30th ISES Biennial Solar World Congress 2011
Kassel, Germany 28 August - 2 September 2011
Volume 1 of 6
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VOLUME 1
OPENING CEREMONY
Welcome to the ISES Solar World Congress in Kassel...... 1 K. Vajen
The Future of Energy in Germany Towards an Age of Renewables...... 9 B. Goeke
ISES Perspectives on Global Solar Energy Development...... 13 D. Renné
ISES Award for Advancing Solar Energy Policy, in memory of Dr Hermann Scheer ...... 17 W. Palz
PLENARY
Global Frameworks to Support Renewable Energy Technology and Innovation ...... 24 D. Gielen
IEA Perspectives on Solar Energy...... 31 C. Philibert
Integration of Renewable Energies...... 42 J. Schmidt
International Geothermal Association ...... 56 M. Sander
Combining Systems: Solar Energy ...... 60 D. Renné
World Wind Energy Association - United the World of Wind Energy...... 63 S. Gsänger
Renewable Energy Systems ...... 65 C. Ironside
ENERGIA International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy ...... 68 S. Oparaocha
Perspectives on Financing a Technology Revolution...... 82 E. Usher
KEYNOTE
Solar Thermal Technology - Threats and Options ...... 92 H. Drück
Power to Gas: Converting Power into Solar Fuels and Coupling Gas with Power Networks...... 112 M. Sterner
Solar Energy for Cooling and Refrigeration - Status and Perspectives ...... N/A H. Henning
Solar Power Generation: Too Expensive, or a Bargain? ...... 137 R. Perez
Research Highlights of the IEA Programs Solar Heating and Cooling and Energy Conservation Through Energy Storage ...... 196 W. Weiss
Research Highlights IEA Solar Heating & Cooling Programme...... 203 W. Weiss
Active Solar Systems: The Architectural Integration Problematic ...... 216 M. C. Munari Probst
Contributions of Solar Thermal Power Technology to a Sustainable Energy Economy ...... 257 R. Pitz-Paal
How Renewable Energies Can Contribute to Mitigation Climate Change - Key Results of the IPCC Special Report Renewable Energies...... 269 M. Fischedick
Challenges and Benefits in Rural Electrification...... 286 R. Wiese
ENERGY REVIEW
Germany ...... 295 K. Vajen
Ireland...... 303 B. Norton
Greece ...... 308 G. Martinopoulos
Spain...... 319 M. Romero
Renewable Energy in Kyrgyzstan: State, Policy and Educational System ...... 331 R. Botpaev
Pacific Island Countries...... 340 A. Raturi
Turkey...... 352 T. S. Uyar
Towards 100% RE in Mexico by 2030 ...... 365 E. Rincón-Mejía
Uruguay ...... 382 R. Alonso Suárez
Brazil...... 392 S. Abreu
Argentina...... N/A E. J. Quiles
INDUSTRY SESSION
Intelligent Grid Integration - Key Factor for the Future Success of PV...... 408 V. Wachenfeld
New Trends in Solar DHW Preparation in Multi Family Dwellings...... 422 B. Hafner
AWARDS CEREMONY
Solar Towers: Living Their Change from Endangered Species to Key Solar Market Players ...... 438 M. Romero
All Buildings are Still Solar Buildings...... 465 A. G. Hestnes
CLOSING CEREMONY
Summary of "Rural Energy Supply"...... 485 J. T. Pinho
Summary of "Renewable Electricity"...... 490 R. Rüther
Summary of "Solar Heating"...... 493 W. Weiss
Global Master Course in Renewable Energies - Lessons Learned & Concerns of the Next Generation ...... 498 E. Schuepbach
SolNet-Course No. 8, Kassel (DE), Aug. 23.-27., 2011...... 500 U. Jordan
Invitation to SHC 2012 San Francisco, California, USA ...... 503 W. Weiss
Invitation to EuroSun 2012 Opatija and EuroSun 2012 Trade Exhibition and Business Forum in Rijeka ...... 507 B. Frankovic invitation to World Renewable Energy Forum 2012, Denver, Colorado, USA...... 520 D. Renné
Invitation ISES Solar World Congress 2013 , Cancun, Mexico ...... 522 Alvaro Lentz
ISES Statement for Global Policy Making ...... 527 K. Vajen
NONE
Assessment of the Benefits of Employing Thermal Energy Storage in Spain, Germany and Europe...... 528 L. F. Cabeza
A Study of CPV Potential in India...... 540 Harathi Nanda
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: ADVANCED HVAC
Energy Simulation of Buildings with a Modular Object-Oriented Tool...... 548 R. M. Damle, G. Colomer, O. Lehmkuhl, I. Rodriguez
Experimental Investigation of an Integrated Wind Induced Ventilation and Evaporative Cooling System...... 559 A. Alemu, M. Belusko, W. Saman
Optimization of Free Cooling Based on Weather Prediction ...... 567 K. Dovrtel , S. Medved
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: BUILDING MATERIAL AND COMPONENTS
Building with Bamboo (Bambusa Bulgaris) ...... 575 J. Trujeque Bolio
Comparison of Materials for Thermal Energy Storage in Low-Energy Buildings...... 580 A. Jeanjean , R. Olivès, X. Py, E. Vila
Experimental Comparison of Heat Flow Through Concrete Roofing Flagstones with Different Coatings...... 592 I. Martin-Dominguez , M. T. Alarcón-Herrera, A. Ledezma-Gallegos, J. Lucero-álvarez, F. Rubín-Zacarías
Mathematical Model Research on Summer Cooling Capability of an Improved Passive Solar House ...... 604 C. Wang , B. Chen, J. Zhao
A Model to Estimate Effective Emittances and Absorptances ...... 616 V. Roriz , R. Caram, M. Roriz
Passive Solar Construction Methods: Lessons Learned from the Experimental Solar House...... 628 P. Lapithis , A. Papadopoulou
Roof Design and Skylights Effects on the Energy Performance and Comfort of Low Energy Industrial Buildings...... 640 A. Trabelsi , R. Belarbi, E. Bozonnet, R. Perrin, P. Salagnac
Solar Reflectance of Dry- and Wet- States of Ceramic Bricks with High Water Retentivity...... 648 M. Tazawa, H. Nagae, T. Sugiyama
Thermal Performance of White Solar-Reflective Paints for Cool Roofs and the Influence on the Thermal Comfort and Building Energy Use in Hot Climates ...... 653 K. Dornelles, R. Caram, V. Roriz, M. Roriz
Urban Heat Island Mitigation. Classification of Building Materials Used in the Urban Envelopes According their Capacity for Cooling the City ...... 665 N. Alchapar , A. Cantón, E. Correa, G. Lesino
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: CONCENTRATING PV
Analysis of a Multijunction Solar Cell Operating Under Natural Conditions ...... 677 H. Silva , N. Fraidenraich, N. Veissid, O. Vilela
Analysis of Structural Deformation-Induced Sun Tracking Error in a 5-kW High Concentrator Photovoltaic System ...... 687 C. Lin, Y. Liu, H. Shin, J. Wu
Compact Nested Aplantic Optics for Concentrator Photovoltaics ...... 695 Alex Goldstein, Daniel Feuermann, Gary Conley, Jeffrey Gordon
Exact Solution for Obtaining the Energy Distribution in a Flat Absorber of a Linear Parabolic Collector...... 701 M. Pedrosa , N. Fraidenraich, O. C. Vilela
Long-Term Performance Estimation of a 500X Concentrator Photovoltaic System ...... 710 Y. Kemmoku , K. Araki, S. Oke
Parametric Study of Solar Concentrator Composed of a Flat Fresnel Lens and a Reflective Secondary Optical Element ...... 716 Y. Chen , W. Hsu, Y. Lin, C. Su
Reliability of PMMA for CPV Lens Applications ...... 722 B. Fassbender, J. Ackermann, P. Battenhausen, P. Colburn, U. Löffler, P. A. Marks
Simulation and Validation of CPV Performance with TRNSYS ...... 733 J. Wu , Y. Chen
Simulation and Optimization of CIGS Solar Cells in Concentrated Sunlight...... 743 A. Alimardani, A. Afzali-Kusha, E. Asl-Soleimani, M. Noei
Simulation and Optimization of Emitter Depth and Doping for Silicon Solar Cells Under Concentrated Sunlight...... 750 A. Alimardani, A. Afzali-Kusha, E. Asl-Soleimani
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: DAYLIGHTING
Active Windows with Micro Mirror Arrays for Improved Utilization of Daylight in Buildings ...... 757 V. Viereck , H. Hillmer, A. Jäkel, U. Neumann, J. Schmid, A. Schwank
Characterization of Distinct Solar Shading Devices by their Thermal and Lighting Performance ...... 766 K. Chvatal, G. Mazer
Combined Thermal and Light Simulation Method for Daylight Utilization...... 778 D. Neyer , D. Geisler-Moroder, M. Hauer, C. Knoflach, W. Pohl, W. Streicher
Development of Lightshelf Blind for Daylighting ...... 790 D. Ito , T. Iwata, H. Nakajima, E. Sakuma
Discomfort Glare Index for Automated Blind Control...... 796 T. Iwata, K. Nagayoshi, W. Osterhaus
Effects of Daylighting on the Annual Heating and Cooling Energy Use in Office Buildings ...... 808 W. Kim, J. Jeon, Y. Kim, J. Lee, H. Park
Lighting Instrumentation, Measurement and Performance Reporting of MABEL - Australia ...... 818 M. B. Luther
Predicting of Daylight on Vertical Plane in Real Office Environment for Visual and Biological Effects ...... 826 M. Košir, A. Krainer, Ž. Kristl
Sollektor – A New Approach to an Old Idea ...... 836 H. Poisel , M. Bloos, K. Hofbeck, A. Kist, M. Kumaravel, S. Schuetz
