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A modeling methodology to evaluate the impact of temperature on Solar Home Systems for rural electrification
(2018)Solar Home Systems (SHS) have recently gained prominence as the most promising solution for increasing energy access in remote, off-grid communities. However, the higher than standard testing conditions (STC) temperatures ... -
A simple methodology for estimating battery lifetimes in Solar Home System design
(2017)The proliferation of Solar Home Systems (SHS) in recent times hopes to provide an alleviating solution to the global problem of energy poverty. Battery is usually the most expensive but important part of an SHS; it is also ... -
The long road to universal electrification: A critical look at present pathways and challenges
(2020)Nearly 840 million people still lack access to electricity, while over a billion more have an unreliable electricity connection. In this article, the three different electrification pathways—grid extension, centralized ... -
Quantifying the benefits of a solar home system-based DC microgrid for rural electrification
(2019)Off-grid solar home systems (SHSs) currently constitute a major source of providing basic electricity needs in un(der)-electrified regions of the world, with around 73 million households having benefited from off-grid solar ... -
Análisis técnico-económico de sistemas fotovoltaicos con almacenamiento de energía para clientes con tarifa residencial en Costa Rica
(2023-03-02)Como es conocido, la energía solar es un tipo de energía renovable que por su naturaleza se encuentra intrínsecamente influenciada por la variabilidad del recurso según sean las condiciones meteorológicas y geográficas del ... -
Síntesis de CeO2: propiedades del sol-gel y caracterización de las nanopartículas obtenidas
(2014)En este estudio se propone un método sol-gel eficiente para la síntesis de óxido de cerio (IV) nanoparticulado y se comprueba con imágenes AFM. La disolución no presenta impurezas, según revelan los análisis por TGA, ... -
A practical method for considering shading on photovoltaics systems energy yield
(2023-10-01)Along with the widespread adoption of solar energy, it is fundamental to develop methods and tools that help practitioners during the design phase of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Currently, multiple commercial software can ... -
Toward Thermochromic VO2 Nanoparticles Polymer Films Based Smart Windows Designed for Tropical Climates
(2022-10-10)Thermochromic smart windows have been extensively investigated due to two main benefits: first, the comfort for people in a room through avoiding high temperatures resulting from solar heating while taking advantage of the ... -
Testing a PV-battery Integrated Module Prototype
(2018-06-10)The fluctuating nature of solar power generation makes the coupling of energy storage and solar energy inevitable. This paper explores the integration of all the typical components of a PV-battery system in one single ... -
Comparison of PV-Battery Architectures for Residential Applications
(2016-04-04)The paper provides a comparison of four PV-battery architectures with dc and ac backbones, in terms of autarky, energy efficiency, battery size and reduction of annual electricity cost. The comparison is conducted based ... -
Energy Management System for the Photovoltaic Battery Integrated Module
(2018-12-02)Given the complementary nature of photovoltaic (PV) generation and energy storage, the combination of a solar panel and a battery pack in one single device is proposed. To realize this concept, the PV Battery Integrated ... -
PV-Battery Integrated Module as a Solution for Off-Grid Applications in the Developing World
(2018-06-03)The coupling of solar panels and energy storage is inevitable and especially pertinent in places with no access to the electricity grid. This combination must be modular, providing the opportunity to scale up the system ... -
Physical integration of a photovoltaic-battery system: A thermal analysis
(2017-12-15)Solar-battery systems are still expensive, bulky, and space consuming. To tackle these issues, we propose a novel device that combines all the components of a solar-battery system in one device. This device might help ... -
Physical Integration of PV-Battery System: Advantages, Challenges, and Thermal Model
(2016-04-04)We present a novel approach to physically integrate a PV module, dc/dc converter, dc/ac microinverter and a battery pack. The main advantages and challenges to realize this integration are presented. Since the thermal ... -
Constructing accurate equivalent electrical circuit models of lithium iron phosphate and lead–acid battery cells for solar home system applications
(2018-09-07)The past few years have seen strong growth of solar-based off-grid energy solutions such as Solar Home Systems (SHS) as a means to ameliorate the grave problem of energy poverty. Battery storage is an essential component ... -
Review of residential PV-storage architectures
(2016)This paper focuses on the most common PV-storage architectures that are designed for residential applications and that incorporate storage devices like batteries, hydrogen systems, supercapacitors, and flywheels. The main ... -
Selecting a suitable battery technology for the photovoltaic battery integrated module
(2019-10-31)The use of batteries is indispensable in stand-alone photovoltaic (PV) systems, and the physical integration of a battery pack and a PV panel in one device enables this concept while easing the installation and system ... -
Exploring the boundaries of Solar Home Systems (SHS) for off-grid electrification: Optimal SHS sizing for the multi-tier framework for household electricity access
(2019-04-15)With almost 1.1 billion people lacking access to electricity, solar-based off-grid products like Solar Home Systems (SHS) have become a promising solution to provide basic electricity needs in un(der)-electrified regions. ... -
Integrating a photovoltaic storage system in one device: A critical review
(2019-12-19)Due to the variable nature of the photovoltaic generation, energy storage is imperative, and the combination of both in one device is appealing for more efficient and easy-to-use devices. Among the myriads of proposed ... -
Estimating battery lifetimes in Solar Home System design using a practical modelling methodology
(2018-10-15)The rapid increase in the adoption of Solar Home Systems (SHS) in recent times hopes to ameliorate the global problem of energy poverty. The battery is a vital but usually the most expensive part of an SHS; owing to the ...
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