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Solar Compass Template

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About the Solar Compass format

Solar Compass is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems, Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques, Energy and Environment Impacts.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Solar Compass 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques Energy and Environment Impacts Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Photovoltaic Systems and Sustainability
ISSN2772-9400
Citation impact (2-yr)5.43
h-index21
i10-index46
Total citations1,531
Article processing charge$500
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of South Florida
Journal websitewww.sciencedirect.com
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Papers published in Solar Compass per year

1
2021
22
2022
32
2023
37
2024
46
2025

Citation impact of Solar Compass by publication year

0
2021
316
2022
649
2023
377
2024
145
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Solar Compass

Recent developments in state-of-the-art hydrogen energy technologies – Review of hydrogen storage materials

Rupali Nagar, S. K. Srivastava, Sterlin Leo Hudson et al. · 3 Feb 2023

Hydrogen energy has been assessed as a clean and renewable energy source for future energy demand. For harnessing hydrogen energy to its fullest potential, storage is a key parameter. It is well known that important hydrogen storage characteristics are operating pressure-temperature of hydrogen, hydrogen storage capacity, hydrogen absorption-desorption kinetics and heat transfer in the hydride…

Progress, opportunities and challenges of achieving net-zero emissions and 100% renewables

D. Renné · 22 Mar 2022

This paper reviews the status and prospects of global renewable energy deployments and their contribution to the total energy supply. Substantial renewable energy capacity expansion has occurred over the past decade due to decreasing costs and favorable policies. Globally, the power sector saw 256 GW of renewable power capacity added in 2020. The contribution of…

Review of deep learning techniques for power generation prediction of industrial solar photovoltaic plants

Shyam Singh Chandel, Ankit Gupta, Rahul Chandel et al. · 30 Oct 2023

Varying power generation by industrial solar photovoltaic plants impacts the steadiness of the electric grid which necessitates the prediction of solar power generation accurately. In this study, a comprehensive updated review of standalone and hybrid machine learning techniques for PV power forecasting is presented. Forecasting solar generation is of importance for the sustainability of grid…

Techno-economic viability of decentralised solar photovoltaic-based green hydrogen production for sustainable energy transition in Ghana

Louis Kwasi Osei, Flavio Odoi-Yorke, Richard Opoku et al. · 3 Feb 2024

Transition to a sustainable energy supply is essential for addressing the challenges of climate change and achieving a low-carbon future. Green hydrogen produced from solar photovoltaic (PV) systems presents a promising solution in Ghana, where energy demands are increasing rapidly. The levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) is considered a critical metric to evaluate hydrogen production…

Decarbonization of cooling of buildings

Bibek Bandyopadhyay, Madhumita Banerjee · 1 Aug 2022

Global energy demand for space cooling is growing very fast. In the emerging economies, building construction is projected to be a very intense activity in the coming years. This would mainly be driven by increasing population, growing wealth, rising aspirations of an improved lifestyle and rapid pace of urbanization. These countries are mostly in tropical…

Solar Compass template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Solar Compass format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Solar Compass template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Solar Compass use?
Solar Compass uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Solar Compass 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Solar Compass?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Solar Compass document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Solar Compass template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Solar Compass format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Solar Compass?
Solar Compass is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Solar Compass template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Solar Compass PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Solar Compass template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Solar Compass template cost?
You can start writing in the Solar Compass template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Solar Compass PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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