VOLUME 2
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: DISTILLATION, SWIMMING POOL HEATING, DESALINATION
Energy Payback Time as an Optimization Parameter for Swimming Pool Solar Systems...... 843 P. Nezdarová , S. Frolik
Experimental Investigations on a Multi-Stage Tower Type of Solar Desalination Unit ...... 850 X. He , Z. Chen, T. Wang, G. Xie, H. Zheng
Investigation of Heat Pipes as a Means of Heat Transfer Device for Solar Thermal Applications ...... 855 A. K. Abrha , M. B. Kahsay, A. M. Sebbit
Measured Performances of an Augmented [Double-Exposure Absorber-Plate] Single-Slope Solar Still...... 867 O. V. Ekechukwu , G. U. Akubue, H. O. Njoku
Recent Results of the Field Tests with the New Solar Desalination System for Decentralized Drinking Water Production in Namibia and Brazil...... 879 K. Schwarzer, T. Schwarzer, E. Vieira Da Silva, P. Wedding, M. Araujo
Solar Water Disinfection: Field Test Results and Implementation Concepts ...... 888 E. Frank, L. Konersmann
Using TRNSYS Simulation to Optimize the Design of a Solar Water Distillation System ...... 899 I. Martin-Dominguez , M. T. Alarcón-Herrera, A. Juárez-Trujillo
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: EDUCATION AND TRAINING
24 Years Renewable Energy Master Programme...... 909 H. Holtorf , E. Brudler, M. Golba, A. Günther, L. Ibing, E. Knagge, U. Kulschewski
Committee of University Teachers for Renewable Energies ...... 921 K. Vajen , G. Heilscher, W. Sparber
Education in Renewable Energy – Past Successes and Future Avenues...... 925 E. Schuepbach, U. Muntwyler
Evaluation of an Australian Solar Community: Implications for Education and Training...... 931 W. Miller
Interactive Tool to Teach Solar Parabolic Trough Concepts...... 940 R. Silva, M. Berenguel, J. L. Guzmán, M. Pasamontes, M. Pérez
Italian Contribution to Csp With Flat or Almost Flat Reflectors...... 952 C. Silvi
Living Lab LOW3 – An Innovative Teaching Concept for Sustainable Architecture at UPC - Barcelona Tech ...... 963 T. Masseck
A Problem-Based Approach to Cultivating Student Competence in Engineering Ethics, Societal Impact and Energy Sustainability ...... 975 P. Chang
Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency – Six Years of Experience with an Interdisciplinary Master Program...... 981 K. Vajen, C. Budig, C. Rose
Renewable Energy in German University Education – Overview About Different Approaches and Lessons Learnt...... 987 C. Menke, C. Budig, J. Mugele, S. Freitas
Skill Needs for the Solar Energy Workforce ...... 998 J. McIntosh , P. Middleton
Solar Energy An – Awakening: A Documentary for Solar Energy Education in India...... 1008 G. N. Kulkarni
Solar Energy and Electrical Mobility Between University, School and Apprenticeship- 10 Years of Hessen Solar Cup...... 1014 A. Schwank, M. Beesten, P. Henniges, H. Kirchhof, W. Kirchhoff, K. Memmen, J. Zick
Teaching a New Environmental Culture ...... 1022 P. Lapithis , A. Papadopoulou
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: ELECTRICAL ENERGY SUPPLY
Barriers to the Uptake of Small Hydropower for Rural Electrification in Africa...... 1034 W. Jonker Klunne
Development of the Compact EMM-Power-Box as a “Plug and Play” Hybrid Unit for Off-Grid Power Supply in Mini Grids ...... 1043 H. Deubler, S. Meisl
Experimental Results of a 180 Wp Solar Home System to Supply Typical River Dweller Families in the Amazon ...... 1052 W. Macedo, M. Galhardo, K. Maia, A. Nascimento, J. Pinho
High Penetration PV- Battery-Straight Vegetal Oil Hybrid System for Zero Emission Electricity Generation on the Galapagos Islands...... 1064 R. Estrella, P. Straub, M. Braun, S. Karres, W. Klaus, I. Rodriguez, A. Moreno, A. Samaniego, L. Manzano
Improved Layout and Centralized Control for Small Hybrid Power Systems ...... 1075 P. Menon, E. Nowicki, D. Wood
A Low Cost Local Level PV Panel Assembly Process Targeted at Rural Energy Supply in Developing Nations ...... 1086 P. Hardy , R. Crook, D. Dixon-Hardy, M. Gaur, C. S. Malvi
Performance Study of Small Scale Solar PV Powered RO Desalination System...... 1094 J. Akhatov , A. Halimov, E. Juraev
PV/Wind Hybrid System for Low Emission Commercial Buildings of the Future - A Case Study in Norway...... 1104 V. Vologni, H. Beyer, A. G. Imenes
Smart Heat and Power (SHP) Against Disaster by Solar and Biomass Combination Utilizing Thermoelectric Converter...... 1114 T. Yano, T. Ishikawa, K. Kisara, M. Niino, S. Suginome, K. Suzuki, Y. Takahashi
Solar Home System’s Success Analysis...... 1124 H. Holtorf, M. Calais, T. Pryor, T. Urmee
The Sun Rises in the East (of Africa): The Development and Status of the Solar Energy Markets in Kenya and Tanzania ...... 1132 J. Ondraczek
Technical Monitoring and Economical Assessment of the Micro-Financed SHS Program in Bangladesh ...... 1142 R. Wiese
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: ENERGY ACCESS AND DEVELOPMENT OF RE PROJECTS
Barriers and Possibilities with Domestic Solar Heating - Advantages of an Interdisciplinary Approach...... 1151 M. Lundh
Current Strides in Bioenergy and Biofuels Technology Development in Nigeria...... 1163 T. O. K. Audu
Feasibility Study on Solar Electrification for Poverty Alleviation in Rural Communities in Southern Tanzania...... 1169 A. E. Kweka , F. A. Massawe, D. Mignouna, S. Wambura
The Potential for Solar Heat in the Cape Food and Beverage Industry ...... 1176 V. Lane , D. V. Es
The Role of Renewable Energy Technology in Holistic Community Development ...... 1188 A. Zahnd
Technical and Non-Technical Factors for the Application of Renewable Energy Technologies in the Rural Areas of China...... 1200 Y. Liu , Y. Shen, Y. Zhang
Urban Water Supply Generated by PV Energy...... 1205 B. Djurin , Z. Glasnovic, J. Margeta
Using the Internet to Disseminate Information on Micro Hydropower...... 1217 W. Jonker Klunne
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: FUELS, CHEMICAL PROCESSES, ELECTRICAL AND HIGH TEMPERATURE STORAGES
Combined Storage System Developments for Direct Steam Generation in Solar Thermal Power Plants...... 1226 D. Laing , C. Bahl, T. Bauer, M. Eickhoff, M. Fib, M. Hempel, M. Meyer-Grünefeldt
Control System and Purging Effects of Single Person Operated Fuel Cell Vehicle with 1kW Fuel Cells (Micro FCV)...... 1238 Y. Takahashi, R. Nakajima, Y. Namekawa, S. Yamaguchi, T. Yamazaki
Development of State-of-Charge Observers for Lead-Acid Storage Units for Solar-Assisted Autonomous Applications...... 1248 A. Skrylnyk, M. Frere, R. Lepore, M. Remy
Mechanical Designs and Fuel Cell Temperature Characteristics of Single Person Operated Fuel Cell Vehicle with 1kW Fuel Cells (Micro FCV) ...... 1258 Y. Takahashi, R. Nakajima, Y. Namekawa, S. Yamaguchi, T. Yamazaki
Properties of Bulk Materials for High-Temperature Air-Sand Heat Exchangers...... 1270 T. Baumann, C. Boura, J. Eckstein, J. Dabrowski, J. Gottsche, B. Hoffschmift, S. Schmitz, S. Zunft
Proposal of LRT Using Renewable Energy ...... 1279 T. Kameya , H. Katsuma, G. Suzuki
Running Experiments and Energy Saving Running Simulations of Single Person Operated Fuel Cell Vehicle with 1kW Fuel Cells (Micro FCV) ...... 1286 Y. Takahashi , R. Nakajima, Y. Nameka, S. Yamaguchi, T. Yamazaki
Theoretical Study on Scale Change of Thermal Energy Storage Systems in Solar Power Plants ...... 1298 L. F. Cabeza , A. Gil, R. Olives, X. Py
Thermodynamic and Fluidic Investigation of Direct Contact Solid Heat Storage for Solar Tower Power Plants ...... 1306 M. Krüger , J. Hahn, S. Zunft
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: GRID INTEGRATION OF RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY
Baseload and Inflexibility ...... 1316 D. Mills , W. Cheng
Economics of Hybrid PV-Fossil Power Plants ...... 1321 C. Breyer , A. Gerlach, M. Görig, J. Schmid
From Autonomous Combined Energy Systems to Smart Grids, From Research to Education ...... 1333 I. Tyukhov , M. Berengarten, I. Miitna, V. Simakin
Hybrid PV-Wind-Renewable Power Methane Plants: A Potential Cornerstone of Global Energy Supply ...... 1340 C. Breyer, S. Rieke, J. Schmid, M. Sterner
Intelligent Local Grids for High PV Penetration...... 1350 W. Heckmann, A. Berg, T. Degner
Method for the Provision of Negative Tertiary Reserve by Wind Farms ...... 1361 A. Baier, M. Speckmann
Operation Strategies in Distribution Systems with High Level PV Penetration...... 1368 W. Yan , M. Braun, M. Kraiczy, E. Kämpf, C. Ma, S. Schmidt, T. Stetz, J. Von Appen
Photovoltaic-System Hosting Capacity of Low Voltage Distribution Networks ...... 1376 T. Reimann , G. Arnold, M. Breede, T. Degner, B. Engel, P. Strauß
