Description
This special issue is devoted to the integrated study of photovoltaics and will be published to give researchers appreciation of where the discipline has come from. We aim to provide an advanced forum for studies related to the proposed fields with all topics below. The objective of this special issue is to present recent advances and emerging cross-disciplinary in the field of photovoltaics engineering. The impact of new emerging markets in c-Si photovoltaic production (PV) has pulled down its price in the last decade, giving little space to new generation PV: the range of efficiency-cost that was before expected to be covered by amorphous silicon multi-junction PV and I-III-V and II-VI group alloys (e.g. CIGS, CIS, CdTe), was later on occupied by a kind of new first generation PV, with worthless improvements from the new generation side. This fact represented a challenge even for the so-called third-generation PV, the very high efficiency III-V compound devices (e.g. InGaP/InGaAs/Ge) for concentrating PV applications: at cell efficiencies below 40% CPV is still hardly competitive with new generation c-Si flat panel modules, with efficiencies above 20% at one sun. Failure analysis is also growing in importance and in parallel both with new product development and with old power plant monitoring. Within this competitive landscape, all research centres involved in the research, development, production and monitoring of PV products need independent verification and high-quality accredited measurements in the development process. There are new challenges on the indoor and outdoor electrical, thermal, optical and mechanical characterization of PV cells and modules. Some challenges arise from the application of standard procedures to products having technical aspects (e.g. geometries, optical, electrical or thermal characteristics) that were not taken into account when standard procedures where developed and to which standard procedures need to be adapted. Other challenges arise from the need of new standards for new characterization methods.
The special issue will thus focus on both the aspects above, asking researchers among the world best experts in the fields to describe the new characterization challenges and to discuss these new challenges. Among various characterization techniques that will be discussed: electrical characterization of single and multi-junction flat-panel PV module; spectral characterization and thermal characterization; characterization of bi-facial modules and of novel architectures; photoluminescence and innovative imaging techniques; performance dependence on total irradiance and of the angle of incidence; PV modeling.
This issue will publish reviews and research articles. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. Full experimental and methodological details, as applicable, must be provided. The American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences is an open access peer reviewed technical journal which publishes original research contributions and is an unparalleled resource for key advances in the field of engineering. Scope of the journal includes but not limited to applied physics and applied mathematics, automation and control, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, data engineering and software engineering, earth and environmental engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering and operations research, information technology and informatics, materials science, measurement and metrology, mechanical engineering, medical physics, power engineering, signal processing and telecommunications.
Manuscripts regarding original research proposals and research ideas would be highly appreciated. Manuscripts containing summaries and surveys on research cooperation and actual and future projects (as those founded by national governments or others) are likewise appreciated, as they provide interesting information for a broad field of users.
