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A review of photovoltaic systems size optimization techniques by Khatib, Tamer, Mohamed, Azah, Sopian, K.

“…Based on the fact that PV systems are clean, environment friendly and secure energy sources, PV system installation has played an important role worldwide…”
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A review of solar energy modeling techniques by Khatib, Tamer, Mohamed, Azah, Sopian, K.

“…Solar radiation data provide information on how much of the sun's energy strikes a surface at a location on the earth during a particular time period. These…”
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Optimization of a PV/wind micro-grid for rural housing electrification using a hybrid iterative/genetic algorithm: Case study of Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia by KHATIB, Tamer, MOHAMED, Azah, SOPIAN, K

“…This paper presents an optimization for hybrid PV/wind system based on loss of load probability (LLP) and system cost. This paper is divided into three main…”
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Photovoltaic/Thermal (PV/T) systems: Status and future prospects by Al-Waeli, Ali H.A., Sopian, K., Kazem, Hussein A., Chaichan, Miqdam T.

“…In the last four decades, greater attention has been paid to PV/T systems due to their advantages compared with PV or solar thermal systems alone. This paper…”
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Internal and external fin heat transfer enhancement technique for latent heat thermal energy storage in triplex tube heat exchangers by Al-Abidi, Abduljalil A., Mat, Sohif, Sopian, K., Sulaiman, M.Y., Mohammad, Abdulrahman Th

“…The importance of latent heat thermal energy storage is significant in contrast to sensible energy storage because of the large storage energy densities per…”
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Experimental studies of rectangular tube absorber photovoltaic thermal collector with various types of nanofluids under the tropical climate conditions by Al-Shamani, Ali Najah, Sopian, K., Mat, Sohif, Hasan, Husam Abdulrasool, Abed, Azher M., Ruslan, M.H.

“…•A new rectangular tube as absorber for the PVT solar collector was developed.•Different types of nanofluids (SiO2, TiO2 and SiC) evaluated.•ηel PVT SiC…”
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Performance investigation of inclined CPV system with composites of PCM, metal foam and nanoparticles by Rahmanian, S., Moein-Jahromi, M., Rahmanian-Koushkaki, H., Sopian, K.

“…•Foam-PCM heat sink is evaluated as a novel passive thermal regulator for CPVs.•The performance and efficiencies of Foam-PCM are compared with pure- and…”
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An experimental investigation of SiC nanofluid as a base-fluid for a photovoltaic thermal PV/T system by Al-Waeli, Ali H.A., Sopian, K., Chaichan, Miqdam T., Kazem, Hussein A., Hasan, Husam Abdulrasool, Al-Shamani, Ali Najah

“…[Display omitted] •Nano-SiC-water used as a base fluid for cooling an outdoor PV/T system.•The used nanofluid improved the thermal and electrical efficiencies…”
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Sizing of a standalone photovoltaic/battery system at minimum cost for remote housing electrification in Sohar, Oman by Kazem, Hussein A., Khatib, Tamer, Sopian, K.

“…► We propose a numerical method for optimization of PV array tilt angle for Oman. ► We proposed a numerical algorithm for sizing of standalone PV systems for…”
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Numerical study of PCM solidification in a triplex tube heat exchanger with internal and external fins by Al-Abidi, Abduljalil A., Mat, Sohif, Sopian, K., Sulaiman, M.Y., Mohammad, Abdulrahman Th

“…Thermal energy storage improves the efficiency and eliminates the mismatch between the energy supply and energy demand of solar thermal energy applications…”
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Electricity generation of hybrid PV/wind systems in Iraq by Dihrab, Salwan S., Sopian, K.

“…Renewable resources gained more attention in the last two decades due to persisting energy demand coupled with decrease in fossil fuel resources and its…”
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Evaluation of the nanofluid and nano-PCM based photovoltaic thermal (PVT) system: An experimental study by Al-Waeli, Ali H.A., Sopian, K., Chaichan, Miqdam T., Kazem, Hussein A., Ibrahim, Adnan, Mat, Sohif, Ruslan, Mohd Hafidz

“…[Display omitted] •The new design increased the system's electrical efficiency from 7.1% to 13.7%.•The new design produced a high thermal efficiency of 72%…”
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Trombe walls: A review of opportunities and challenges in research and development by Saadatian, Omidreza, Sopian, K., Lim, C.H., Asim, Nilofar, Sulaiman, M.Y.

“…Green building and sustainable architecture are new techniques for addressing the environmental and energy crises. Trombe walls are regarded as a sustainable…”
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Numerical investigation of binary hybrid nanofluid in new configurations for curved-corrugated channel by thermal-hydraulic performance method by Ajeel, Raheem K., Zulkifli, Rozli, Sopian, K., Fayyadh, Saba N., Fazlizan, Ahmad, Ibrahim, Adnan

“…In this study, flow and heat transfer characteristics of binary hybrid nanofluid (CuO / MgO-water) through new configuration channel, namely: the…”
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Mathematical and neural network modeling for predicting and analyzing of nanofluid-nano PCM photovoltaic thermal systems performance by Al-Waeli, Ali H.A., Kazem, Hussein A., Yousif, Jabar H., Chaichan, Miqdam T., Sopian, K.

“…This paper aims to enhance the power production performance of the PV/T based on three cooling models using nanofluid, SiC-water and nano-PCM. The effect of…”
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Modeling and experimental validation of a PVT system using nanofluid coolant and nano-PCM by Al-Waeli, Ali H.A., Chaichan, Miqdam T., Sopian, K., Kazem, Hussein A., Mahood, Hameed B., Khadom, Anees A.

“…[Display omitted] •A mathematical model for nanofluid and nano-PCM PVT is presented.•Discretization of parameters and equation was made.•An experiment has been…”
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Performance and feasibility assessment of a 1.4 kW roof top grid-connected photovoltaic power system under desertic weather conditions by KAZEM, Hussein A, KHATHIB, Tamer, SOPIAN, K, ELMENREICH, Wilfried

“…This paper presents a design and evaluation practice of a grid-connected photovoltaic system installed in Sohar, Oman. Hourly solar radiation and ambient…”
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Comparative study to use nano-(Al2O3, CuO, and SiC) with water to enhance photovoltaic thermal PV/T collectors by Al-Waeli, Ali H.A., Chaichan, Miqdam T., Kazem, Hussein A., Sopian, K.

“…[Display omitted] •Three types of nanoparticles (Al2O3, CuO and SiC) were added to water which was used as a base fluid.•The resulted nanofluid was used for…”
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Energetic and exergetic analysis of a new double pass solar air collector with fins and phase change material by Assadeg, J., Al-Waeli, Ali H.A., Fudholi, A., Sopian, K.

“…•Energy and exergy analysis of double pass solar air collector with fins and PCM.•A steady state mathematical model is derived to predict collector…”
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The role of window glazing on daylighting and energy saving in buildings by Hee, W.J., Alghoul, M.A., Bakhtyar, B., Elayeb, OmKalthum, Shameri, M.A., Alrubaih, M.S., Sopian, K.

“…Energy conservation in building arena is essential issue for achieving sustainable environment. However, buildings experienced significant amount of heat gain…”
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