Requirements of the Conventional Energy Supply System for the Integration of a Large Share of Renewable Energy Sources ...... 1386 Y. Saint-Drenan , S. Bofinger, K. Rohrig, R. Spiekermann
Testing of Compliance with Grid Code Requirements in IWES-SysTec Test Centre...... 1396 N. Schaefer , G. Arnold, T. Degner, D. Geibel
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: GRID-INTEGRATED PV SYSTEMS
Effect of Dust Accumulation on the Performance of the Grid Connected 60 kWp Photovoltaic System at the University Autonomous Metropolitan in Mexico City ...... 1404 M. Ruiz , J. Agredano, H. Jimenez
The Energy Situation in Mexico ...... 1416 A. Silva-Ordaz , J. Perez-Hurtado, S. Venegas-Andraca
Experimental Analysis of 3.6 kW Rooftop Grid Connected Thin Film Photovoltaic System in Cairo ...... 1422 A. Elhodeiby , H. Metwally , M. Faraha
Modelling Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems: Case Study of Some Cities in Brazil Using a Computational Tool ...... 1430 G. Figueiredo, W. Macêdo, J. Pinho
MPPT Algorithm Effect on the Performance of a Small Scale Grid-Connected PV Array System...... 1438 D. Rusirawan, I. Farkas
Performance Monitoring of BIPV Systems on a Development of Zero Carbon Homes in Slough, UK...... 1450 P. Burgess, D. Davies, E. Essah, S. Philip, M. Vahdati
Proposal for a Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System for the International Airport Val-De-Cans in Belém, Brazil ...... 1458 F. Santos, J. Pinho, W. Macedo
Regional Nowcasting of the Solar Power Production with PV-Plant Measurements and Satellite Images ...... 1464 Y. Saint-Drenan, S. Bofinger, B. Ernst, K. Rohrig, T. Landgraf
Solar Sculpture of Thin-Film Amorphous Silicon - a Grid-Connected System ...... 1475 E. Barbosa, J. Alves, R. Montezuma, R. Melo, O. Vivela, C. Tibe
Techno-Economic Feasibility of Grid Connected Systems in the Pacific Island Countries...... 1483 A. Raturi , A. Singh
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY REVIEW
Renewable Energy in Kyrgyzstan: State, Policy and Educational System ...... 1491 R. Botpaev, R. Akparaliev, C. Budig, A. Obozov, A. Omorov, J. Orozaliev, K. Vajen
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS
Affordable Net Zero Energy Buildings ...... 1500 T. Danielmeier
Carbon Footprint Study of a Zero Energy Consumption Building...... 1506 C. Tiberiu , B. Eric, V. Joseph
LOW3 - A Mediterranean Net Zero Energy Building ...... 1512 T. Masseck
Optimization of Net-Zero Energy Solar Communities: Effect of Uncertainty due to Occupant Factors ...... 1523 S. Bucking, A. Athienitis, R. Zmeureanu
Simulation Study on a Net-Zero Energy House with Solar Air Collectors...... 1529 T. Kusunoki, K. Hirayanagi, Y. Matoba, H. Roh, M. Satoh, M. Udagawa
Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 - Concepts for Plus Energy Homes ...... 1540 E. Boucher, J. Donaubauer, H. Krause, J. Maderspacher, J. Bayer
Solar Heating and Cooling System for Thermal Comfort Conditions and Lower Building Energy Use...... 1547 M. Dovjak, A. Krainer, M. Shukuya
Strategies for Reducing Peak Demand in Net-Zero Energy Solar Homes...... 1557 J. A. Candanedo , A. K. Athienitis
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: PV CELLS AND COMPONENTS
Antireflection Coarting of γ-Alumina with Gradient-Refractive Index Structure ...... 1568 T. Ishiguro, Y. Hosoki, T. Ube
Photovoltaic Rural Electrification in the Amazon and the National Metrological Barriers...... 1594 M. Filho, G. Neto, J. Maia, M. Steinhagen
Characterization of the Performance of the Photovoltaic Modules Measured Outdoors...... 1601 P. J. Debora, V. Salas, M. Alonso-Abella, E. Olias, F. Fabero, F. Chenlo, N. Veta
Development of a Passenger Solar Electric Vehicle...... 1607 J. P. Kesari, R. Gupta, P. B. Sharma, J. Singh, S. K. Singh
The Effect of ITO Buffer Layer on Physical Properties of AZO Thin Films Deoisited on Glass And Pet Substrates ...... 1619 E. Asl-Soleimani, A. Khodayari, N. Manavizadeh, M. Masoudi
An Evaluation Method for Designing Cost-Efficient Single Axis PV-Trackers...... 1624 S. Tsai, Y. Pan
Evaluation of the Efficiency for Different Types of PV Modules by Using PV Twin Laboratory Implemented in Transilvania University of Brasov...... 1633 M. Comsit, I. Visa
Modeling Solar Cells: A Method for Achieving Improved Efficiencies ...... 1642 A. Morales-Acevedo , G. Casados-Cruz, N. Hernández-Como
Novel Mono-Crystalline Solar Cells with Improved Efficiency ...... 1653 A. Axelevitch , G. Golan
Operating Principle of Shadowed C-Si Solar Cell in PV-Modules ...... 1665 S. Wendlandt , A. Drobisch, M. Friedrichs, P. Grunow, S. Krauter, D. Tornow
Performance of Greenhouse for Growth Promotion of a Plant with Supplemental LED Light using Photovoltaic Power Generated by the See-Through Solar Cells ...... 1675 T. Matsumoto, T. Itoh, T. Watanabe, A. Horibata, N. Nitoh
The Planar High-Voltage Solar Cell on the Basis of the Homogeneous Semiconductor ...... 1681 O. Shepovalova, Y. Arbuzov, V. Evdokimov, D. Strebkov
Properties of Solar Cells/Modules with Selective Emitter on Multicrystalline Silicon...... 1691 S. Germershausen, L. Bartholomäus, K. H. Küsters, A. Schieferdecker, U. Seidel, I. Walter, N. Hanisch
PV Module Lamination Durability...... 1697 S. Krauter, P. Grunow, M. Hanusch, B. Lippke, R. Pénidon
VOLUME 3
PV-Modules with Optimized Energy Balance...... 1706 J. Weixlberger , R. Bruckner
Renewable Energy (Green ICT) for Moblie Communications: Policy Issues for Africa ...... 1710 K. Tsivor
A Study of Molybdenum Thin Film Contact to Polycrystalline Silicon in Solar Cells ...... 1717 E. Asl Soleimani , E. Akbarnejad, N. Khazamipour, H. S. Younessi
Titanium Oxynitride Deposition by Reactive Gas Pulsing Technique Aiming to Application in Grätzel Solar Cells...... 1724 R. Moraes, I. Oliveira, D. Duarte, J. Libardi, A. S. Da Silva Sobrinho, M. Massi
Tradeoff Between Total Harmonic Distortion and Efficiency in Coupling of a Classical Bridge Inverter and a Photovoltaic System...... 1731 L. Aguiar, J. P. Costa, E. Grzeidak, R. Shayani
Tuning Carbon Nanotubes for Application in Solar Cells...... 1742 Z. Chiguvare, G. Bepete, N. Coville
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: RATIONAL USE OF ENERGY AND ENERGY STORAGE IN BUILDINGS
Assessment of the Improvement Potential of Innovative Building Management Systems...... 1748 M. Krause, J. Kaiser, J. Rodriguez Santiago
Development of Decision Method for Evaluating the Applicability for Heat Recovery System in Super-Large Complex Buildings...... 1756 D. U. Shin , G. S. Joe, K. W. Kim, S. J. Lee, S. J. Park, M. S. Yeo
Dynamic Thermal Response of Composite Materials ...... 1766 L. F. Cabeza, C. Barreneche, A. Castell, A. De Gracia, M. M. Farid, A. I. Fernandez
Energy Saving Potential in University Buildings - "Low Hanging Fruit"...... 1772 B. Biechele, P. Emmerich, K. Vajen
Evaluation of Renewable Energy Modelling Methodologies within Domestic Building Design Compliance Procedures...... 1784 A. Thirkill, P. Rowley, C. Ferguson
Evaluation of Thermal Energy Storage Potential in Low-Energy Buildings in France...... 1796 F. Kuznik, V. Bricka, K. Johannes, J. Virgone
Experimantel Investigation and Parametric Analysis Using CFD Simulation for Cooling of Cabin Through Augmented Ventilation System with Passive Hot And Cold Sources...... 1806 N. B. Geetha, R. Velraj
Feasibility Study of Trombe Wall System in Middle East and Europe...... 1818 S. Jaber , S. Ajib
Financial Viability of Energy Efficiency Measures for Single-Family Houses in Three Urban Areas of Europe...... 1824 P. Blecich, A. Arbula, B. Frankovic
Integration of Thick Wall in TRNSYS Simulation...... 1836 J. Savoyat, K. Johannes, J. Virgone
New Model for Smart Windows with Movable Plane Mirror-Arrays as a Basis for Energy Minimizing Control...... 1848 A. Schwank , A. Maas, J. Schmid
Primary Study on Adaptive Thermal Comfort Based on Life Style in China...... 1860 B. Chen, S. Bai, R. Duan, W. Tian, Y. Xie, Y. Zheng, J. Zhu
Solar High-Temperature Heat Accumulation System with ORC Generator...... 1871 M. Nems, J. Kasperski, P. Kolasinski
Study of the Performance of Greenhouse with Short Term Heat Storage and Night Insulation...... 1881 J. Akhatov, K. Samiev
Thermal Comfort Predictive Control Strategies for a Solar Energy Research Center...... 1885 M. D. M. Castilla, M. Berenguel, J. L. Guzmán, M. Pérez, F. Rodríguez, J. D. Álvarez
Using the Heat from the Waste Water in Low Energy Building...... 1897 M. Kabrhel
