Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) and Concentrated Photovoltaic-Thermal (CPVT) Solar Collectors
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 302
Special Issue Editors
Interests: solar thermal photovoltaics; concentrating solar collectors; photovoltaics thermal collectors (PVT); energy systems; production methods; solar collector design; sustainability; solar system design and monitoring
Interests: key design parameters of solar collectors (ST, PV, PVT, C-PVT); thermochemical energy storage; simulation and modeling of renewable energy systems; design and optimization of solar thermal systems and building energy performance; application and optimization of multi criteria decision making (MCDM) methods in renewable energy sector
Interests: PVX concepts for maximizing solar to useful energy conversion; applied heat transfer and thermodynamics for solar energy technologies; maximizing the efficiency and lifespan of PV panels by cost-effective and efficient active and passive cooling strategies; dynamic simulation of solar energy systems and its integration with other RES and end-user applications (residential; commercial; and industrial); end-of-life management for photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal (ST) technologies
Interests: solar thermal; photovoltaics; concentrating solar collectors; photovoltaics thermal collectors (PVT); renewable energy systems; thermodynamics; fluid mechanics; heat transfer; solar collector design; solar system design
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We invite you to contribute to a Special Issue entitled "Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) and Concentrated Photovoltaic-Thermal (CPVT) Solar Collectors" in Energies Journal, published by MDPI.
Solar collectors are essential components in renewable energy systems, and the integration of Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) and Concentrated Photovoltaic-Thermal (CPVT) technologies holds great promise for enhancing the efficiency and versatility of solar energy conversion. This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research and advancements in the application and optimization of PVT and CPVT solar collectors technologies.
Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:
- Novel design concepts and methodologies for the study of PVT and CPVT solar collectors.
- Modelling and simulation of PVT and CPVT systems to assess their performance and energy output.
- Integration of PVT and CPVT technologies in various renewable energy systems.
- Experimental studies and field trials of PVT and CPVT collectors.
- Performance evaluation and optimization of PVT and CPVT systems under different operating conditions.
- Thermal energy storage solutions for PVT and CPVT applications.
- Economic and environmental assessments of PVT and CPVT solar collectors.
- Advancements in materials and manufacturing processes for enhanced PVT and CPVT performance.
- Technological innovations for improving the reliability and durability of PVT and CPVT systems.
As a Guest Editor for this Special Issue, I look forward to receiving your valuable contributions that will shape the future of solar energy utilization. Together, we can advance the field of PVT and CPVT solar collectors and foster sustainable energy practices.
Dr. João Gomes
Dr. Sahand Hosouli
Dr. Iván Patricio Acosta Pazmiño
Dr. Diogo Oliveira Cabral
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- PVT solar collectors
- CPVT solar collectors
- renewable energy systems
- integration of PVT and CPVT technologies
- performance evaluation and optimization
- economic and environmental assessments
- solar energy conversion
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