Abstract: This research presents a new meteorological variables prediction approach for Malaysia using artificial neural networks. The developed model predicts four meteorological variables using sun shine ...

Abstract: The fabrication and testing of a solar simulator for indoor testing of solar collector are described. Consisting of Philips 500 W halogen lamps with built-in reflector, which are arranged at ...

Abstract: Theoretical and experimental investigations on an unglazed solar hot water heater with integrated storage system were conducted. The system was comprised of a collector and storage tank which was integrated into one unit. ...

Abstract: A solar energy heat collector was combined with photovoltaic cells to form one single hybrid energy generating unit. This system produces both thermal and electrical energies simultaneously. An experimental setup of a ...

Abstract: A high-performance solar collector suitable for a solar-assisted drying system was designed, fabricated, and tested. Solar-assisted drying systems consist of the solar collector array, auxiliary heater, drying chamber, and ...

Abstract: A hybrid photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) solar air heater system which generates both electricity and heat energy simultaneously was studied. This hybrid system consists of monocrystalline silicon cells pasted to an absorber ...