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: RESOURCE FORECASTING AND TECHNICAL POTENTIAL
Analysis of the Use of Support Vector Regression and Neural Networks to Forecast Insolation for 25 Locations in Japan...... 1905 J. Gari Da Silva Fonseca Junior , K. Ogimoto, T. Oozeki, T. Takashima
Assessment of the Benefits of Employing Thermal Energy Storage in Spain, Germany and Europe...... 1913 L. F. Cabeza , P. Arce, A. Castell, M. Medrano
Feasibility of Using Forest Residues for Pelletization in Chihuahua, Mexico ...... 1925 I. Martin-Dominguez , M. T. Alarcón-Herrera, M. Moreno-López
GHI and DNI Forecasting Using GFS, Neural Networks and Solar Radiation Estimated from Satellite Images...... 1934 L. Martín, M. Cony, J. Polo, L. Zarzalejo, A. Navarro
The Impacts of Climate Change in the Brazilian Wind Resource ...... 1938 F. Martins, E. Pereira, A. Rodrigues
Intra-Hour Forecasting with a Total Sky Imager at the UC San Diego Solar Energy Testbed ...... 1951 J. Kleissl, C. Chow, P. Cottle, M. Lave, J. Luoma, P. Mathiesen, A. Nottrott, B. Urquhart, J. Zheng
A New Model for Forecasting Solar Energy...... 1958 J. Boland , M. Agrawal, H. Jing
PV and Wind Power – Complementary Technologies ...... 1972 A. Gerlach , C. Breyer, J. Schmid, D. Stetter
Running the USA from Wind and Solar...... 1979 D. Mills, W. Cheng
Solar Thermal Power Plants in West Africa: Site Selection and Potential Assessment ...... 1991 E. W. Ramde , Y. Azoumah, A. Rungundu, G. Tapsoba
Study and Development of a Pumping System Using a Small Wind Turbine Coupled to a Centrifugal Pump by Means of a Frequency Inverter...... 1995 M. Nascimento, A. U. Brito, J. T. Pinho
A Study of CPV Potential in India...... 2001 G. Sethu, H. Nanda
A System of Direct Radiation Forecasting Based on Numerical Weather Predictions, Satellite Image and Machine Learning ...... 2009 M. Gastón, P. M. Fernandes, S. Lozano, X. Nicuesa, I. Pagola, L. Ramírez
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: SOLAR ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING INTEGRATION
Active Control System Based on the Application of Passive Solar Architecture Measures...... 2015 M. Kosir, Z. Kristl, A. Krainer
"AFFECT" Adaptive Fenestration for Emission-Free Cladding Technology ...... 2025 B. Norton
Alternative Solar Cell Patterns for Light-Transmissive Photovoltaic Panels ...... 2035 R. Baum
Application of Low-Cost Solar Building Technologies in a Rebuild Primary School After Earthquake in Sichuan Province, China...... 2040 Y. Wang, X. Ju, L. Zhang, J. Zhong
The Art of Photovoltaics ...... 2052 K. Farkas
Characterisation of Photovoltaic Modules for Building Integration...... 2064 N. Henze, T. Glotzbach, S. Misara, M. Roos, B. Schulz
Comparative Analysis of Low and High Efficient PV Roof of Air Heating Capacity for Zero Energy Home Builders’ Design Decision Making...... 2076 M. Noguchi, Y. Higuchi, B. Kirkwood, M. Udagawa
Cooling Load Reduction of Office Buildings Integrated With a Multistory Double-Skin Facade...... 2087 J. Joe, W. Choi, J. Huh, S. Shin
Design of Roof Shapes for Increased Solar Potential of BIPV/T Systems ...... 2097 C. Hachem, A. Athienitis, P. Fazio
Development and Characterisation of a Low Concentrating Dielectric Photovoltaic Concentrator...... 2109 N. Sarmah, T. K. Mallick
Development of a Multi-Functional Ventilated Façade with an Integrated Collector-Storage: Numerical Model and Experimental Facility...... 2118 D. Kizildag, A. Oliva, I. Rodriguez
Energetic Performance of a Green Roof in the Tropical Environment of La Reunion Island (Indian Ocean)...... 2128 T. Libelle, A. Clain, F. Garde, D. Morau
Energy Profile and Energy Consumption in Hotels in the Warm Humid Climate of South East Nigeria...... 2136 O. V. Ekechukwu, C. Sam-Amobi
Energy Renovation of Listed Buildings...... 2146 L. B. Jensen, M. Vraa Nielsen
Evaporative Cooling for an Auditorium During the Dry Season in a Semi-Humid Hot Climate...... 2158 J. Rojas, G. Huelsz, A. Lira, P. Elias-Lopez
SWC Lightweight Structures for Solar Integration ...... 2167 T. Ebert
Integration of Solar Building Technologies in an Office Building, Changzhou, China...... 2171 Y. Wang, L. Zhang, J. Zhong
Measuring the Heat Losses and Solar Gains of Buildings Via a Novel Analysis of the Data...... 2181 G. Taylor
Mechanical Characteristics of BIPV Modules Under Different Load Scenarios and Encapsulations ...... 2193 S. Misara , A. Pornnimit
On the Compromises Between Form and Function in Grid-Connected Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) at Low-Latitude Sites...... 2204 R. Rüther, J. Urbanetz, C. Zomer
Perception of Formal and Symbolic Aesthetics of Photovoltaics ...... 2215 K. Farkas
Promoting Grid-Connected Photovoltaics in Brazil Through High Visibility Showcase BIPV Projects...... 2227 R. Rüther, P. Braun, A. Montenegro, L. Nascimento, C. Zomer
Residential Passive Solar Design for Canadian Cities: Assessing the Potential ...... 2238 H. Zirnhelt, R. Richman
Retrofitting for Sustainability - Does it Work?...... 2248 M. Halperin
Shadow Effect of Surrounding Buildings on Bipv System Performance ...... 2258 J. Park , J. Huh, S. Shin
Simulation Models of Building Integrated Collectors and PV Modules ...... 2270 K. Hirayanagi, T. Kusunoki, Y. Matoba, H. Roh, M. Satoh, M. Udagawa
A Simulation Study of Thermal Impacts of Greenery on a PV Rooftop...... 2279 R. Hendarti, S. K. Wittkopf, W. Nyuk Hien, S. Weimeng
Simulation Study on the Heat Storage Systems Combined with Air Collectors ...... 2288 Y. Matoba , K. Hirayanagi, T. Kusunoki, H. Roh, M. Udagawa
Smart Building as a Power Plant - Plus-Energy House with E-Mobility...... 2297 N. Fisch
Smart Windows: Optical and Thermal Performance Evaluation ...... 2310 P. Eames, L. Mei, S. M. Naqvi
Solar Active Houses: Buildings with a Solar Thermal Fraction of at Least 50 % as the Building Standard of the Future...... 2319 D. Bestenlehner, J. Buehl, H. Drueck, S. Kobelt, A. Oliva, P. Rubeck, G. Stryi-Hipp
Study on the Philosophy "Harmony Between Human Beings and Nature" and its Effect on Solar Architecture Design...... 2329 B. Chen, S. Bai, J. Chen, X. Li, Y. Xie, J. Zhang, J. Zhu
Sustainable Passive Housing for Emerging Countries ...... 2338 E. Müller
Technological Evolution of Photovoltaic Envelope. Constructive Integration and Paradigms of Innovation...... 2350 P. Bonomo, P. De Berardinis, G. Di Giovanni
The Concept of the Solar Eco House ...... 2362 E. Milutiene, V. Auguliene, A. Krucius, J. K. Staniškis
Thermal Acceptability Assessment in Vernacular Buildings of Cold and Cloudy Regions of North-East India...... 2370 M. K. Singh, S. K. Atreya, S. Mahapatra
Thermal Characteristics of BIPV Module (U-Value, g-Value) ...... 2380 S. Misara, N. Henze, A. Sidelev
Thermal Effect of “Biomimetic Building” with Perspirable and Changing Clothes Functions...... 2392 Y. Ishikawa
Tools and Methods for Solar Building Design: Results of IEA Task 41 International Survey ...... 2404 M. Korolkow , É. Bouffard, M. Dubois, M. Horvat, J. Kanters
SWC - The Value of Technique and Technology in Sustainable Architecture...... 2415 J. Trujeque Bolio, L. Manrique, R. Martinez
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: SOLAR CITIES
Development of a Tool for Assessment of Energy for Sustainable Cities - Application Cambará do Sul and Cristal ...... 2421 A. Bianchi, F. Berlitz, S. Dias, G. Ocacia
Low Exergy Systems for High-Performance Buildings and Communities...... 2432 D. Schmidt, H. Torio
Solar Urban Planning in European Cities ...... 2439 S. Lindner, A. Hermelink, A. Saade, E. Caamano-Martin, J. Fernandes, E. Higueras, I. Useros, F. Tortora
Thermal Comfort and Urban Climate Due to the Morphology of Urban Parks in Arid Zones...... 2443 N. Alchapar, A. Cantón, E. N. Correa, G. Lesino
Zero-Energy Mass Custom Home Research Initiatives ...... 2454 M. Noguchi, A. Ringaila, T. Sharpe, S. Stewart
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: SOLAR COLLECTORS AND PVT
Analysis of a Proposal for Metamaterials Applied to the Use of Solar Thermal Power ...... 2466 I. Martinez, M. D. Durán, E. Rincón
Basics for the Development of a High Efficiency Flat Plate Collector with a Selectively Coated Double Glazing ...... 2469 S. Föste, N. Ehrmann, F. Giovannetti, G. Rockendorf
Cellulose Triacetate Honeycomb Compounds for Improved Flat-Plate Collectors: Performance and Reliability ...... 2475 F. Giovannetti, M. Kirchner, G. Rockendorf, O. Kehl
CFD Analysis of Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Flat Plate Natural Convection Solar Air Heater ...... 2483 D. A. Amibe, A. Tiruneh