All accepted papers of this special issue will be published free of charge.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Solar Cells
- Photovoltaic Systems
- Photovoltaics Development, Efficiency and Growth
- Environmental Impact of Photovoltaic Technologies
- Photovoltaics Manufacturing
- Photovoltaics Applications
- Photovoltaics Advantages
- Production and Monitoring of PV
- Solar Farms
Guest Editors
Name | Affilation |
Mauro Pravettoni | Researcher, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, Switzerland |
Gianluca Corbellini | Researcher, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, Switzerland |
Alessandro Virtuani | Researcher, Private Consultant, Italy |
Matteo Marzoli | Researcher, Private Consultant, Italy |
Matthew Norton | Researcher, University of Cyprus, Cyprus |
Research Article
Fast and Robust Maximum Power Point Tracking for Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Pages : 755-769
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.755.769
Published On : January 17, 2016
A Novel Prototype of a Small-Scale Solar Power Plant: dynamic Simulation and Thermoeconomic Analysis
Pages : 770-788
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.770.788
Published On : February 8, 2016
Design Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) on Photovoltaic Panels using Fuzzy Logic Method
Pages : 789-797
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.789.797
Published On : August 10, 2016
Investigation
Simulation and Experimental Analysis of a Demonstrative Solar Heating and Cooling Plant Installed in Naples (Italy)
Pages : 798-813
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.798.813
Published On : October 10, 2016
Energy Audit of Health Care Facilities: Dynamic Simulation of Energy Performances and Energy-Oriented Refurbishment of System and Equipment for Microclimatic Control
Pages : 814-834
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.814.834
Published On : January 20, 2016
Evaluating the Effects of Climate Change and Variability on Water Resources: A Case Study of the Cheliff Basin in Algeria
Pages : 835-845
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.835.845
Published On : May 12, 2016
Near Critical Carbon Dioxide Sorption Induced Crystallization in PET
Pages : 846-853
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.846.853
Published On : June 18, 2016
Dynamic Simulation and Optimum Operation Strategy of a Trigeneration System Serving a Hospital
Pages : 854-867
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.854.867
Published On : August 29, 2016
Evaluation and Sociolinguistic Analysis of Text Features for Gender and Age Identification
Pages : 868-876
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.868.876
Published On : September 25, 2016
Hand Anthropometric Data for Saudi Arabia Engineering Students of Aged 20-26 Years at King Khalid University
Pages : 877-888
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.877.888
Published On : September 27, 2016
Traction Enhancing Products Affect Maximum Torque at the Shoe-Floor Interface: A Potential Increased Risk of ACL Injury
Pages : 889-893
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.889.893
Published On : September 28, 2016
Robust and Efficient Controller to Design a Standalone Source Supplied DC and AC Load Powered by Photovoltaic Generator
Pages : 894-901
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.894.901
Published On : October 26, 2016
Piezoelectric Co-Rotational 3-Node Shell Element
Pages : 902-912
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.902.912
Published On : October 15, 2016
Mechanical Properties of Waste Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Metallized Films (BOPP), LLDPE: LDPE Films with Sisal Fibres
Pages : 913-920
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.913.920
Published On : November 2, 2016
Control of Bubble Formation at the Optical Fiber Tip by Analyzing Ultrasound Acoustic Waves
Pages : 921-927
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.921.927
Published On : November 2, 2016
Literature Review
Impact of Building Function on Thermal Comfort: A Review Paper
Pages : 928-945
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.928.945
Published On : November 2, 2016
A Brief Introduction to the Bird Strike Numerical Simulation
Pages : 946-950
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.946.950
Published On : November 4, 2016
Periodontal Bone Substitutes Application Techniques and Cost Evaluation: A Review
Pages : 951-961
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.951.961
Published On : November 8, 2016
Physiologic Human Fluids and Swelling Behavior of Hydrophilic Biocompatible Hybrid Ceramo-Polymeric Materials
Pages : 962-972
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.962.972
Published On : November 8, 2016
Quantization of Map-Based Neuronal Model for Embedded Simulations of Neurobiological Networks in Real-Time
Pages : 973-984
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.973.984
Published On : November 9, 2016
Review Article
A Perspective on 3D Bioprinting Technology: Present and Future
Pages : 985-990
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.985.990
Published On : November 16, 2016
Mitochondria are Naturally Micro Robots - A review
Pages : 991-1002
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.991.1002
Published On : November 18, 2016
We are Addicted to Vitamins C and E-A Review
Pages : 1003-1018
