in solar energy. This includes developing new materials for energy storage as well as improving the efficiency and durability of existing systems.
7. Solar energy in developing countries: Investigating the social and economic aspects of solar energy adoption in developing countries is a growing research area in solar energy. This includes studying the impact of solar energy on local communities, developing business models for solar energy deployment, and analyzing policy and regulatory frameworks.
Overall, this special issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research on solar energy conversion systems, with a focus on both materials and devices, as well as system-level design and optimization. The goal is to highlight the potential of solar energy to meet our energy needs in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way, and to provide insights into the current state-of-the-art of this rapidly evolving field.
Keywords
Energy storage, Photovoltaic technologies, Solar energy conversion systems, Solar power generation, Solar thermal technologies, System-level design and optimization
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