Design, Manufacture and Experimental Investigation of Low Cost Parabolic Cooker ...... 2494 A. A. Hassen , D. A. Amibe
Design Improvements and Evaluation of the New CCStaR Collector...... 2506 V. Martinez, A. Moia, R. Pujol
Desinging of Parabolic Solar Water Heater Technical and Dimensional Specifications Using Genetic Algorithm ...... 2515 S. Zahirnia, S. Arebi, A. Ghaffari
Development of a Small-Sized Parabolic-Trough Collector. Final Results of Capsol Project...... 2525 A. Fernandez-Garcia , J. Leon, M. Perez, E. Rojas, E. Valcarcel, L. Valenzuela, E. Zarza
Development of Solar a-Si PV/Thermal(PVT) System for Tropical Region...... 2536 J. Fan, G. L. Hua, T. Peng Seng
Effect of Internal Heating on Thermal Performance of Hybrid Photovoltaic/Thermal (PV/T) Collector System ...... 2542 E. Yandri, N. Hagino, H. Imada, I. Kazutaka, H. Yoshida
Evaluation Methods for Heat Pipes in Solar Thermal Collectors – Test Equipment and First Results...... 2548 S. Jack, N. Katenbrink, F. Schubert
VOLUME 4
Evaluation of the Reliability of a Novel ICPC Solar Collector Installation: Incorporating the Diffuse Radiation Component into the Analysis and Its Impact on the Comparison between Measured and Predicted Performance ...... 2557 W. Duff, J. Daosukho
Experimental and Numerical Assessment of PV-T Collector for Combined Production of Electricity and Domestic Hot Water in the Frame of the Project “PVTCOL“ ...... 2566 P. Dupeyrat, G. Kwiatkowski, C. Ménézo, M. Rommel, G. Stryi-Hipp
Experimental Characterization of Thermal Performance of Flat Plate Solar Collectors with Roll-Bond Absorbers ...... 2573 D. Del Col, M. Bortolato, M. Dai Pre, A. Padovan
Experimental Investigation of Solar PV-T/Liquid Collector...... 2585 T. Matuska, L. Buchta
The Experimental Performance Comparison of Two Different Types of Unglazed PVT Collector...... 2591 J. Kim, J. Chun
Experimental Performance of Solar Receivers Designed to Use Oil as a Heat Transfer Fluid...... 2598 J. Mlatho, M. McPherson
Influence of Reflected Radiation Components on Solar Collectors...... 2610 I. Kocsany, I. Farkas, I. Seres
Investigation of Solar Absorber for Small Scale Solar Concentrating Parabolic Dish ...... 2616 H. Madessa, J. Løvseth, O. J. Nydal, T. Veslum
Investigation of the Effective Transmittance-Absorptance Product of Solar Thermal Collectors Regarding Recent Improvements of Glazing and Absorber Spectral Properties ...... 2624 P. Dupeyrat, W. Graf, M. Hermann, T. E. Kuhn, H. R. Wilson
Maximum Efficiency of Low Concentrating PV-T Collectors and Optical Boundary Conditions...... 2631 M. Proell, A. Hauer, M. Reuss, W. Schoelkopf
Model of an Unglazed Photovoltaic Thermal Collector Based on Standard Test Procedures ...... 2639 M. Stegmann, E. Bertram, G. Rockendorf, S. Janben
New Absorber Manufacturing and Materials – Challenges for Absorber Design and Evaluation ...... 2648 M. Hermann, M. Bauch, P. Di Lauro, M. Klemke, L. Koch
Numerical and Experimental Study of a Flat Plate Solar Collector with Transparent Insulation and Overheating Protection System ...... 2660 H. Kessentini, R. Capdevila, J. Castro, A. Oliva
Optical Study of a 3-D Elliptical Hyperboloid Concentrator...... 2672 I. Ali, T. K. Mallick, P. Kew, K. S. Reddy, T. O'Donovan
Optimization of Distance Between Tubes of Sheet-Tube Heat Transfer Panels of Flat Plate Solar Water Heating Collectors...... 2679 J. Akhatov , R. Avezov, N. Avezova, K. Samiev
Performance Optimisation of Solar Receivers That Use Oil as a Heat Transfer Fluid...... 2683 J. Mlatho, M. McPherson
A PV/T and Heat Pump Based Trigeneration System Model for Residential Applications ...... 2695 A. Joyce, L. Coelho, J. Martins, N. Tavares, R. Pereira, P. Magalhaes
Self-Acting and Self-Regulating Circulating Pump Powered by Local Heat Instead Electricity for Solar Installations ...... 2707 Y. Dobriansky, D. Chlodzinski, M. Duda
Self-Assembled Needle-Like Spinel Composites on Alloy Surface as Specular Absorber ...... 2713 D. Ding, W. Cai, H. Wu
Study on a Tracking Solar Collector...... 2717 Z. Chen, E. Andersen, J. Fan, S. Furbo, B. Perers
Theoretical and Experimental Study of a Solar Thermal Collector with Curved Geometry...... 2727 D. Rodríguez Sánchez, J. A. Almendros Ibañez, J. F. Belmonte Toledo, M. Izquierdo Barrientos, A. Molina Navarro
Thermal Difference Between a Classic Solar Collector Evacuated Tube and One with a Thermosyphon Flow Tube ...... 2737 E. Barrera-Calva, A. Y. Perez, G. F. Gonzalez, C. R. Rosas
Towards a Unified Standard for Solar Air Heating Collectors...... 2743 G. Stryi-Hipp, S. Fortuin, K. Kramer, S. Mehnert, J. Richter, C. Thoma, C. Welz
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: SOLAR COOLING AND AIR CONDTIONING
Advanced Solar-Assisted Cascade Ejector Cooling / CO2 Sub-Critical Mechanical Compression Refrigeration System ...... 2755 V. Petrenko, B. Huang, K. Shestopalov, V. O. Lerin, O. S. Volovyk
Air Conditioning System of 20 kW Based on Solar-Gas Adsorption ...... 2766 A. P. Leite, F. A. Belo, C. M. Ribeiro, D. B. Riffel, B. Zeghmati, D. Sarmento
Analysis of Some Configurations for Residential Solar Cooling Systems...... 2776 N. Molero Villar, J. M. Cejudo López, F. Domínguez Muñoz, A. C. Andres
Assessing the Feasibility of Solar Absorption Cooling for Canadian Housing...... 2786 C. Edwards, I. Beausoleil-Morrison, C. A. Cruickshank, G. Johnson
Design and Economic Analysis of a Solar Air Conditioning System: Case of Study in Monterrey, México ...... 2798 J. P. Vargas Bautista , A. J. García Cuéllar, C. I. Rivera Solorio
Development of Artificial Neural Network Models for Sorption Chillers ...... 2810 P. Frey, H. Drück, B. Ehrismann
Development of Ejector Cycle for Solar Air-Conditioning System Powered by Stored Thermal Energy Part 2. CFD Analysis for Ejector Design ...... 2822 T. Ito, A. Matsuo, H. Sato
Development of Ejector Cycle for Solar Air-Conditioning System Powered by Stored Thermal Energy Part 1. Experimental Results ...... 2830 F. Takahiro, M. Akiko, S. Chan, S. Haruki
Ecological Assessment of Solar Thermal Cooling Systems...... 2836 B. Ehrismann, H. Drück, P. Frey
Evaluation of a Liquid Desiccant Air Conditioning System with Solar Thermal Regeneration...... 2848 L. Crofoot, S. Harrison
Experimental Analysis of a Liquid Desiccant Cross Flow Plate-Type Dehumidifier for Air-Conditioning Applications...... 2858 M. Jaradat, M. Mutzel, L. Schiemann, R. Heinzen, K. Vajen, U. Jordan
Experimental Evaluation of a Pre-Industrial Air-Cooled LiBr-H2O Small Capacity Absorption Machine ...... 2869 J. Farnos, J. Castro, E. Garcia-Rivera, A. Olivia, J. Chiva
Experimental Investigation on Solar Absorption Cooling System Using Thermal Storage ...... 2875 L. Chidambaram, A. Ramana, V. Muthu, G. Kamaraj, R. Velraj
Experimental Performance Evaluation of a Modified Solar Ice Maker Powered by Solar Energy ...... 2884 M. H. Ahmed, I. E. El-Seesy, N. M. Khattab
Heat Rejection Control Strategy for Stationary Tests of Discontinuous Thermally Driven Chillers...... 2896 R. Brock, R. Fedrizzi, P. Melograno, M. Fabricatore, E. Lantschner
Investigation of Experimental Ejector Cooling Machine Operating with Refrigerant R245fa Designed for Solar Air Conditioning Application...... 2907 B. Huang, V. O. Petrenko, K. Shestopalov
Modeling and Transient Analysis of a Novel Adsorption Cycle Concept for Solar Cooling ...... 2919 V. Schwamberger, C. Glueck, F. Schmidt
Modeling of Solar Air-Conditioning Systems Using Modelica...... 2928 M. A. Barcelo, V. M. Moll, A. M. Pol
Natural Clinoptilolite in Solar Refrigeration ...... 2940 S. Toledo-Flores, T. G. Mondragon, P. Amador
A Non-High Temperature Waste-Heat Air-Conditioning System Using Water Evaporation and Decompressed Solar Panel...... 2946 H. T. M. Thu, S. Haruki
Operation Analysis and Experiences of a Solar-Thermal System Assisting the Air Conditioning of an Office Building in Esslingen Germany ...... 2952 E. Bollin, K. Huber, E. Scheck
Optimization of a Solar Cooling System Operating in Five Experimental Scenarios ...... 2960 F. Palacín, S. Alonso, C. Monne
Optimization of Liquid Desiccant Regenerator Driven by Hybrid Solar Collector ...... 2971 A. Qadir, P. Armstrong
Two Novel Solar Sorption Refrigerators using Salt-Ammonia Mixtures for Air-Conditioning and Ice Production ...... 2983 R. Best, L. A. Bujedo, P. Melograno, N. Velazquez, I. Pilatowsky, V. H. Gomez, O. Garcia-Valladares, R. Fedrizzi, A. Corredera, J. I. Hernandez, S. Sanz, N. Ortega
