scholarly journals Methods for comparing the performance of energy-conversion systems for use in solar fuels and solar electricity generation

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 2886-2901 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert H. Coridan ◽  
Adam C. Nielander ◽  
Sonja A. Francis ◽  
Matthew T. McDowell ◽  
Victoria Dix ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Solar Energy Conversion ◽  
Solar Fuels ◽  
Energy Conversion Systems ◽  
Solar Electricity

We outline the significance and advantages of different metrics used to characterize photoelectrodes for electrochemical solar energy conversion.

Thin-Film Multilayer Filter Designs For Hybrid Solar Energy Conversion Systems

1985 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. DeSandre ◽  
D. Y. Song ◽  
H. A. Macleod ◽  
M. R. Jacobson ◽  
D. E. Osborn
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Solar Energy Conversion ◽  
Energy Conversion Systems

Improved Heat Transfer Using Micro-Structures in Trifold Solar Energy Conversion Systems

2014 ◽  
Vol 659 ◽  
pp. 417-420
Author(s):  
Aristotel Popescu ◽  
David Pfund ◽  
Abel Hernandez-Guerrero ◽  
Ema Carmen Panaite ◽  
Ana Georgiana Lupu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Solar Energy Conversion ◽  
Thermal Systems ◽  
Heat Transfer Augmentation ◽  
Flow And Heat Transfer ◽  
Energy Conversion Systems ◽  
Micro Structures

The worldwide renewable energy sources harvesting grew recently at rates of 10–60% annually for many technologies, due to improvements made in all areas. In solar energy conversion, an improvement recently presented in literature is the hybrid system that provides both electricity and thermal energy for domestic applications. For the trifold PV-TE-DHW system, the electrical conversion efficiency is increased by using a thermoelectric (TE) module. This paper proposes the use of micro-channeled heat exchangers at both hot and cold sides of the TE module to improve the heat exchange from the working fluids. The authors developed prior works and published papers in the area of fluid flow and heat transfer in microstructures, heat transfer augmentation, and in solar thermal systems. Results obtained show an improved efficiency energy transfer.

Identification of roof areas suited for solar energy conversion systems

1997 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Wittmann ◽  
P. Bajons ◽  
M. Doneus ◽  
H. Friesinger
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Solar Energy Conversion ◽  
Energy Conversion Systems

Hierarchical nanostructures of metal oxides for enhancing charge separation and transport in photoelectrochemical solar energy conversion systems

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haining Chen ◽  
Shihe Yang
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Energy Conversion ◽  
Hierarchical Nanostructures ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Energy Conversion Systems ◽  
Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

Photoelectrochemical solar energy conversion systems, including photoelectrochemical water splitting and photoelectrochemical solar cells (dye-sensitized solar cells, DSSCs), are under intensive development aiming at efficiently harvesting and utilizing solar energy.

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