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Solar Based Integrated Energy Systems for Green Building Applications
Abstract: Energy consumption in buildings is increasing at a rapid rate and so is the development of renewable energy systems. India possesses huge potential for solar and wind power systems and also for, geothermal and tidal owing to site-specific characteristics and geographic location. Present paper studies the latest developments in solar-based renewable energy applications for new and existing buildings, with an aim to achieve net-zero or nearly zero energy consumption. Solar …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Autonomous Solar Grass Cutter
Abstract: AbstractThe mission pursuits at fabricating a grass slicing device system which makes the grass cutter motor run through solar energy. The solar Powered Grass reducing device" is a robotic automobile powered with the aid of solar power that also avoids boundaries and is able to automatic grass reducing. The system uses 12V battery to electricity the vehicle motion motors in addition to the grass cutter motor. A solar panel is …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Solar Charge Controllers and their Implementation
Abstract: AbstractSolar energy is the incident energy from the Sun. The main components of this energy are incident light energy and the heat contained in it. The extraction of solar energy may be active or passive. Due to abundance and availability, solar energy is the most attractive alternate in available renewable resources. In the 21st century solar energy is expected to become increasingly attractive as a renewable energy source because of …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Impact analysis of CuSCN in Perovskite (CH3NH3PbI3) Solar Cell as Hole Transport Layer
Abstract: The comprehensive modelling and numerical simulation of perovskite solar cell’s were carried out utilizing perovskite materials such “methyl ammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3, MA= CH3NH3)” with the help of SCAPS tools and measured the measurements like "open-circuit voltage (Voc), fill factor (FF), power conversion efficiency (PCE), and short-circuit current density (Jsc) of the MAPbI3 material used as active layer, respectively.” In the modelled structure of the perovskite solar (Fig 1 as …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Study on Solar Water Heater with Thermal Energy Storage System
Abstract: AbstractRenewable power supplies are progressively gaining increasing importance in all the nations. Specially, solar electricity, being non-polluting and inexhaustible, has obtained extensive interest among scientists and engineers. Although, there are many advantages, an essential factor is that solar power is time structured power source with an intermittent individual. Consequently, some form of thermal power storage (TES) is necessary for the only usage of this energy supply. Thermal energy can be …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–36 Read article
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Return on Investments and Payback Period Calculations for Solar Rooftop Power Plants: A Case Study for Gujarat, India
Abstract: Solar roof-top and ground-top systems are proven technology now-a-days. The roof-top systems are becoming popular in residential, commercial and industrial consumers. This paper deals with payback period calculations for 1 kW and 2 kW domestic and 15 kW industrial users at Rajkot, Gujarat, India. Different solar PV investment models are discussed here in this paper. Actual solar power generation data, as well as the project data for the different sites, …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Power Quality Monitoring in Wind Solar Hybrid System
Abstract: With the development of new functionalities, solar and wind energy based hybrid systems are upcoming energy source with higher efficiency. Solar and wind energy being naturally available in abundance and non-polluting, is one of the most promising sources. Due to the development of modern power electronic devices, the power quality of wind solar hybrid system gets affected. Hence, due to the increasing usage of sensitive electronic equipments in wind solar …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Modeling of In0.53Ga0.47As Quantum Dot Solar Cell
Abstract: AbstractQuantum dot solar cells have received tremendous attention for the next generation solar cell technology in the last decade. This paper exhibits the influence of In0.53Ga0.47As/GaAs quantum dots in a conventional p-i-n GaAs solar cell. The study reveals that insertion of In0.53 Ga0.47As/GaAs quantum dots in the p-i-n solar cell increases the short circuit current density as well as the overall conversion efficiency. When comparing a p-i-n cell with a …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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The Efficiency of Solar Panel: Case Study of Cross River State University of Technology, Nigeria
Abstract: We use two solar panels; mono-crystalline and poly-crystalline solar panel, to determine how ambient temperature affects the efficiency of photovoltaic solar panels in Cross River State University of Technology within Calabar south metropolis. This shows that the efficiency of the solar planes actually decreases with increase in temperature and which also depends on the time interval. Keywords: Mono-crystalline solar panel, polycrystalline solar panel, ambient temperature
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Impact of Solar Variability on the Heliosphere and Cosmic Rays Modulation with Geomagnetic Activity
Abstract: AbstractThe structure of the heliosphere and produce changes in cosmic ray intensity controls by solar variability. the observation based on data taken from Omniweb data center for solar interplanetary data and count rate of cosmic ray intensity (CRI) variation data from Oulu / Moscow neutron monitors (with cutoff rigidities Rc=0.80 GV and Rc=2.42 GV) during 1996-2018. It is observed that the sun is remarkably quiet and the strength of the …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 32–35 Read article