Solar Desiccant Air-Conditioning in an Industrial Application: Optimisation Approaches for Solar-Thermal Integration and Air-Handling Unit ...... 2995 T. Bader, S. Frawley, V. Hanby, C. Trinkl, W. Zörner
SOLERA Demonstrator of Small Scale Solar Heating and Cooling System in INES Office Building...... 3007 D. Chèze , F. Boudéhenn, D. Mugnier, T. N?ñez, P. Papillon
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: SOLAR DISTRICT HEATING
Dynamic Simulation of Central Solar Heating Plant with Seasonal Storage (CSHPSS) with TRNSys Software...... 3013 S. Couturier, I. Verdier, M. Guichard
High Solar Fraction with Pit Heat Storages ...... 3020 P. A. Soerensen, N. From
IEA-SHC Task 45 – Large Systems...... 3031 J. E. Nielsen
Measured and Simulated Performance of a High Solar Fraction District Heating System with Seasonal Storage...... 3037 B. Sibbitt, J. Carriere, R. Djebbar, J. Kokko, D. McClenahan, J. Thornton, B. Wong
Pipe-Soil Interaction in Solar Thermal Heating and Cooling Plants...... 3049 I. Weidlich , D. Trier
Solar District Heating Guidelines ...... 3058 D. Trier
Solar District Heating in Germany – Findings and Prospects ...... 3066 M. Reuss, D. Mangold
Solar Water Preheating for Open District Heating Nets – Optimization of the Air-To-Water Heat Exchanger Design...... 3077 J. Orozaliev, R. Botpaev, C. Budig, A. Obozov, K. Vajen
Solar Water Preheating for Open District Heating Nets - System Integration of Large-Scale Facilities...... 3086 C. Budig, R. Botpaev, A. Obozov, J. Orozaliev, K. Vajen
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: SOLAR DOMESTIC HOT WATER AND COMBISYSTEMS
Analysis of Hydraulic Design Options for Medium-sized Solar Combisystems...... 3095 K. Zass, U. Jordan, K. Vajen, C. Wilhelms
Brazilian Experience in Solar Water to Low Income House - “My Home my Life” Program...... 3107 E. Pereira, A. Dolabella, J. Batista, M. Motta, J. Benevides
Brazilian Solar Water Heating Systems Evaluation...... 3114 E. Pereira, E. Salvador, R. David, A. Andrade, J. Fantinelli, L. Carvalho, M. Guimaraes, T. Oliveira, J. Pinho, J. Escobedo, E. Duarte, C. Cabral
Developing Quality Indicators for Large Solar Heating Systems ...... 3126 E. Pereira, A. Andrade, B. Lopes, E. Salvador, G. Santos, L. Vasconcellos
Domestic Hot Water Requirement Profile in Nigeria ...... 3128 O. V. Ekechukwu, C. O. Usoh
Drainback Systems as an Efficient and Safe Solution for Solar DHW Installations: Practical Experience ...... 3139 D. Mugnier, L. Casals, A. Le Denn, R. Siré
Effects of Heat Exchanger Configuration on Solar Domestic Hot Water System Performance...... 3151 S. Harrison, C. Cruickshank
Energy Saving of a Solar Heating System with Phase Change Material (PCM) Heat Exchanger...... 3163 E. Yazdanshenas, A. Khalesi Doost
Energy Savings for Solar Heating Systems in One Family Houses...... 3175 S. Furbo, E. Andersen, Z. Chen, J. Fan, B. Perers
Evaluation of Solar Combisystems – Recommendations for Improving the Thermal Performance...... 3184 J. Ullmann, H. Drück, B. Mette
Exergy Analysis of Solar Thermal Systems: A Necessary Complement to Conventional Energy Analysis? ...... 3195 H. Torio, D. Schmidt
Experimental Investigations on Charging and Discharging Strategies of Thermal Energy Stores and Their Effect on System Efficiency...... 3203 R. Haberl , E. Frank
Experimental Study of Close-Packed Evacuated-Tube Collector Under the Weather Condition of North China...... 3213 H. Qu, T. Gao, C. Sun, P. Wang, J. Zhao
Indicator for Estimation Vacuum Level in Transparent Insulation of Solar Collectors ...... 3218 I. Mitina
The Influence of External DHW Modules on the Yearly Energy Consumption of Solar Combisystems ...... 3220 F. Ruesch , E. Frank
Life Cycle Analysis of a Polymer Black Liquid Flat Plate Collector...... 3230 G. Martinopoulos
Morphological and Optical Characterization of e-beam Deposited Anatase Films to be Used in Solar Thermal Collectors...... 3240 L. C. De Lima , M. Di Giolo, F. Farias, R. A. Simao, M. B. De Moraes
One Year Field Test Experience of a Solar Thermal Energy Facade at a Commercial Building Site...... 3247 S. Küthe, C. Hartmann, R. Heinzen, K. Vajen
Optimization of Solar Thermal Combi-Systems for Domestic Hot Water and Space Heating...... 3255 G. Stryi-Hipp, S. Fortuin, A. Oliva
Performance of Integral Collector Storage Systems of Oval Section Tanks ...... 3266 J. Barral, J. Garnica, J. M. Lucchini
Real-Life Conditions Performance of Residential Solar Water Preheaters in Quebec, Canada...... 3278 N. Bédard, M. Leduc
Simulation and Evaluation of Stratfied Discharging and Charging Devices in Combined Solar Thermal Systems ...... 3287 J. Glembin, G. Rockendorf
Solar & Pellet Heating: Specifications for High Efficiency System Design ...... 3293 R. Haberl, E. Frank, M. Y. Haller, L. Konersmann
Solar Combisystems with Forecast Control to Increase the Solar Fraction and Lower the Auxiliary Energy Cost...... 3302 B. Perers, E. Anderssen, Z. Chen, J. Fan, S. Furbo
Study of Medium Scale Solar Water Heating Plants in Lithuania ...... 3310 R. Valancius, R. Jonynas, G. Mekas, E. Perednis, V. Suksteris
SWC - Developing Situation for Solar Heating Combisystems in China...... 3317 R. Zheng, L. Changling, H. Tao, Z. Xinyu, W. Xuan, D. Yu, H. Zhulian
Theoretical Investigation on a Control - Based Approach to Avoid Stagnation of Solar Heating Systems...... 3323 O. Kusyy, K. Vajen
Thermosyphon Solar Hot Water Heater Development...... 3331 S. Brandmayr, V. Hanby, W. Zörner
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: SOLAR HEAT FOR INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
Barriers to Solar Process Heat Applications ...... 3340 A. Anthrakidis, M. Adam, C. Faber, M. Lanz, S. Schramm
Development of a Cost Effective Lineal Fresnel Solar Thermal Collector for High Temperature Processes, Thermal Driven Chillers and Hybrid Electricity Generation ...... 3349 I. Gurruchaga, A. Carrera, O. Camara, X. Jane, C. Marti
Development of Prince-40 Solar Concentrator As Do It Yourself (DIY) Kit ...... 3353 A. Chandak, S. Somani, A. Chandak
Feasibility Assessment of Solar Process Heat Applications...... 3361 C. Lauterbach, B. Schmitt, K. Vajen, S. Rad
Industrial Oven Powered with a Pair of Scheffler Solar Reflectors ...... 3371 A. Chandak, S. Somani
Integration of Solar Thermal Systems into Gas Pressure Regulating Stations...... 3379 R. Heinzen, K. Zab, R. Luhmer, R. Meyer, K. Vajen
Investigation of Selected Solar Process Heat Applications Regarding Their Technical Requirements for System Integration...... 3386 B. Schmitt, C. Lauterbach, K. Vajen
Investigation of Solar Water Heating System for Industrial Applications in Northern Ethiopia...... 3395 M. B. Kahsay, R. Cherkos, I. P. Da Silva
Investigations on Solar Thermal Process Heat Integration with Parabolic Trough Collectors ...... 3404 H. Marty, E. Frank
VOLUME 5
Modelling of a Small-Sized Parabolic-Trough Solar Collector Field for Process Heat in the Cork Industry...... 3412 A. Guerrero-Quijano, M. Perez, L. Valenzuela, E. Zarza, A. Fernandez-Garcia
Optimal Performance of Solar Heating System...... 3421 B. Huang, S. Chang, H. Ko, W. Tung, C. Wu, R. Yen
Performance Evaluation & Analysis of Low Cost Parabolic Dish Type Solar Collector for Domestic & Industrial Heating Application...... 3428 A. Sagade, N. Shinde
Pressure Losses in Small-Sized Parabolic-Trough Solar Fields for Industrial Process Heat...... 3439 L. Valenzuela, D. Hernández-Lobón, M. Pérez, E. Zarza
Solar Process Heat – System Design for Selected Low-Temperature Applications in the Industry ...... 3451 S. Hess, V. Hanby, M. Hermann, A. Oliva, G. Stryi-Hipp
Solar Process Heat Application at the Hofmühl Brewery at Eichstätt/Germany ...... 3463 M. Wutzler, U. Schirmer, B. Platzer
Solar Steam Supply: Initial Operation of a Plant ...... 3469 D. Kruger, N. Lichtenthaler, J. Dersch, H. Schenk, K. Hennecke, A. Anthrakidis, M. Rusack, A. Lokurlu, K. Saidi, M. Walder, S. Fischer, H. Wirth
Solar Thermal Energy for Breweries – Integration Concepts Depending on Site Specifications ...... 3476 C. Brunner, F. Mauthner, B. Muster, W. Weiss
Solar-Thermal Process Heat - A Low-Temperature Heating Network in a Dairy ...... 3485 H. Müller, V. Hanby, W. Zörner
Thermal Performance of a Roof Integrated Solar Micro-Concentrating Collector ...... 3494 T. Sultana, G. Morrison, G. Rosengarten
Two-Step Thermochemical Cycles for Hydrogen Production with Dish Type Solar Thermal System...... 3506 J. Dong, T. Kodama, S. Oh, Y. Shin, T. Seo
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: SOLAR RADIATION AVAILABILITY AND VARIABILITY
Advances in Solar Energy Resource Assessment for Chile...... 3515 R. Escobar, F. R. Martins, A. A. Ortega, S. L. De Abreu
