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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.

Comprehensive performance analysis of a novel closed-loop hydronic cooling of photovoltaic panel with a controlled intermittent flow strategy (2024)
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Dirawi, H., Wang, Q., Hu, M., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2025). Comprehensive performance analysis of a novel closed-loop hydronic cooling of photovoltaic panel with a controlled intermittent flow strategy. Renewable Energy, 239, Article 122185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.122185

Photovoltaic (PV) technology has seen rapid development in hot and arid regions due to intense solar radiation. However, extreme weather conditions pose challenges for PV applications in terms of efficiency and lifespan. A new closed-loop hydronic co... Read More about Comprehensive performance analysis of a novel closed-loop hydronic cooling of photovoltaic panel with a controlled intermittent flow strategy.

A study on the combination of crystallization-controllable phase change materials and solar-assisted heat pump for electricity demand shifting in space heating (2024)
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Kutlu, C., Erdinc, M. T., Dik, A., Chen, Z., Lyu, Q., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2025). A study on the combination of crystallization-controllable phase change materials and solar-assisted heat pump for electricity demand shifting in space heating. Energy Conversion and Management, 324, Article 119260. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2024.119260

Supercooled phase change materials offer a promising solution for space heating due to their ability to release latent heat upon crystallization initiation, even when stored at ambient temperatures. This unique property makes them ideal for solar-ass... Read More about A study on the combination of crystallization-controllable phase change materials and solar-assisted heat pump for electricity demand shifting in space heating.

A generalized modelling approach to performance analysis of radiative sky cooling with complicated configurations and external environments (2024)
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Dan, Y., Hu, M., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2024). A generalized modelling approach to performance analysis of radiative sky cooling with complicated configurations and external environments. Renewable Energy, 237, Article 121729. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.121729

Radiative sky cooling (RC), capable of self-cooling to sub-ambient temperatures by radiatively dissipating heat to the frigid outer space without energy input. Existing modelling approaches characterizing RC performance often assume the RC emitter is... Read More about A generalized modelling approach to performance analysis of radiative sky cooling with complicated configurations and external environments.

A novel integration of supplementary photovoltaic module into compound parabolic concentrator for accelerated defrosting of solar collecting system (2024)
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Chang, Z., Liu, X., Guo, Z., Hou, J., & Su, Y. (2024). A novel integration of supplementary photovoltaic module into compound parabolic concentrator for accelerated defrosting of solar collecting system. Renewable Energy, 225, Article 120316. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.120316

In order to improve the temperature of solar greenhouse in winter and reduce the cost and energy consumption of traditional heating methods for solar greenhouse. This study presents a novel compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) coupled with a supplem... Read More about A novel integration of supplementary photovoltaic module into compound parabolic concentrator for accelerated defrosting of solar collecting system.

Harnessing the characteristic of compound parabolic concentrators for directional concentration of emitted thermal radiation and solar shielding in building-integrated radiative cooling (2024)
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Dan, Y., Hu, M., Suhendri, S., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2024). Harnessing the characteristic of compound parabolic concentrators for directional concentration of emitted thermal radiation and solar shielding in building-integrated radiative cooling. Energy and Buildings, 307, Article 113922. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.113922

Radiative sky cooling (RC) is a promising solution for meeting the growing cooling demands by passively dissipating waste heat into frigid outer space. However, current RC systems suffer from low cooling power density and limited installation flexibi... Read More about Harnessing the characteristic of compound parabolic concentrators for directional concentration of emitted thermal radiation and solar shielding in building-integrated radiative cooling.

Performance study of a thermochemical energy storage reactor embedded with a microchannel tube heat exchanger for water heating (2023)
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Zhang, Y., Hu, M., Chen, Z., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2024). Performance study of a thermochemical energy storage reactor embedded with a microchannel tube heat exchanger for water heating. Journal of Energy Storage, 78, Article 110043. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.110043

Thermochemical energy storage (TCES) provides a promising solution to addressing the mismatch between solar thermal production and heating demands in buildings. However, existing air-based open TCES systems face practical challenges in integrating wi... Read More about Performance study of a thermochemical energy storage reactor embedded with a microchannel tube heat exchanger for water heating.

Exploring a novel tubular-type modular reactor for solar-driven thermochemical energy storage (2023)
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Zhang, Y., Hu, M., Chen, Z., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2024). Exploring a novel tubular-type modular reactor for solar-driven thermochemical energy storage. Renewable Energy, 221, Article 119767. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.119767

Thermochemical energy storage (TCES) has gained extensive attention as a potential solution to address the mismatch between solar thermal energy production and demand. In this study, a novel tubular-type modular TCES reactor is introduced. COMSOL mod... Read More about Exploring a novel tubular-type modular reactor for solar-driven thermochemical energy storage.

Parametric control of multiple blinds to enhance daylighting performance in the dome building: Case study of a mosque building in Saudi Arabia (2023)
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Alkhater, M., Alsukkar, M., Eltaweel, A., & Su, Y. (2023). Parametric control of multiple blinds to enhance daylighting performance in the dome building: Case study of a mosque building in Saudi Arabia. Solar Energy, 266, Article 112180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.112180

Clerestory windows encircling the dome are a common feature in mosque architecture. They serve the purpose of allowing daylight to penetrate the spacious interior from all directions through smaller windows compared to side-lit windows. However, main... Read More about Parametric control of multiple blinds to enhance daylighting performance in the dome building: Case study of a mosque building in Saudi Arabia.

