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Harnessing the sun: Designing and Building a Solar Collector

Harnessing the sun: Designing and Building a Solar Collector

Chabane, Foued
Moummi, Noureddine

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Technology & Engineering

ISBN10: 6208433657
ISBN13: 9786208433659
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Mar 12 2025
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Solar thermal energy has emerged as a pivotal technology in the transition toward sustainable and renewable energy solutions. This paper explores advancements in solar thermal collectors, including innovations in materials, nanotechnology, and hybrid photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems. It discusses various collector designs-flat plate, evacuated tube, parabolic trough, and Fresnel reflectors-highlighting their applications in domestic heating, industrial processes, and large-scale power generation. Key principles of solar energy conversion, such as heat transfer mechanisms and efficiency optimization, are examined in detail. Furthermore, the paper delves into modern integration techniques, including artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), which enhance performance monitoring and system automation. The future prospects of solar thermal energy, including improvements in thermal energy storage and decentralized energy distribution, are also explored. By leveraging these technological advancements, solar thermal energy is poised to play a crucial role in global energy sustainability and carbon footprint reduction.

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