Guest Editors
Dr. Mustapha Adar
Email: adar.mustapha@gmail.com
Affiliation: Department of Physics, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, 23000, Morocco
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Research Interests: photovoltaic system performance and reliability, solar cell materials and device characterization, renewable energy integration into power grids, hybrid photovoltaic and energy storage systems, green hydrogen production from solar energy, modeling and simulation of PV installations, energy materials for enhanced solar conversion, optimization of PV system design and operation, environmental and economic assessment of solar technologies
Dr. Mohamed-Amine Babay
Email: mohamed-amine.babay@usms.ma
Affiliation: Department of Physics, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, 23000, Morocco
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Research Interests: photovoltaic system performance and reliability, solar cell materials and device characterization, renewable energy integration into power grids, hybrid PV and energy storage systems, green hydrogen production from solar energy, modeling and simulation of PV systems, environmental and economic assessment of solar technologies, modeling and simulation of system FC and Electrolyser
Prof. Youssef Najih
Email: Y.najih@usms.ma
Affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, 23000, Morocco
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Research Interests: design and control of mechatronic systems for renewable energy applications, development of autonomous solar tracking systems for photovoltaic panels, intelligent control algorithms for wind turbine efficiency optimization, mechatronic solutions for energy harvesting in smart grids, integration of robotics in solar and wind farm maintenance, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance of renewable energy equipment, sensor fusion and IoT applications in renewable energy systems, energy-efficient actuators and control systems for sustainable technologies, adaptive control of hybrid renewable energy systems (solar–wind), machine learning applications in renewable energy system optimization
Prof. Zakaria Khaouch
Email: Z.Khaouch@usms.ma
Affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, 23000, Morocco
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Research Interests: mechatronic, mecanical Engineering, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, solar energy, wind energy, energy storage
Summary
Photovoltaic (PV) technology has emerged as a leading solution for sustainable energy generation, offering a clean, scalable, and increasingly cost-competitive alternative to fossil fuels. Rapid advances in materials science, manufacturing processes, and system integration are driving significant improvements in PV efficiency, reliability, and adaptability across diverse environments. This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore cutting-edge developments in photovoltaic technology and its applications. Topics will cover innovations in solar cell materials, advances in characterization techniques, performance optimization strategies, hybrid energy systems, and the integration of PV into smart grids and energy storage frameworks.
By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between researchers, engineers, and industry professionals, this Special Issue will highlight both emerging opportunities and ongoing challenges in PV deployment worldwide. We welcome contributions addressing experimental, theoretical, modeling, and policy aspects to support the global transition toward renewable energy.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
· Novel photovoltaic materials and device architectures
· PV system performance optimization and reliability assessment
· Hybrid PV–energy storage systems
· Green hydrogen production powered by solar energy
· Modeling, simulation, and predictive analytics for PV and hydrogen systems
· Smart grid integration and energy management strategies
· Environmental and techno-economic analyses of solar and hydrogen projects
· Policy and market mechanisms for large-scale PV and hydrogen deployment
Keywords
photovoltaics, solar cell materials, renewable energy, PV performance analysis, solar power integration, energy storage, smart grids, hybrid systems, green hydrogen
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