Direct-expansion solar-assisted heat pump coupled with crystallisation-controlled supercooled PCM for shifting building electricity demand (2023)
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Kutlu, C., Zhang, Y., Lyu, Q., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2023). Direct-expansion solar-assisted heat pump coupled with crystallisation-controlled supercooled PCM for shifting building electricity demand. Energy and Buildings, 301, Article 113660. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113660

This paper proposes a novel approach for improving the performance of a direct-expansion solar-assisted heat pump (DX-SAHP) system by integrating a crystallisation controllable phase change material (PCM) and building energy demand shifting strategy.... Read More about Direct-expansion solar-assisted heat pump coupled with crystallisation-controlled supercooled PCM for shifting building electricity demand.

Daylighting performance assessment of a split louver with parametrically incremental slat angles: Effect of slat shapes and PV glass transmittance (2023)
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Alsukkar, M., Hu, M., Alkhater, M., & Su, Y. (2023). Daylighting performance assessment of a split louver with parametrically incremental slat angles: Effect of slat shapes and PV glass transmittance. Solar Energy, 264, Article 112069. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.112069

Advanced shading systems, including light redirecting systems, may cause undesirable glare and affect the quality of the transmitted daylight. Therefore, it is important to integrate different building components, such as shading and glazing, to comp... Read More about Daylighting performance assessment of a split louver with parametrically incremental slat angles: Effect of slat shapes and PV glass transmittance.

SET2022 : 19th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies 16th to 18th August 2022, Turkey : Sustainable Energy Technologies 2022 Conference Proceedings. Volume 4 (2023)
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Riffat, S., & Su, Y. (Eds.). (2023). SET2022 : 19th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies 16th to 18th August 2022, Turkey : Sustainable Energy Technologies 2022 Conference Proceedings. Volume 4

Papers submitted and presented at SET2022 - the 19th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies in Istanbul, Turkey in August 2022

An approach for energy management of renewable energy sources using electric vehicles and heat pumps in an integrated electricity grid system (2023)
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Dik, A., Kutlu, C., Omer, S., Boukhanouf, R., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2023). An approach for energy management of renewable energy sources using electric vehicles and heat pumps in an integrated electricity grid system. Energy and Buildings, 294, Article 113261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113261

The demand for electricity has been increasing worldwide and it is predicted that this trend will be particularly reinforced in developing countries by the gradual electrification of the transport sector and heat generation in buildings. The energy... Read More about An approach for energy management of renewable energy sources using electric vehicles and heat pumps in an integrated electricity grid system.

A study on vermiculite-based salt mixture composite materials for low-grade thermochemical adsorption heat storage (2023)
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Chen, Z., Zhang, Y., Zhang, Y., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2023). A study on vermiculite-based salt mixture composite materials for low-grade thermochemical adsorption heat storage. Energy, 278(Part B), Article 127986. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.127986

High-performance renewable energy technologies are desired to meet the enormous demand during the clean energy transition. Thermal energy storage can help balance the mismatch between renewable energy supplies and end-user's demands. Thermochemical a... Read More about A study on vermiculite-based salt mixture composite materials for low-grade thermochemical adsorption heat storage.

Improving thermal performance of a ventilated tiled roof by using phase change materials (2023)
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Baccega, E., Bottarelli, M., Gallero, F. J. G., Maestre, I. R., Pei, G., & Su, Y. (2024). Improving thermal performance of a ventilated tiled roof by using phase change materials. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 19, 54-62. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctad047

The adoption of ventilated roofs and facades, as well as the integration of phase change materials (PCMs) in the building envelope, have proved to be effective as passive cooling techniques in reducing the solar heat gain through the building envelop... Read More about Improving thermal performance of a ventilated tiled roof by using phase change materials.

Modelling analysis of a solar-driven thermochemical energy storage unit combined with heat recovery (2023)
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Zhang, Y., Hu, M., Chen, Z., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2023). Modelling analysis of a solar-driven thermochemical energy storage unit combined with heat recovery. Renewable Energy, 206, 722-737. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.02.076

Solar-driven thermochemical energy storage (TCES) can address the mismatch between solar heat production and heating demand and contribute to decarbonisation in buildings. In many studies of typical salt hydrate TCES systems, massive heat carried by... Read More about Modelling analysis of a solar-driven thermochemical energy storage unit combined with heat recovery.

Thermal management of using crystallization-controllable supercooled PCM in space heating applications for different heating profiles in the UK (2023)
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Kutlu, C., Su, Y., Lyu, Q., & Riffat, S. (2023). Thermal management of using crystallization-controllable supercooled PCM in space heating applications for different heating profiles in the UK. Renewable Energy, 206, 848-857. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.02.077

Supercooled sodium acetate trihydrate (SAT) allows the latent heat can be released when it is externally triggered regardless of the supercooling degree. Thus, the implementation of SAT into heating systems can eliminate the negative effects of weath... Read More about Thermal management of using crystallization-controllable supercooled PCM in space heating applications for different heating profiles in the UK.