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A New Approach for Cuk Converter for Solar/Wind Hybrid Standalone System
Abstract: The non-conventional energy such assolar photovoltaic system and wind turbine are naturalresources and provides sustainable green energy .Now,Electricity is the most requisite means for man. All theenergy resources are depleting day by day In thecurrent technology , This project could be effective toachieve good prediction accuracy in smart grid usingdifferent weather conditions. It also upgrades thesocioeconomic condition of rural lives. In this articlebasically The wind turbine and solar photovoltaic (PV)are …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 18–28 Read article
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Application of a Centralized Solar Powered Air-conditioning System for an Engineering College Building in Kolkata Region
Abstract: Adaptive cooling technique has been proposed as an energy efficient strategy for a centralized HVAC system in summer environment. Energy consumption is basically defined as an effort to minimize unnecessary energy consumption as by-product of the required energy consumption or to minimize the gap between required energy consumption and final energy consumption. There is a developing, state government trend of installing renewable energy in Kolkata. One area of interest is …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Solar Refrigeration System Using the Numerical Methods
Abstract: Abstract Nonconventional sources of energy are main alternate resources which can provide a solution for the faster rate of depletion of fossil fuels. All renewable energy comes ultimately from the sun. We can use the sun directly (as in solar heating systems) or indirectly (as in hydroelectric power, wind power, and power from biomass fuelsetc.).Directly, the solar energy can be used to the maximum extent in ice making industries, air-conditionings, …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Exergy Analysis of Evacuated Tube Two Fluid Solar Water Heating System
Abstract: The topic of the research of solar energy has become a matter of great concern due to energy crisis all over the world. Solar energy is the very promising source of energy i.e. easily available. In this study, exergy analysis of evacuated tube two fluid solar water heating system is carried out along with vertical shell and tube heat exchanger. In this study, energy quality and quantity of the system …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Co-Doping of Titanium Dioxide with Zinc and Nitrogen for Improvement of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Performance
Abstract: Energy will be one of the major problems all over the world in coming decades, as the natural energy sources will be exhausted soon. Solar energy will be a best alternative energy sources to solve this problem. Different types of solar cells have been fabricated for solar energy conversion into electricity. In the present work, dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC) has been fabricated by co-doping of TiO2 with Zn (metal) …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Infrared Polymer Solar Cell
Abstract: Nanotechnology is the designing of practical frameworks at the sub-atomic scale. This spreads both current work and ideas that are more advanced. In its unique sense, "nanotechnology" alludes to the anticipated capacity to build thing from the base up, utilizing strategies and instruments being created today make it finish superior items. The polymer is a vast particle, or macromolecule. In view of their expansive scope of properties, both manufactured and …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 12–14 Read article
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Biochemical and Kinetic Investigations of Partially Purified Thermostable Acid Phosphatases from Solanum tuberosum and Citrus limonium
Abstract: Biochemical and kinetic properties of partially purified thermostable acid phosphatases from Solanum tuberosum and Citrus limonium involving ammonium sulphate fractionation have been investigated. The maximum specific activity in Solanum tuberosum and Citrus limonium was found in 40–80% (ACP I) and 0–40% (ACP II) fractions, respectively. The specific activities of ACP I and ACP II were 46.01 and 48.00 units mg − 1 with Km values of 1.00 and 2.50 mM, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Optimization of i-Layer of a-Si: H p–i–n Solar Cell in an Indigenously Developed PECVD System
Abstract: Single-junction hydrogenated amorphous silicon solar cells have been successfully fabricated using indigenously developed radio frequency-plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (RF-PECVD) technique. The software-controlled PECVD system enables deposition and optimization of layers and solar cell device using a cluster 5 process chambers. In the present work, several experiments have been carried out by varying the critical process parameters in order to optimize the i-layers for obtaining efficient hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Solar Energy Measurement System with Multiple Data Acquisition
Abstract: The major objective of this work is advancing the existing solar power generation technique by the measurement of different solar cell parameters with the help of different sensors. This technique is commonly known as data acquisition .For monitoring the sunlight we are using a solar panel which will also fulfill our power requirements. The authors are particularly emphasizing on the basic parameters of the solar panel such as light intensity, …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Design, Construction and Testing of a Solar Charged Multi-USB Power Bank Using Lithium-ion Batteries
Abstract: This work proposes the design of a solar-powered charger for low-power devices. The level of the charging current is controllable and any residue power is saved to a rechargeable 12-volt lithium-ion battery. The power source is the solar panel, which is connected to a power booster for faster charging of any USB device connected to it. Quick charging is 20% of the battery output current (almost 10,000 mA/h) so that …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 61–76 Read article