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1003.1018
Published On : November 19, 2016
Thermodynamics, Non-Linear Isotherms, Statistical Modeling and Optimization of Phosphorus Adsorption from Wastewater
Pages : 1019-1026
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1019.1026
Published On : November 19, 2016
Biomimetic and Evolutionary Design Driven Innovation in Sustainable Products Development
Pages : 1027-1036
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1027.1036
Published On : November 24, 2016
From Structural Colors to Super-Hydrophobicity and Achromatic Transparent Protective Coatings: Ion Plating Plasma Assisted TiO2 and SiO2 Nano-Film Deposition
Pages : 1037-1045
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1037.1045
Published On : November 24, 2016
The Effect of Vessel Speed on Fuel Consumption and Exhaust Gas Emissions
Pages : 1046-1053
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1046.1053
Published On : November 25, 2016
The Effect of RSA Exponential Key Growth on the Multi-Core Computational Resource
Pages : 1054-1061
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1054.1061
Published On : November 25, 2016
Future Medicine Services Robotics
Pages : 1062-1087
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1062.1087
Published On : November 26, 2016
Recent Advances in Point of Care Diagnostic Tools: A Review
Pages : 1088-1095
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1088.1095
Published On : November 28, 2016
Hybrid Ceramo-Polymeric Nanocomposite for Biomimetic Scaffolds Design and Preparation
Pages : 1096-1105
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1096.1105
Published On : November 30, 2016
Present a Mechatronic System Having Able to Determine the Concentration of Carotenoids
Pages : 1106-1111
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1106.1111
Published On : December 7, 2016
One Can Slow Down the Aging through Antioxidants
Pages : 1112-1126
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1112.1126
Published On : December 8, 2016
Correlation of Biodiversity of Algal Genera with Special Reference to the Waste Water Effluents from Industries
Pages : 1127-1133
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1127.1133
Published On : December 9, 2016
Analysis and Mechanical Design Solutions for Sit-To-Stand Assisting Devices
Pages : 1134-1143
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1134.1143
Published On : December 11, 2016
Technique for In-Vivo Measurements of Heart Deformation Using Digital Image Correlation
Pages : 1144-1149
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1144.1149
Published On : December 14, 2016
Effects of Playing Surface and Shoe Type on ACL Tears in Soccer Players
Pages : 1150-1157
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1150.1157
Published On : December 15, 2016
Potentiality of Biogas as Renewable Energy Technology and its role for the Conservation of Environment
Pages : 1158-1163
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1158.1163
Published On : December 16, 2016
About Homeopathy or ≪Similia Similibus Curentur≫
Pages : 1164-1172
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1164.1172
Published On : December 16, 2016
Exploitation of Battery Energy Storage in Load Frequency Control -A Literature Survey
Pages : 1173-1188
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1173.1188
Published On : December 17, 2016
The Basic Elements of Life's
Pages : 1189-1197
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1189.1197
Published On : December 17, 2016
Fatigue Life Prediction of Screw Blade in Screw Sand Washing Machine under Random Load with Gauss Distribution
Pages : 1198-1212
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1198.1212
Published On : December 22, 2016
Flexible Stem Trabecular Prostheses
Pages : 1213-1221
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1213.1221
Published On : December 22, 2016
Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Optimizing a Temporally Redistributing Support Interface
Pages : 1222-1231
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1222.1231
Published On : December 22, 2016
Smart Orthopaedic Implants: Applications in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Pages : 1232-1238
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1232.1238
Published On : December 23, 2016
Recent Results on the Brittle Fracture of Terfenol-D Specimens under Magnetic Field
Pages : 1239-1246
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1239.1246
Published On : December 28, 2016
A Review of Recent Results on 3D Effects
Pages : 1247-1260
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1247.1260
Published On : December 28, 2016
Three-Dimensional in Bonded Joints: A Short Review
Pages : 1261-1268
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1261.1268
Published On : December 31, 2016
Multiaxial Fatigue Strength to Notched specimens made of 40CrMoV13.9
Pages : 1269-1291
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1269.1291
Published On : December 31, 2016
Key-Hole Notches in Isostatic Graphite: A Review of Some Recent Data
Pages : 1292-1300
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1292.1300
Published On : December 31, 2016
Stiffened Panels Damage Tolerance Determination using an Optimization Procedure based on a Linear Delamination Growth Approach
Pages : 1301-1317
DOI : 10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1301.1317
Published On : December 31, 2016