Annual and Monthly Average Global, Direct and Diffuse Solar Radiation in Botucatu/SP/Brazil...... 3527 J. F. Escobedo, A. P. Oliveira, D. Rodrigues, J. Soares
Application of Artificial Neural Network in Estimating Hourly Global Solar Radiation from Satellite Images...... 3539 N. Erusiafe, M. Chendo
Atmospheric Turbidity Measurements in Torino: A Comparison Between 1975 and 2010 Data ...... 3545 G. V. Fracastoro, G. Coppa, M. Simonetti, Y. Yang
Availability of Direct Solar Radiation in Uganda...... 3554 D. Okello, E. Banda, J. Mubiru
Comparing Performance of Solargis and Suny Satellite Models Using Monthly and Daily Aerosol Data ...... 3564 T. Cebecauer, R. Perez, M. Suri
Comparison Between Solar and Artificial Photocatalytic Treatments of Textile Industrial Wastewater ...... 3572 F. Hussein, T. A. Abass
Correlation Between Global Solar Radiation, Ambient Temperature and Sunshine Hours for Makurdi, Nigeria ...... 3579 I. Itodo, J. Yohanna
Development of a Diffuse Fraction Model for Application to Satellite-Based Solar Irradiance Observations for Australia ...... 3584 I. Grant
Global Irradiance: Typical Year and Year to Year Annual Variability...... 3596 P. Ineichen
Global Solar Irradiation Assessment in Uruguay Using Tarpley's Model and Goes Satellite Images ...... 3608 G. Abal, R. A. Suarez, P. Musé, R. Siri, P. Toscano
High Spatial Resolution Solar Atlas in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur ...... 3620 P. Blanc, B. Espinar, B. Gschwind, L. Menard, C. Thomas, L. Wald
High Temporal and Spatial Resolution Air Temperature Retrieval from Seviri and Modis Combined Data...... 3629 A. Gambardella, T. Huld, M. Schroeder-Homscheidt, K. Zakšek
Horizontal Visibility Influence on the Brazilian Solar Energy Assessment: Surface and Model Data Intercomparsions...... 3635 R. Santos Costa, F. Martins, E. Pereira
Improving Satellite-Derived Solar Resource Analysis with Parallel Ground-Based Measurements ...... 3647 K. Schumann, H. G. Beyer, K. Chhatbar, R. Meyer
Longterm Weather Data Measurements from Danish Climate Station...... 3659 L. Skalík, Z. Chen, J. Dragsted, S. Furbo
Low Cost UV Measurer ...... 3671 S. Leal, M. Filho, C. Tiba
Monthly UV Solar Irradiation for the State of Pernambuco...... 3677 C. Tiba, S. Leal, M. Filho
A New Software for Monitoring Solar Radiation Using Information from Satellite Images and Free Data Sources ...... 3687 M. Gaston, I. Pagola, X. Nicuesa, A. Bernardos, M. Guisado, I. Bernad, M. Caltik, M. Skuhra, L. Ramirez
Numerical Correction for the Diffuse Solar Irradiance by the Melo-Escobedo Shadowring Measuring Method...... 3692 A. Dal Pai, F. H. P. Correa, J. F. Escobedo
Optimizing the Inclination of Solar Panels Taking Energy Demands into Consideration ...... 3704 P. Refalo, S. Abela, R. Ghirlando
The Performances of the Helioclim Databases in Mozambique...... 3714 L. Wald, P. Blanc, B. Gschwind, M. Lefèvre
The Repercussion of the Similarity of Distribution Parameters of Modelled and Measured Irradiance Data Sets on the Acurracy of Performance Estimates for Solar Energy Systems ...... 3722 H. G. Beyer
Selection Tool and Its Usage...... 3728 T. Tomson
Solar Access Variations in Mixed Urban Fabrics_Levent Case...... 3736 E. Sakinc
Solar and Coincident Weather Data for Large Scale Solar Deployment in Australasia...... 3743 T. Lee, W. Logie
Solar Atlas for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean...... 3755 C. Hoyer-Klick, L. Wald, L. Menard, P. Blanc, E. Wey, M. Suri, T. Cebecauer, T. Huld, H. Allal, A. Bida, M. Mahmoud, L. Lorych, D. Puig, M. Caner, M. Schroedter-Homscheidt, C. Schillings, T. Wanderer
Solar Energy Potential of an Urban Housing Estate in London ...... 3762 U. Arch, L. Brotas
Solar Radiation and Uncertainty Information of Meteonorm 7 ...... 3773 J. Remund, S. Müller
Solar Radiation Measurement Net at Uruguay...... 3778 J. Caraldo, P. Toscano, P. Pena, A. Gutierrez
Spatial & Temporal Characteristics of Solar Radiation Variability ...... 3785 R. Perez, T. Hoff, S. Kivalov
Using Sunshine Duration and Satellite Images to Estimate Daily Solar Irradiation on Horizontal Surface...... 3796 S. Ener Rusen, B. G. Akinoglu, A. Hammer
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: SOLAR THERMAL POWER
Analytical Modeling of DSG in Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors...... 3804 C. Oliveira, A. Cunha, N. Fraidenraich, O. Vilela
A Conceptual Photo-Electro-Chemical-Thermal (PECT) Receiver for a Net Zero CO2 Emissions SPTC Plant ...... 3812 D. Nation, D. Dixon-Hardy, P. Heggs
Enhanced Heat Transfer in Solar Water Heater (with Parabolic Collector) Using Partially Reflective Glass...... 3824 T. Chandrasegaran
Flux Distribution and Field Analysis of CSP Collectors ...... 3830 K. S. Reddy, V. Gumtapure
Heat Transfer Analysis and Modeling for a Coaxial Solar Collector in a Domestic Cogeneration System...... 3840 F. Alberti, A. Bertaso, L. Crema
Heatable Optical Analyse System for High Temperature Absorbers...... 3852 M. Sauerborn, B. Hoffschmidt, R. Telle, M. Wagner
Impact of Investment Tax Credits in the Development of a CSP Industry in Chile...... 3861 R. Escobar, F. Hentszchel, R. Garcia
Improvement Options in the Dish Stirling Technology ...... 3870 F. Palacín, S. Alonso, Y. Bravo, C. Monne
Increasing the Cost Effectiveness of CSP Technologies Through the Development of a New CLFR “Etendue Matched” Collector ...... 3878 L. Guerreiro, D. Canavarro, M. Collares-Pereira
Influence of Clouds and Aerosols to the Haze of the Sunshape ...... 3887 M. Sauerborn, S. Arshadi, R. Rohrmoser
INNOSOL – Environmental Aspects of the Open Volumetric Receiver Technology...... 3895 B. Fricke, C. Ziolko, A. Anthrakidis, S. Alexopoulos, B. Hoffschmidt, F. Giese, M. Dillig
Investigation of Chromium to Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) Ohmic Contact for Thin Film Solar Cell Application ...... 3901 E. Asl Soleimani, E. Akbarnejad, N. Khazamipour, H. S. Younessi
Investigation of Heat Losses from the Trapezoidal Cavity Receiver for Linear Fresnel Reflector Solar Power System ...... 3908 K. S. Reddy, K. R. Kumar
Low Temperature Solar Power Plant Connected to a Smart Grid...... 3920 D. Haillot, C. Lenôtre, L. Poupin, P. Urrutti, M. Wohrer
Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of a Low Temperature Solar Thermal Energy Conversion System...... 3926 S. Situmbeko, F. Inambao
Modelization of Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics in Solar Power Towers...... 3937 J. Chiva, O. Lehmkuhl, A. Oliva, M. Soria
New Experimental Heliostat Test Field in Sonora, Mexico ...... 3943 R. Cabanillas, C. Arancibia-Bulnes, M. Ochoa, B. Perez, F. Hinojosa, C. Perez-Rabago, D. Riveros, E. Regalado, C. Estrada
Novel m-CHP Generation from Small Scale Concentrated Solar Power...... 3952 L. Crema, F. Alberti, A. Bozzoli, E. Wackelgard, B. Rivolta, S. Hesse, M. Luminari, D. Hislop, B. Restall
Numerical Analysis of a Large-Scale Linear Fresnel CSP Plant at Steady-State Condition...... 3964 S. N. Ghavami Masooleh, M. Dohn, H. Maier, D. Schlipf, U. Schnell, M. Stenglein, M. Weidmann, U. Schnell
Numerical Simulation of a Parabolic Trough Solar Collector Considering the Concentrated Energy Flux Distribution ...... 3976 A. A. Hachicha , R. Capdevila, I. Rodríguez, A. Oliva
Output of the Evaporation Engine (Sloping Canopy) ...... 3988 N. Barton
Performance and Costs Assessment of Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Systems (ISCCS) Using CO2 as Heat Transfer Fluid...... 4000 V. Tola, G. Cau, D. Cocco
A Pre-Feasibility Study of a Concentrating Solar Power System to Offset Electricity Consumption at the Spier Estate...... 4012 M. Lubkoll, A. Brent, P. Gauche
Ray Tracer for Analysis of Solar Concentrating Systems ...... 4024 K. Nyeinga, E. J. K. B. Banda, O. J. Nydal
Simulation of a Concentrating Solar Power Plant for the Chile Northern Region...... 4032 H. Vidal, R. Escobar, J. Fernandez
Simulation of Hybrid Solar Tower Power Plants ...... 4044 S. Alexopoulos, B. Hoffschmidt, C. Rau, J. Sattler
Solar Thermal Power Generation...... 4051 A. Lokurlu, C. Gunkel, K. Saidi
Supercritical ORC Turbogenerators Coupled with Linear Solar Collectors...... 4056 E. Casati, P. Colonna, N. R. Nannan
Vertical Reflector Fields: Feasibility of Optical and Geometrical Arrangements for CSP Integration in Façades ...... 4068 A. González, S. Cesar-Chapa, J. González-Aguilar, M. Romero
Analysis on the Operating Characteristics of Solar Water Heater in Combination with Air Source Heat Pump Water Heater...... 4080 A. Jiang, W. Xiao-Zhong
