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Photovoltaic and Other Technologies in Energy Storage

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: closed (10 March 2024) | Viewed by 8538

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Syed Abdul Moiz

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Department of Electrical Engineering, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia
Interests: solar cells; renewable energies; nanowire electronics; organic electronic devices; sensors; analog integrated circuits

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are living in an era of energy, in which energy is one of the most crucial elements to maintaining our existing civilization and to retain the tempo of our modern industrial, social, economic, and commercial evolution and development. On the other hand, the present sources of conventional fossil energy are becoming exhausted at an alarming rate, and it is unanimously accepted that these conventional reserves are not sufficient to fulfill the huge future demands for energy. Many think tanks believe that the unlimited energy supply that can be retrieved through the use of solar cells and other renewable energy resources may be the best solution for fulfilling the never-ending demands for energy. As such, synergetic efforts should be carried out to discover (i) unlimited, (ii) environmentally friendly, (iii) low-cost, (iv) easily accessible, and (v) globally available energy from photovoltaics and other renewable technologies.

The main objective of this Special Issue is to report and disseminate inspiring innovative ideas and the most up-to-date research developments related to the theory, design, modelling, fabrication, material requirements, application, and control of all types of photovoltaic and other renewable technologies for energy storage.

Prof. Dr. Syed Abdul Moiz
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • solar cells
  • renewable technology
  • novel materials
  • smart energy
  • energy management strategies

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Improving Carrier Transport Behavior in a Bilayer ETL for Enhanced Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Cells: An Investigation
by Rui-Yun Hsu, Yeong-Lin Lai, Yung-Hua Chou and Wei-Jhe Syu
Energies 2024, 17(4), 871; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17040871 - 13 Feb 2024
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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are currently among the most promising solar cell technologies. A key component influencing their efficiency and stability is the electron transport layer (ETL). This study examined the carrier transport properties of various ETL materials, including TiO2, SnO [...] Read more.
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are currently among the most promising solar cell technologies. A key component influencing their efficiency and stability is the electron transport layer (ETL). This study examined the carrier transport properties of various ETL materials, including TiO2, SnO2, and TiO2/SnO2 bilayer ETLs, to understand their effects on PSC performance. The study proposed a hypothesis that the bilayer design, integrating TiO2 and SnO2, enhances performance, and it used experimental results to substantiate this. Through analysis and discussion of the ETLs, the interface between perovskite (PVSK) and ETLs, and other PSC components, we gained insights into the carrier transport dynamics in PSCs with different ETL configurations. Our findings indicate that the TiO2/SnO2 bilayer ETL structure can significantly improve PSC performance by reducing current leakage, improving carrier transport, and minimizing carrier recombination. This enhancement is quantified by the increase in efficiency from 13.58% with a single-layer TiO2 ETL to 20.49% with the bilayer ETL. Full article
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Open-Access Model of a PV–BESS System: Quantifying Power and Energy Exchange for Peak-Shaving and Self Consumption Applications
by Joel Alpízar-Castillo, Victor Vega-Garita, Nishant Narayan and Laura Ramirez-Elizondo
Energies 2023, 16(14), 5480; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16145480 - 19 Jul 2023
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Energy storage is vital for a future where energy generation transitions from a fossil fuels-based one to an energy system that relies heavily on clean energy sources such as photovoltaic (PV) solar energy. To foster this transition, engineers and practitioners must have open-access [...] Read more.
Energy storage is vital for a future where energy generation transitions from a fossil fuels-based one to an energy system that relies heavily on clean energy sources such as photovoltaic (PV) solar energy. To foster this transition, engineers and practitioners must have open-access models of PV systems coupled with battery storage systems (BESS). These models are fundamental to quantifying their economic and technical merits during the design phase. This paper contributes in this direction by carefully describing a model that accurately represents the power directions and energy dealings between the PV modules, the battery pack, and the loads. Moreover, the general model can be implemented using two different PV generation methods, the Gaussian model and the meteorological data-based model (MDB). We found that the MDB model is more appropriate for short-term analysis compared to the Gaussian model, while for long-term studies, the Gaussian model is closer to measured data. Moreover, the proposed model can reproduce two different energy management strategies: peak-shaving and maximizing self-consumption, allowing them to be used during PV–BESS sizing stages. Furthermore, the results obtained by the simulation are closed when compared to a real grid-tied PV–BESS, demonstrating the model’s validity. Full article
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Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic in Saudi Arabia to Supply Electricity Demand in Localised Urban Areas: A Study of the City of Abha
by Abdullah Shaher, Saad Alqahtani, Ali Garada and Liana Cipcigan
Energies 2023, 16(11), 4310; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16114310 - 24 May 2023
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This paper explores the potential of rooftop solar PV to meet the electricity demand in the urban areas of Abha city, Saudi Arabia (KSA), minimising imports from the grid. A localised energy system for Abha is proposed that considers two types of loads: [...] Read more.
This paper explores the potential of rooftop solar PV to meet the electricity demand in the urban areas of Abha city, Saudi Arabia (KSA), minimising imports from the grid. A localised energy system for Abha is proposed that considers two types of loads: (i) residential loads with a monthly aggregated energy consumption of 172,440 MWh and an electric demand of 239.5 MW, and (ii) commercial loads with a monthly aggregated energy consumption of 179,280 MWh and an electric demand of 249 MW. The grid currently supplies this load. This paper proposes a PV development planning tool for residential and commercial areas to calculate the total PV production for each type of load to achieve a balanced energy area, considering (i) the number of buildings, (ii) the type of load, (iii) the peak load, and (iv) the total PV array area in m2 per building. The results of the modelling study using real data demonstrate that the anticipated total PV production in residential and commercial areas is sufficient to meet local peak demand, and there is an excess of power that can either be stored locally or exported to the grid. Full article
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