Solar Technologies – Page 16 – TechConnect Briefs

Direct Pulsed Laser Crystallization of Photoactive thin films at Room Temperature

Cheng G.J., Zhang Yi, Purdue University, US

Photoactive semiconductor materials used for thin film solar cells have been considered one of the most promising technologies with demonstrated high efficiency in both lab scale cells. World-wide research and development (R&D) have been carried [...]

New Technology: DG Controller for Intelligent Hybrid-Renewable Generation Dispatch to Smart-Grid

Olson D., XTRLs International, US

XTRLs International has developed a new control technology for intelligent load-following and demand-response dispatch of customer-owned integrated Distributed Generation in smart-grid applications by Utility Distribution Companies (UDC), demand response aggregators or end-user customers. The DG [...]

Bioenergy production from wastes and wastewaters in China

Fang H.H.P., The University of Hong Kong, HK

China is investing billions of US dollars annually on renewable energy production. China is leading the world not only in wind and solar energy production, but also in harnessing bioenergy from wastes and wastewater. The [...]

Mobile Hybrid Structures: Feasibility and Advantages

Gizara A.R., Integrated Power Technology Corporation, US

Several novel configurations of mobile oceanic renewable energy systems are presented with emphasis on advantages over existing planned offshore development. Consideration of certain historic weather and levelized cost of energy data indicates profitable operation for [...]

Competitive Advantageous Green Energy Technologies – Photovoltaic, Geothermal & Wind

Hullavarad N., Hullavarad S., Hullavarad N., Hullavarad S., University of Alaska Fairbanks, US

The objective of the study is to identify the changes in trends of non-fossil fuel energy industry demand, growth and opportunities. The study uses the databases such as patents, news events, income/financial statements to assess [...]

Interactions of Rocks with Supercritical CO2 and Water in Enhanced Geothermal Systems and Beyond

Petro M., PARC, a Xerox company, US

There is an abundance of heat but lack of fluids underground. Current drilling and fracturing technologies can provide necessary access to the hot rocks, creating so-called Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). Despite the 100-fold increase in [...]

Solar, Renewable Energy Technologies & Materials

Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System Parity with PJM Generation

Jansson P.M., Schmalzel J.L., Barreiro C., Rowan University, US

This research provides compelling economic and technical analysis of photovoltaic (PV) system performance in New Jersey and contrasts the generation availability marginal pricing on the world’s largest regional transmission organization (PJM). This analysis indicates that [...]

Design and Development of Photovoltaic Systems

Lyshevski S.E., Rochester Institute of Technology, US

Significant efforts have being concentrated on low-cost, efficient, renewable, sustainable, safe and portable energy sources and systems. Recently, different photovoltaic technologies, solar cells, energy storage and power electronics energy solutions have been emerged and under [...]

SolarSlim: the thinnest Solar Thermal Panel ever

Marcuccio T., Costruzioni Solari, IT

We research and produce a wide range of innovative solar thermal devices applying nanotechnology materials. We’re the proud manufacturers of THE THINNEST SOLAR THERMAL COLLECTOR, whose extraordinary size and efficiency allow its integration with solar/PV [...]