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A methodology based on dynamic artificial neural network for short-term forecasting of the power output of a PV generator by Almonacid, F., Pérez-Higueras, P.J., Fernández, Eduardo F., Hontoria, L.

“…•The output of the majority of renewables energies depends on the variability of the weather conditions.•The short-term forecast is going to be essential for…”
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Extracting and Generating PV Soiling Profiles for Analysis, Forecasting, and Cleaning Optimization by Micheli, Leonardo, Fernandez, Eduardo F., Muller, Matthew, Almonacid, Florencia

“…The identification and prediction of the daily soiling profiles of a photovoltaic site is essential to plan the optimal cleaning schedule. In this article, we…”
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Efficiency and acceptance angle of High Concentrator Photovoltaic modules: Current status and indoor measurements by Pérez-Higueras, Pedro, Ferrer-Rodríguez, Juan P., Almonacid, Florencia, Fernández, Eduardo F.

“…High Concentrator Photovoltaic (HCPV) modules (with concentrations higher than 300 times) have increased their conversion efficiency records up to more than…”
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Modelling photovoltaic soiling losses through optical characterization by Smestad, Greg P., Germer, Thomas A., Alrashidi, Hameed, Fernández, Eduardo F., Dey, Sumon, Brahma, Honey, Sarmah, Nabin, Ghosh, Aritra, Sellami, Nazmi, Hassan, Ibrahim A. I., Desouky, Mai, Kasry, Amal, Pesala, Bala, Sundaram, Senthilarasu, Almonacid, Florencia, Reddy, K. S., Mallick, Tapas K., Micheli, Leonardo

“…The accumulation of soiling on photovoltaic (PV) modules affects PV systems worldwide. Soiling consists of mineral dust, soot particles, aerosols, pollen,…”
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The potential of a hybrid optical photovoltaic converter-thermoelectric receiver to enhance conversion efficiency by Valera-Albacete, Alvaro, Almonacid, Florencia, Rodrigo, Pedro M., Fernandez, Eduardo F.

“…This paper presents a 3D simulation model for an optical photovoltaic power converter hybridized with a thermoelectric generator and shows the potential of…”
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Multiphysics modelling and experimental validation of high concentration photovoltaic modules by Theristis, Marios, Fernández, Eduardo F., Sumner, Mike, O'Donovan, Tadhg S.

“…•A multiphysics modelling approach for concentrating photovoltaics was developed.•An experimental campaign was conducted to validate the models.•The…”
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Comparative study of methods for the extraction of concentrator photovoltaic module parameters by Fernández, Eduardo F., Montes-Romero, Jesús, de la Casa, Juan, Rodrigo, Pedro, Almonacid, Florencia

“…•The modelling of the current-voltage (IV) curve of concentrator modules is still under discussion.•The single exponential model (SEM) is widely used to…”
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Optimal combination of gridded and ground-observed solar radiation data for regional solar resource assessment by Ruiz-Arias, José A., Quesada-Ruiz, Samuel, Fernández, Eduardo F., Gueymard, Christian A.

“…•We propose a method to combine gridded-modeled and ground-observed solar radiation data.•The method optimally adjusts the modeled data to the ground…”
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A new procedure for estimating the cell temperature of a high concentrator photovoltaic grid connected system based on atmospheric parameters by Fernández, Eduardo F., Almonacid, Florencia

“…•Concentrating grid-connected systems are working at maximum power point.•The operating cell temperature is inherently lower than at open circuit.•Two novel…”
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Influence of spectrum and latitude on the annual optical performance of a dielectric based BICPV system by Baig, Hasan, Fernández, Eduardo F., Mallick, Tapas K.

“…•The optical performance of BICPV systems is affected by the spectrum.•The spectral effects on a BICPV module at different latitudes are analysed.•The annual…”
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Outdoor evaluation of concentrator photovoltaic systems modules from different manufacturers: first results and steps by Fernández, Eduardo F., Pérez-Higueras, Pedro, Garcia Loureiro, Antonio J., Vidal, Pedro G.

“…ABSTRACT For the behavior of concentrator photovoltaic systems technology under real conditions to be understood, different modules from different…”
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Effects of spectral coupling on perovskite solar cells under diverse climatic conditions by Senthilarasu, S., Fernández, Eduardo F., Almonacid, F., Mallick, Tapas K.

“…The high conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells has opened a potential market for solar cells based on low cost manufacturing techniques which could…”
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Performance of a concentrating photovoltaic monomodule under real operating conditions: Part II – Power rating by Theristis, Marios, Fernández, Eduardo F., Georghiou, George E., O'Donovan, Tadhg S.

“…•Concentrating photovoltaics are strongly affected by spectral variations.•Power ratings are obtained using different methods and spectral filters.•Outdoor…”
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Current-voltage dynamics of multi-junction CPV modules under different irradiance levels by Fernández, Eduardo F., Ferrer-Rodríguez, Juan P., Almonacid, Florencia, Pérez-Higueras, Pedro

“…The current-voltage characteristics of multi-junction CPV modules with irradiance variations are elucidated based on measurements under fully controlled…”
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An Investigation on the Pollen-Induced Soiling Losses in Utility-Scale PV Plants by Bessa, Joao Gabriel, Valerino, Michael, Muller, Matthew, Bergin, Mike, Micheli, Leonardo, Almonacid, Florencia, Fernandez, Eduardo F.

“…In this study, the impact of pollen as a PV soiling agent is investigated. The performance data of five utility-scale PV plants in North Carolina, USA, was…”
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Determination of the current–voltage characteristics of concentrator systems by using different adapted conventional techniques by Almonacid, Florencia, Rodrigo, Pedro, Fernández, Eduardo F.

“…The modelling of the current–voltage characteristics of HCPV (high concentrator photovoltaic) modules is fundamental for the design, monitoring and energy…”
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Spectrally corrected direct normal irradiance based on artificial neural networks for high concentrator photovoltaic applications by Fernández, Eduardo F., Almonacid, Florencia

“…The electrical characterization of a HCPV (high concentrator photovoltaic) module or system is key issue for systems design and energy prediction. The…”
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Model for the prediction of the maximum power of a high concentrator photovoltaic module by Fernández, Eduardo F., Almonacid, F., Rodrigo, P., Pérez-Higueras, P.

“…•Obtain maximum power of a HCPV module is essential.•This allows understanding and predicting the behaviour of a HCPV module.•The aim of this paper is to…”
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A two subcell equivalent solar cell model for III–V triple junction solar cells under spectrum and temperature variations by Fernández, Eduardo F., Siefer, Gerald, Almonacid, F., Loureiro, A.J. García, Pérez-Higueras, P.

“…•Obtain Pmpp of MJ solar cells under temperature and spectral changes are essential.•This allows understanding and predicting the behaviour of MJ solar…”
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Comparative assessment of simplified indexes for the spectral characterisation of photovoltaic systems by Rodrigo, Pedro M., Varona, Jorge, Soria-Moya, Alberto, Almonacid-Cruz, Bernardo, Fernández, Eduardo F.

“…•A comparative study of simplified spectral indexes for PV systems is presented.•Two existing indexes and one novel introduced index are analysed.•Five…”
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