Enhancing the Performance of Solar Air Heaters: Effect of the shape of absorbers and added Baffles
Available online 25 April 2026
This research article examines how altering the absorber plate surface shape and adding baffles within the air duct can improve the performance and efficiency of solar air heaters (SAHs). The modifications...
A bibliometric analysis of advances in electrochemical CO₂ reduction reaction based on patents
Available online 12 April 2026
This paper systematically reviews and analyzes publicly available patents related to electrochemical CO₂ reduction technology from 2008 to 2024. Global patent applications in this field have grown exponentially,...
An optimal sizing framework for renewable energy microgrids considering stationary batteries & electric vehicles as mobile energy storage systems: case study in Morocco
Available online 11 April 2026
The intermittent nature of renewable energy sources poses a significant challenge to the stability of energy systems. This challenge is exacerbated by the increasing global demand and low-carbon transition...
Coupled effects of carbon monoxide poisoning, platinum loading, and membrane degradation on the performance of high-temperature PEM fuel cells
Available online 8 April 2026
High-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells (HT-PEMFCs) are promising energy-conversion devices owing to their simplified water management and improved tolerance to carbon monoxide in reformate...
Energy storage and saving technologies: a review on SDEWES 2023 special issue
March 2026
The 18th Conference on Sustainable Energy, Water and Environmental Systems (SDEWES) served as a global meeting point for scientists, engineers, and decision-makers to exchange ideas on integrated resource...
Battery sizing and performance evaluation of battery electric vehicles
March 2026
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is a promising solution to reduce air pollution. Batteries serve as the primary energy storage system (ESS) in EVs, and their sizing significantly affects their...
Exhaust heat utilization of a household generator engine for refrigeration purposes: case study
March 2026
The exhaust gas heat of an internal combustion engine (ICE) can potentially yield the cooling effect of a diffusion absorption refrigerator (DAR). One of the electricity generators in rural areas is...
Advanced optimization strategies for resilient and cost-efficient hydrogen-based AC/DC microgrids with integrated RES and BESS
March 2026
Currently, renewable energy sources (RESs) are crucial for advancing sustainable and resilient energy systems owing to their integration into alternating current and direct current microgrids. However,...
Smart grid cybersecurity: anomaly detection in solar power systems using deep learning
March 2026
This study explores the application of deep learning techniques, specifically long short-term memory (LSTM) networks, to detect anomalies in solar power production within a smart grid framework. Given...
Monetization of life-cycle based environmental impacts: a case study on external environmental costs of steel-based wear parts for biogas plants
March 2026
This study investigates the external environmental costs (EEC) of steel-based wear-parts used in biogas plants by monetizing the life-cycle-based environmental impacts caused throughout the entire life...
Improvement in energy conservation and thermal stability of a refrigerator through integration of phase change materials: a CFD analysis
March 2026
Reducing the energy consumption of domestic refrigeration appliances has been a key research focus over the past decade. This study presents an innovative approach that integrates phase change materials...
Impact of OMEx e-fuels for CO2 emissions abatement in light-duty commercial vehicles
March 2026
E-fuels, such as oxymethylene dimethyl ethers (OMEx), represent a promising alternative to conventional fuels to reduce engine emissions and extend their durability. They are highly oxygenated fuels...
Optimization of renewable energy management using machine learning and genetic algorithms
Available online 29 March 2026
This study aims to develop an optimized Energy Management System (EMS) that effectively integrates photovoltaic (PV) energy and load forecasting with intelligent control strategies to reduce energy...
A Novel Dual-Objective Metric for Temperature and Spatial Uniformity in Photovoltaic/Thermal Systems
Available online 26 March 2026
In photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems, the reduction in average temperature and improvement in spatial temperature uniformity are widely acknowledged as two critical objectives that necessitate simultaneous...
Advancements in polymer-based phase change materials for thermal energy storage: a systematic review
Available online 24 March 2026
Phase change materials (PCMs) are recognized for their ability to absorb and release substantial latent heat, making them essential for enhancing energy storage density and thermal regulation. Polymeric...
Cutting-edge advancements in phase change materials for thermal energy storage: innovations and applications
Available online 27 February 2026
•PCM classifications and key criteria for selecting suitable PCM materials.•Thermal, physical, and chemical factors in PCM material selection.•Explores enhancement methods to address PCM issues like...
Integration of gravity energy storage and deep learning for optimal vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems in residential microgrids
Available online 25 February 2026
The vehicle-to-grid (V2G) concept is a key element in the successful transition to smart grids and smart cities. The optimal integration and operation of V2G is challenging owing to the fluctuating...
Optimizing passive cooling systems for PV/PCM performance: a study on fin geometry and phase change material variations in extreme climates
Available online 24 February 2026
•Passive design achieves 13.71% electrical efficiency without active components.•Geometric optimization surpasses active systems in performance efficiency.•Thermal performance enhanced by PCM type and...
Impacts of Collector Geometry on Performance of Solar Air Heater System under Forced and Natural Air Circulation Processes
Available online 24 February 2026
This experimental study investigated the thermal performance of three distinct external collector geometries of a single-pass solar air heater under both natural and forced air circulation processes...
Technical and economic assessment of a hybrid solar PV-grid geothermal system in arid climates
Available online 16 February 2026
This study explored the implementation of a combined geothermal and solar energy system tailored for space conditioning in arid climates, with Kuwait serving as the principal case study. The proposed...
Experimental comparison on flat, wavy and louvered fins of vertical-finned microchannel heat exchangers
Available online 13 February 2026
The drainage challenges of conventional microchannel heat exchangers under wet and frosting conditions severely limit their application in air-source heat pumps. This study introduces a vertical-finned...
Evaluating the Electrochemical Deposition of Nanostructured Materials for Advanced Energy Storage: A systemic Review of Supercapacitors
Available online 13 February 2026
Electrochemical deposition (ED) has emerged as a key fabrication technique for the development of high-purity nanostructured materials for energy storage (ES) applications. In this study, focus was...
Optimal energy storage capacity configuration for PV-energy storage charging stations driven by PV-charging dual variables
Available online 13 February 2026
•Proposes TFA-DPC clustering to divide PV scenarios, reducing uncertainty interference;•Designs MHPIS model for EV charging demand, enabling multi-variable sampling;•Optimizes storage capacity via EBKA,...
BYD blade battery for sustainable mobility: review of technical, economic, and environmental aspects
Available online 13 February 2026
This novel study aims to evaluate the BYD blade battery, positioning it as a transformative solution to key limitations in current electric vehicle (EV) battery technologies, namely, safety, lifespan,...
A numerical investigation on using hydrogen as a fuel additive to a spark-ignition engine fueled by a gasoline-methanol blend
Available online 3 February 2026
•Using methanol in gasoline engines increased fuel consumption significantly•Adding hydrogen to gasoline-methanol blends greatly reduced fuel consumption•Using methanol and hydrogen caused a slight...