Impact of solar wind fluctuations on Electric Sail mission design
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2018.08.032
Abstract: Abstract The Electric Solar Wind Sail (E-sail) is a propellantless propulsion system that generates thrust by exploiting the interaction between a grid of tethers, kept at a high electric potential, and the charged particles of… read more here.
Keywords: wind; impact solar; sail; mission ... See more keywords
The impact of solar subsidies on California's non-residential sector
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2018.07.020
Abstract: Abstract Understanding how policies can be used to induce technological change, specifically in the area of renewable energy, is crucial for reaching environmental goals. This paper examines the impact of subsidies from the California Solar… read more here.
Keywords: impact solar; energy; solar subsidies; subsidies california ... See more keywords
The impact of solar water pumps on energy-water-food nexus: Evidence from Rajasthan, India
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2019.02.008
Abstract: Abstract This paper seeks to identify the causal impact of solar water pumps on the consumption of water, electricity and diesel as well as the gross cropped area under fruits and vegetables and profits of… read more here.
Keywords: water pumps; water; impact solar; food ... See more keywords
The Impact of Solar Irradiance on Visible Light Communications
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DOI: 10.1109/jlt.2018.2813396
Abstract: This paper aims to address the perception that visible light communication (VLC) systems cannot work under the presence of sunlight. A complete framework is presented to evaluate the performance of VLC systems in the presence… read more here.
Keywords: irradiance; impact solar; light communications; solar irradiance ... See more keywords
Inhomogeneity of Plated Contacts for c-Si Solar Cells and Their Impact on Solar Cell Efficiency
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DOI: 10.1109/jphotov.2020.3008272
Abstract: Plating is an emergent cost-effective metallization technology for depositing solar cell metal contacts. Plated contacts, however, typically plate in-homogeneously where fingers plate higher than busbars and solar cell edges plate particularly higher. The impact of… read more here.
Keywords: impact solar; cell efficiency; cell; plated contacts ... See more keywords