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Solar photovoltaic cooling and power enhancement systems: A review (2025)
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Utomo, B., Darkwa, J., Du, D., & Worall, M. (in press). Solar photovoltaic cooling and power enhancement systems: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews,

The development of an efficient photovoltaic system could play a vital role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals and the global Net Zero emission target. However, the operation of photovoltaic is reliant on its operating temperatures, causing a... Read More about Solar photovoltaic cooling and power enhancement systems: A review.

Experimental study of liquid optical filtration PV/T modules with different working fluids (2025)
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Cui, Y., Tian, S., & Zhu, J. (2025). Experimental study of liquid optical filtration PV/T modules with different working fluids. Renewable Energy, Article 122893. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2025.122893

The working fluid influences on energy performance of a solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) module are investigated experimentally, the MXene, ethylene glycol (EG) and distilled water (DIW) are considered in this study. The effects of a liquid optical... Read More about Experimental study of liquid optical filtration PV/T modules with different working fluids.

Impact of porous host materials on the compromise of thermochemical energy storage performance (2025)
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Chen, J., Zhang, Y., Chen, Z., Gan, G., & Su, Y. (2025). Impact of porous host materials on the compromise of thermochemical energy storage performance. Renewable Energy, 245, Article 122784. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2025.122784

Thermochemical energy storage (TCES) systems address renewable energy intermittency with high energy density and negligible heat loss. CaCl2, known for its high reaction enthalpy and cost-effectiveness, faces challenges such as deliquescence and poor... Read More about Impact of porous host materials on the compromise of thermochemical energy storage performance.

Combination of Wall Insulation and PCMs in External Walls of Typical Residential Buildings in the UK and Their Impact on Building Energy Consumption (2025)
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Zhang, Y., OMER, S., & Hu, R. (2025). Combination of Wall Insulation and PCMs in External Walls of Typical Residential Buildings in the UK and Their Impact on Building Energy Consumption. Buildings, 15(6), 1-27. https://doi.org/10.3390/++buildings15060854

With growing concerns over global warming and the significant contribution of buildings to energy consumption, reducing energy demand in buildings has become crucial. This study addresses this issue by investigating the integration of phase-change... Read More about Combination of Wall Insulation and PCMs in External Walls of Typical Residential Buildings in the UK and Their Impact on Building Energy Consumption.

A systematic evaluation of sorption-based thermochemical energy storage for building applications: Material development, reactor design, and system integration (2025)
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Liu, X., Yang, F., Liu, X., & Wu, Y. (2025). A systematic evaluation of sorption-based thermochemical energy storage for building applications: Material development, reactor design, and system integration. Renewable Energy, 245, Article 122831. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2025.122831

Sorption-based thermochemical energy storage (TCES) has attracted substantial attention due to its remarkable potential for long-term and high-capacity heat storage. The efficacy of a TCES system hinges on the seamless integration and coordinated ope... Read More about A systematic evaluation of sorption-based thermochemical energy storage for building applications: Material development, reactor design, and system integration.

创意城市视角下京杭大运河 ( 杭州段 ) 国家文化公园发 展框架：遗产保护与基础设施城市主义结合的公共政策 = The Framework Development Of The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (Hangzhou Section) National Cultural Park From The Perspective Of Creative Cities (2025)
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Shao, Z., & Tang, Y. (in press). 创意城市视角下京杭大运河 ( 杭州段 ) 国家文化公园发 展框架：遗产保护与基础设施城市主义结合的公共政策 = The Framework Development Of The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (Hangzhou Section) National Cultural Park From The Perspective Of Creative Cities. UED Magazine, 2025(156), 88-94

Based on the concept of the creative city, this article discusses the impact of culture-led and heritage-led regeneration on the development of the Grand Canal National Cultural Park. The paper defines and examines 'flow' and 'fixity' by exploring th... Read More about 创意城市视角下京杭大运河 ( 杭州段 ) 国家文化公园发 展框架：遗产保护与基础设施城市主义结合的公共政策 = The Framework Development Of The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (Hangzhou Section) National Cultural Park From The Perspective Of Creative Cities.

Integrated Phase-Change Materials in a Hybrid Windcatcher Ventilation System (2025)
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Eso, O., Darkwa, J., & Calautit, J. (2025). Integrated Phase-Change Materials in a Hybrid Windcatcher Ventilation System. Energies, 18(4), Article 848. https://doi.org/10.3390/en18040848

Windcatchers are effective passive ventilation systems, but their inability to actively reduce and stabilize supply air temperatures reduces indoor cooling performance. This study addresses this limitation by integrating encapsulated phase-change mat... Read More about Integrated Phase-Change Materials in a Hybrid Windcatcher Ventilation System.

A novel radiative cooling system with a dissimilar material-based compound parabolic concentrator for mitigating daytime solar radiation impact (2025)
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Dan, Y., Wang, Q., Hu, M., Zhao, D., Pei, G., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2025). A novel radiative cooling system with a dissimilar material-based compound parabolic concentrator for mitigating daytime solar radiation impact. Renewable Energy, 244, Article 122622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2025.122622

Radiative sky cooling (RC) is a promising passive heat dissipation technology for building energy conservation but suffers from sensitivity to daytime solar radiation and an inherently low cooling power density. To address these challenges, a novel d... Read More about A novel radiative cooling system with a dissimilar material-based compound parabolic concentrator for mitigating daytime solar radiation impact.

Large-Scale Renewable Energy Integration: Tackling Technical Obstacles and Exploring Energy Storage Innovations (2025)
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Ergun, S., Dik, A., Boukhanouf, R., & Omer, S. (2025). Large-Scale Renewable Energy Integration: Tackling Technical Obstacles and Exploring Energy Storage Innovations. Sustainability, 17(3), Article 1311. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17031311

The global transition to renewable energy sources (RESs) is accelerating to combat the rapid depletion of fossil fuels and mitigate their devastating environmental impact. However, the increasing integration of large-scale intermittent RESs, such as... Read More about Large-Scale Renewable Energy Integration: Tackling Technical Obstacles and Exploring Energy Storage Innovations.