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Solar thermal utilization can be divided into low-temperature thermal utilization (below 80 °C), medium-temperature thermal utilization (80–250 °C) and high-temperature thermal utilization (above 250 °C).
Through looking forward to the development trend of solar energy utilization from the aspects of improving efficiency, reducing cost, and diversifying utilization methods etc., we find that the utilization of solar energy resources has entered the fast track of development.
The low-temperature thermal utilization is relatively mature, and it is also the most widely used form of application in, such as the solar heating systems ( Hansen and Vad, 2018 ).
As solar thermal power generation technology becomes increasingly mature and widespread, the application potential of concentrated solar thermal utilization in other fields, however, is still rarely explored, especially in the field of industrial processes ( Iparraguirre et al., 2016 ).
Vision Solar energy utilisation is one of the most promising avenues for addressing the world's energy and environmental problems because of its many advantages, including its abundant and convenient availability, and its pollution-free and sustainable nature.
Illustrated in Fig. 4 is the correlation between solar cell efficiency and temperature. As temperature rises, efficiency experiences a decline attributed to heightened electron–hole recombination rates and alterations in the bandgap properties of materials.
3 · Global solar thermal industry The total solar heating capacity in operation worldwide …
The identified challenges include developing new materials, enhanced performance, accelerated system installation and improved manufacturing processes, …
Table 1: Location, study approach, objectives and methods of the studies. The status of solar energy utilization, development opportunities and challenges in Ethiopia. It further articulated that Ethiopia has high solar energy potential …
By comparing the status of four different solar energy utilizations, we found that the efficiency …
solar thermal utilizations such as desalination, sterilization and power generation (Figure 1), in which crucial highlighted issues toward point-of-use applications are (energy transfer …
Based on global distribution of solar energy and its feature, this paper …
of solar thermal utilization. Among them, microstructure-enabled solar evaporation received the most ... analysis have been discussed as well. Addresses 1School 2 of Physics, Southeast …
The evolution toward steady-state and transient thermal analysis enhances our understanding of the dynamic thermal behavior of solar cells. Temperature-dependent …
Renewable energy is becoming a more familiar part of the creation of a clean and green world. Among all renewable energy sources, solar energy is more abundant, environment friendly …
3 · Global solar thermal industry The total solar heating capacity in operation worldwide grew from 196 to 560 gigawatts thermal between 2010 and 2023, although in the last few …
By comparing the status of four different solar energy utilizations, we found that the efficiency range of solar energy utilization is 30-80%; the average efficiency of solar lighting...
This Special Issue of Applied Thermal Engineering served as a vital platform to researchers across the globe for delving deeper into the multifaceted domain of low-grade …
Based on global distribution of solar energy and its feature, this paper discusses a review about solar energy''s utilization techniques, mainly discusses the latest development …
Solar energy, being the most widely used renewable source due to its easy …
conducted a comprehensive thermal and energy performance analysis of a solar-driven desiccant cooling system. The simulation results indicated that the system could provide
Solar energy is abundantly present in most parts of the world where there are human activities. The vast abundance and inexhaustibility of solar energy, when coupled with low carbon …
conducted a comprehensive thermal and energy performance analysis of a solar-driven desiccant cooling system. The simulation results indicated that the system could provide
Based on the development status of solar medium and low temperature thermal utilization systems, this paper introduced the application and performance research on …
At present, the development of renewable energy is a common goal, and there is a global consensus among countries around the world. By 2023, the global cumulative …
Through a systematic literature survey, this review study summarizes the …
Based on the development status of solar medium and low temperature …
The consequence of these reasons can undoubtedly maximize the utilization of solar energy besides improving the amount of water generated by a solar still. For instance, …
Solar energy, being the most widely used renewable source due to its easy collection and local application advantages, has seen various technologies being applied in …
Download Citation | On Jul 24, 2023, Ashenafi Bekele Mulatu and others published The Status of Solar Energy Utilization and Development in Ethiopia | Find, read and cite all the research you …
This vision article offers a brief overview of state-of-the-art and representative low-grade heat utilization technologies (as summarized in Fig. 1), including heat pumps, power …
solar thermal utilizations such as desalination, sterilization and power generation (Figure 1), in …
Through a systematic literature survey, this review study summarizes the world solar energy status (including concentrating solar power and solar PV power) along with the …
Figure 2: Uganda Energy Demand Source: A. M. Mueller, Energy Sources in Uganda and Solar Radiation The figure below shows the major sources of energy generation in Uganda, from …