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Model of Loss Mechanisms for Low Optical Concentratioon on Solar Photovoltaic Arrays with Planar Reflectors
The use of low optical concentration with planar reflectors represents a relatively simple method for improving solar pho
DESARROLLO DE UN SISTEMA DE MONITOREO DE RADIACIÓN SOLAR BASADO EN UN ESPECTRÓMETRO DE AMPLIO ESPECTRO
RESUMEN La eficiencia cuántica de materiales fotovoltaicos depende de la longitud de onda de la radiación incidente, el e
Expanded microchannel heat exchanger: design, fabrication and preliminary experimental test
This paper first reviews non-traditional heat exchanger geometry, laser welding, practical issues with microchannel heat
Limitations of Nuclear Power as a Sustainable Energy Source
This paper provides a review and analysis of the challenges that nuclear power must overcome in order to be considered su
The Effect of Hybrid Photovoltaic Thermal Device Operating Conditions on Intrinsic Layer Thickness Optimization of Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells
Historically, the design of hybrid solar photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems has focused on cooling crystalline silicon (c
Improved parametric empirical determination of module short circuit current for modelling and optimization of solar photovoltaic systems
Correct modelling of solar photovoltaic (PV) system yields is necessary to optimize system design, improve reliability of
Open Source Research in Sustainability
Most academics, who as researchers and teachers dedicate their lives to information sharing, would likely agree with much
A new model for enabling innovation in appropriate technology for sustainable development
The task of providing for basic human necessities such as food, water, shelter, and employment is growing as the world’s
Open-Source Development of Solar Photovoltaic Technology
The rise of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology as a driver of rural electrification in the developing world and a contrib
Prediction of Energy Effects on Photovoltaic Systems due to Snowfall Events
The accurate prediction of yields from photovoltaic systems (PV) is critical for their proper operation and financing, an
Renewable Energy Policies and Programs in Nunavut: Perspectives from the Federal and Territorial Governments
Nunavut, the youngest Canadian territory, has developed a complete dependence on diesel-generated electricity over the la
Make nanotechnology research open-source
Despite being an extremely active area for academic research, publishing and patent applications, nanotechnology developm
Life Cycle Analysis of Silane Recycling in Amorphous Silicon-Based Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing
Amorphous silicon (a-Si:H)-based solar cells have the lowest ecological impact of photovoltaic (PV) materials. In order t
Progress in Indium Gallium Nitride Materials for Solar Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
The world requires inexpensive, reliable, and sustainable energy sources. Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which conve
Environmental Impacts of Distributed Manufacturing from 3-D Printing of Polymer Components and Products
Although additive layer manufacturing is well established for rapid prototyping the low throughput and historic costs hav
The effect of spectral albedo on amorphous silicon and crystalline silicon solar photovoltaic device performance
In this paper the theory of mismatch factor of the terrestrial solar spectrum is extended to more accurately represent th
Open-Source Colorimeter
The high cost of what have historically been sophisticated research-related sensors and tools has limited their adoption
Open-Source Nanotechnology: Solutions to a Modern Intellectual Property Tragedy
Despite being an extremely active area for patent applications, nanotechnology development is being impaired by current i
Optimizing limited solar roof access by exergy analysis of solar thermal, photovoltaic, and hybrid photovoltaic thermal systems
An exergy analysis was performed to compare a conventional (1) two panel photovoltaic solar thermal hybrid (PVT x2) syste
Life cycle analysis of distributed recycling of post-consumer high density polyethylene for 3-D printing filament
The growth of desktop 3-D printers is driving an interest in recycled 3-D printer filament to reduce costs of distributed
Mechanical properties of components fabricated with open-source 3-D printers under realistic environmental conditions
The recent development of the RepRap, an open-source self-replicating rapid prototyper, has made 3-D polymer-based printe
Effects of spectral albedo on solar photovoltaic devices
Although the spectral effects of direct and diffuse radiation on solar photovoltaic (PV) performance are relatively well
The effects of dispatch strategy on electrical performance of amorphous silicon-based solar photovoltaic-thermal systems
Previous work has shown that high-temperature short-term spike thermal annealing of hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:
Simulations of greenhouse gas emission reductions from low-cost hybrid solar photovoltaic and cogeneration systems for new communities
Recent work has shown that small-scale combined heat and power (CHP) and solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies have symbio
Evaluating the geographic viability of the solar water disinfection (SODIS) method by decreasing turbidity with NaCl: A case study of South Sudan
While the solar water disinfection (SODIS) method of treating microbiologically contaminated water at the household level
Mobile Open-Source Solar-Powered 3-D Printers for Distributed Manufacturing in Off-Grid Communities
Manufacturing in areas of the developing world that lack electricity severely restricts the technical sophistication of w
Design of Multijunction Photovoltaic Cells Optimized for Varied Atmospheric Conditions
Band gap engineering provides an opportunity to not only provide higher overall conversion efficiencies of the reference
It is Time to Move Research Expenditures to the Denominator in University Metrics
An unintended consequence of using “research expenditures” as a figure of merit for universities is to reduce the researc
Light Induced Changes in Two Distinct Defect States at and Below Mid-gap in a-Si:H
e inconsistencies associated with the common simple method of evaluating the quality and stability of hydrogenated amorph
Desarrollo de un sistema de monitoreo de radiación solar basado en un espectrómetro de amplio espectro y análisis de resultados preliminares (#13148)
Se diseñó y construyó un prototipo funcional de un sistema de medición de radiación solar (global y difusa) basado en un