Advances in Solar Energy Research

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This book covers major technological advancements in, and evolving applications of, thermal and photovoltaic solar energy systems. Advances in technologies for harnessing solar energy are extensively discussed, with topics including the fabrication, compaction and optimization of energy grids, solar cells and panels. Leading international experts discuss the applications, challenges and future prospects of research in this increasingly vital field, providing a valuable resource for all researchers working in this field. Front Matter ....Pages i-xx Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Introduction to Advances in Solar Energy Research (Himanshu Tyagi, Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Prodyut R. Chakraborty, Satvasheel Powar)....Pages 3-11 Techno-Economic Potential of Large-Scale Solar Deployment in the US (Shahinur Rahman, Arif I. Sarwat, Haneen Aburub)....Pages 13-43 Solar Radiation Assessment and Forecasting Using Satellite Data (Akriti Masoom, Yashwant Kashyap, Ankit Bansal)....Pages 45-71 Front Matter ....Pages 73-73 Advances in Solar Energy: Solar Cells and Their Applications (Amlan K. Pal, Hannah C. Potter)....Pages 75-127 Natural Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Fabrication, Characterization, and Challenges (D. Ganta, K. Combrink, R. Villanueva)....Pages 129-155 Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) for Rooftop—Compact System Approach (Muhammad Burhan, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Kim Choon Ng)....Pages 157-174 Metal–Organic Frameworks in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (I. R. Perera, C. V. Hettiarachchi, R. J. K. U. Ranatunga)....Pages 175-219 Fullerene-Free Molecular Acceptors for Organic Photovoltaics (Amaresh Mishra, Satya Narayan Sahu)....Pages 221-279 Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells as Potential Candidate for Indoor/Diffused Light Harvesting Applications: From BIPV to Self-powered IoTs (G. Gokul, Sourava C. Pradhan, Suraj Soman)....Pages 281-316 On the Use of Origami for Solar Energy Harvesting (Swapnik Jagarlapudi, Sudheer Siddapureddy, Dhiraj V. Patil)....Pages 317-330 Front Matter ....Pages 331-331 Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Solar Thermal Power Generation—Overview of the Technology and Microchannel Receiver Development (Vinod Narayanan, Brian M. Fronk, Thomas L’Estrange, Erfan Rasouli)....Pages 333-355 Reduced Order Heat Exchanger Models for Low-to-Medium Temperature Range Solar Thermal Applications (Rudrodip Majumdar, Sandip K. Saha)....Pages 357-393 Shell-and-Tube Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage (ST-LHTES) (Amit Shrivastava, Prodyut R. Chakraborty)....Pages 395-441 Front Matter ....Pages 443-443 Current Trends and Future Roadmap for Solar Fuels ( Gurudayal)....Pages 445-484 Low GWP Refrigerants for Energy Conservation and Environmental Sustainability (Kutub Uddin, Bidyut Baran Saha, Kyaw Thu, Shigeru Koyama)....Pages 485-517 Application of Nanofluid-Based Direct Absorption Solar Collector in Once-Through Multistage Flash Desalination System (Kapil Garg, Vikrant Khullar, Sarit K. Das, Himanshu Tyagi)....Pages 519-535 Experimental Investigation into the Applicability of Nanoparticles in Purification of Sewage Water Through Usage of Solar Energy (Virender Ohri, Vikrant Khullar)....Pages 537-549 Solar Assisted Gasification (Anirudh Singh, Ankur Kaundal, Raj Krishna Jha, Satvasheel Powar, Atul Dhar)....Pages 551-575 Solar Thermal Powered Bakery Oven (Ayushi Mishra, Satvasheel Powar, Atul Dhar)....Pages 577-592