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Solar Energy Advances Template

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Solar Energy Advances is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques, Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems, Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics.

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

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Publishes research inPhotovoltaic System Optimization Techniques Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics Building Energy and Comfort Optimization Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
ISSN2667-1131
Citation impact (2-yr)5.15
h-index20
i10-index42
Total citations1,302
Article processing charge$2,750
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Kassel
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Solar Energy Advances per year

12
2021
19
2022
17
2023
37
2024
40
2025

Citation impact of Solar Energy Advances by publication year

217
2021
427
2022
162
2023
297
2024
166
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Solar Energy Advances

Update 2022 – A fundamental look at supply side energy reserves for the planet

Marc Pérez, Richard Perez · 1 Jan 2022

Energy on our planet is central to the functioning of our ecosystem and modern human society. This work attempts to put the various renewable and non-renewable energy sources at our disposition into context with extant and future human energy consumption. The 79,000 TWyr of solar energy hitting the earth's surface annually constitutes the largest readily…

Comparison of PVT - heat pump systems with reference systems for the energy supply of a single-family house

Bharat Chhugani, Peter Pärisch, Sebastian Helmling et al. · 6 Dec 2022

Photovoltaic - Thermal (PVT) collectors convert solar radiation into useful heat and electricity simultaneously, and with the same PV area, higher solar energy is harvested; hence PVT can be a key technology for the future supply of buildings. The paper compares different heat supply systems for a single-family house, focusing on PVT and heat pump…

Advancements and challenges in solar photovoltaic technologies: enhancing technical performance for sustainable clean energy – A review

M. Nagaraja, Wahidul K. Biswas, Chithirai Pon Selvan · 11 Dec 2024

Given the current state of sustainable, clean energy, most researchers are concentrating on alternative energy resources. Solar photovoltaic (PV) has become especially prominent in thematic research on energy these days. Research focusing on the keys to improving the energy efficiency of solar photovoltaics and managing the end-of-life issue, more specifically in materials recycling and reusing,…

Deep learning in defects detection of PV modules: A review

Katleho Masita, Ali N. Hasan, Thokozani Shongwe et al. · 1 Jan 2025

Identifying defects in photovoltaic (PV) modules is essential for ensuring optimal performance and prolonging their operational lifespan. Traditional manual inspection methods are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and subject to human error, necessitating the development of automated, efficient detection techniques. With the increasing scale of PV power plants, there is a pressing need for automated, accurate, and efficient…

Evaluation of a solar photovoltaic thermal (PVT) system in a dairy farm in Germany

Sahand Hosouli, João Gomes, Alexander Loris et al. · 1 Jan 2023

Livestock farms are a major contributor to CO2 emissions. The use of renewable energy sources (RES) is an important step to mitigate emissions from farms. This paper develops and evaluates a market-integrated, cost-effective, and case-sensitive RES solution for livestock farms. For this purpose, the dairy farm at LVAT-ATB in Germany; which includes three barns for…

Solar Energy Advances template — frequently asked questions

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What reference style does Solar Energy Advances use?
Solar Energy Advances 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 Energy Advances 12 (2023) 45–58.
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