Domestic Solar/Heat Pump Heating Systems with Low and High Eficiency Collectors in Mediterranean Areas...... 4083 A. Moia-Pol, M. Alomar-Barcelo, V. Martinez-Moll, R. Pujol-Nadal
The Electric Function, Solar Energy and Efficient Water Heating...... 4090 J. L. Duomarco, R. Alonso Suárez
Energetic, Economical and Geographical Evaluation of Different Solar Thermally Driven Heat Pump Systems for Heating and Cooling Around Europe ...... 4102 J. Rodríguez Santiago, L.á. Bujedo
Energy Supply for Enviroment- Friendly Buildings ...... 4112 P. Shipkovs, G. Kashkarova, L. Migla
Field Test and Performance Monitoring of Combined Solar Thermal and Heat Pump Systems...... 4120 A. Loose, H. Drück, N. Hanke, F. Thole
Heat Pump Systems with Borehole Heat Exchanger and Unglazed PVT-Collector...... 4132 E. Bertram, G. Rockendorf, M. Stegmann
Monitoring and Simulation of a Passive House with Innovative Solar Heat Pump System ...... 4142 F. Ochs, M. Bianchi Janetti, W. Feist, S. Peper, R. Pfluger, J. Schnieders
On the Potential of Using Heat From Solar Thermal Collectors for Heat Pump Evaporators...... 4154 M. Haller, E. Frank
Overview on Solar Thermal Plus Heat Pump Systems and Review of Monitoring Results ...... 4164 W. Sparber, M. D'Antoni, R. Fedrizzi, S. Herkel, J. Ruschenburg, A. Thuer, K. Vajen
Simulation Study on the Performance of Solar and Geothermal Hybrid R22 Heat Pump ...... 4176 B. Kang, J. Oh, C. Park, H. Cho
Solar and Heat Pumps Systems - Status of IEA SHC Task 4 & HPP Annex 38 ...... 4183 J. Hadorn
Solar Water Heating Systems: The Analysis of Schemes...... 4191 V. Slesarenko, G. Bogdanovich, I. Slesarenko
Test Setup for an Active Controlled Heat Pump Installation...... 4197 D. Vanhoudt, J. Desmedt, J. Van Bael
Test System for the Investigation of the Synergy Potential of Solar Collectors and Borehole Heat Exchangers in Heat Pump Systems...... 4200 P. Pärisch, M. Kirchner, R. Tepe, S. Vob, W. Wetzel
Thermal Performance of a Compact Solar Assisted Heat Pump...... 4210 S. Abreu, J. M. Gonçalves, S. Rocha
A Transient Model for Radiant Heating and Cooling Terminal Heat Exchangers Applied to Radiant Floors and Ceiling Panels...... 4221 D. Carbonell, J. Cadafalch, R. Consul
Validation of a Dynamic Model for Unglazed Collectors Including Condensation. Application for Standardised Testing and Simulation in TRNSYS and IDA...... 4228 B. Perers, J. Björkman, J. Eriksson, P. Kovacs, C. Martinsson, U. Pettersson
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: STRATEGIES AND POLICIES
The Challenges of Sustainable Energy in Serbia ...... 4239 S. Djukanovic, P. Djukic
Comparison Investigation and Analysis of Low-Carbon Energy and Enironment Awareness of Urban-Rural Residents...... 4249 M. Liu, B. Chen, Z. Ruina, J. Yuan, B. Zhang, F. Yue
An Economic Assessment of Grid-Connected Residential Solar Photovoltaic Systems in Brazil ...... 4255 R. Rüther, M. Mitscher
VOLUME 6
Evaluating The Impacts Of Community Renewable Energy Initiatives ...... 4266 P. Leicester, C. Goodier, P. Rowley
Feasibility of a Thermally Activated Building System in Residential Buildings...... 4278 W. J. Chung, K. W. Kim, S. Park, M. S. Yeo
Impact of Cell Technology, Installation Types and Scales on Energy Evaluation Metrics of PV Systems...... 4284 D. Feuermann, D. Pearlmutter, S. Halasah
Operation Mode of a Thermally Activated Building System According to the Starting Time and the Operating Hours in Residential Building ...... 4295 S. H. Park, W. J. Chung, K. W. Kim, M. S. Yeo
Oregon's Energy Trust and U.S. Energy Patterns...... 4304 J. Reynolds
Overview About IEC Standards Applied to Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems ...... 4311 V. Salas, P. J. Débora, E. Olias, M. J. Perez-Regalado
Parameters Affecting the Accuracy Measurement Applied to Solar Simulators for Panels Concentration Photovoltaic Characterization ...... 4314 M. J. Perez-Regalado, E. Olias, V. Salas, P. J. Debora
Physical Properties of ZnO:Al Films Prepared at Low Temperature in High Power on Flexible Substrate by RF Sputtering ...... 4319 F. Dehghan Nayeri , E. Asl Soleimani
PV Market Potential in the Terawatt Scale: Fuel-Parity in PV Power Plant Business, Grid-Parity for End-User PV Applivations and Off-Grid PV in Rural...... 4324 C. Breyer
Research and Investigation of Energy Conservation and Environmental Awareness of Urban and Rural Residents in Dalian...... 4337 B. Chen, S. Bai, B. Zhang, M. Liu, Y. Xie, W. Tian, R. Zhang, R. Duan
Solar Thermal Energy – Comparing Framework Conditions and Support Measures in the Renewable Heat Market of Germany and Spain ...... 4345 M. Futterlieb
Urban Acceptability of Building Integrated Solar Systems: LESO-QSV Approach...... 4359 M. C. Munari Probst, C. Roecker
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: TESTING, CERTIFICATION AND QUALITY ASSESSMENT, SIMULATION ENGINEERING TOOLS
A Comparison Between State of the Art and Neural Network Modelling of Solar Collectors...... 4368 S. Fischer, P. Frey
Comparison of Thermal Efficiency Curvers of Solar Collector Tested in Outdoor Conditions ...... 4380 F. Sallaberry, R. Astiz, M. Ezcurra, A. García De Jalón, E. Mateu, X. Olano, L. Ramirez
Comparison Testing of a Solar System with CSTG and DST Methodologies ...... 4390 J. Vera, J. Córdoba, A. García De Jalón, L. Ramirez, F. Sallaberry, V. San Miguel
Cost Effective Type of Pipe Insulation for Solar Thermal Systems...... 4397 P. Shipkovs, G. Kashkarova, L. Migla, A. Snegirjovs, M. Vanags
Development of a Solar Collector/Solar Water Heating System Test Center in Iran ...... 4405 F. Jafarkazemi, H. Abdi, A. Zargar, A. Hassani
European Round Robin Test on Solar Collectors and Solar Thermal Systems ...... 4414 S. Fischer, M. João Carvalho, C. Weibmüller
Evaluation Procedure for Storage Tank Tests Using the Combination of TRNSYS with GenOpt and New Proposal for Holistic Error Estimation ...... 4424 C. Schmidt, J. Ansari, A. Jung, K. Kramer, S. Notz, W. Striewe
Experiences and Lessons Learned From 30 Years of Dynamic Collector Testing, Modelling and Simulation...... 4431 B. Perers, P. Kovacs, U. Pettersson
Global Certification of Solar Collectors...... 4439 J. E. Nielsen
Implementation of Data Processing and Automated Algorithm Based Fault Detection for Solar Thermal Systems...... 4443 S. Kuethe, R. Shahbazfar, K. Vajen, A. C. De Keizer
Improving the Accuracy in Performance Prediction for New Collector Designs ...... 4451 P. Kovács, S. Fischer, B. Perers, M. Persson, U. Pettersson
Indoor System Testing Based on ISO-9459-5 Using a Dynamic Solar Simulator ...... 4457 F. Bertsch, S. Bonk, H. Drück, S. Fischer
IP-Solar: Development and Validation of a Web-Based Monitoring and Diagnostic Tool for Solar Thermal Systems...... 4467 B. Gerardts, P. Ohnewein, A. Droscher, F. Feichtner, K. Schgaguler, E. Meibner, Sabine Putz, P. Luidolt, A. Kostinger, R. Heimrath, Christian Holter, Wolfgang Streicher
Modeling Solar Combisystems Performances Using an Artificial Neural Network Approach...... 4476 A. Leconte, G. Achard, P. Papillon
Models of the Heat Dynamics of Solar Collectors for Performance Testing ...... 4487 P. Bacher, H. Madsen, B. Perers
New Calculation Methodology for Solar Thermal Systems...... 4499 A. Carrera , O. Camara, M. Casanova, M. Farré, I. Serra
A New Tool for Standardized Collector Performance Calculations...... 4509 B. Perers, P. Kovacs, M. Olsson, M. Persson, U. Pettersson
Opensource Software for MLR-Modelling of Solar Collectors...... 4520 P. Bacher, B. Perers
An Optical Model of the Fix-Focus Scheffler Reflector ...... 4527 D. W. Van Rooyen, A. Heimsath, P. Nitz, W. Platzer
Pressure Drop, Flow Distribution, and Turbulence in Collector Hydraulics...... 4538 G. Pauschenwein, M. Monsberger, C. Reichl, C. Zauner
Recent Advances in the Development and Testing of Hybrid PV-Thermal Collectors...... 4548 P. Dupeyrat, S. Fortuin, H. Helmers, K. Kramer
Research of Solar Heating System Design Software...... 4560 W. Xuan, F. Airong, W. Min, Z. Ruicheng, H. Tao
Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis for Fault Detection in Solar Thermal Systems ...... 4567 C. De Keizer, K. Vajen, U. Jordan
Short-Term Solar Collector Power Forecasting ...... 4579 P. Bacher, H. Madsen, B. Perers
Temperature Measurement in Solar Thermal Applications ...... 4590 P. Refalo , S. Abela, R. Ghirlando
Testing Methods for Innovative Collectors and Systems ...... 4601 S. Fahr, K. Kramer, S. Mehnert, J. Richter, C. Thoma, C. Schmidt, A. Schafer, K. Geimer, J. Ruschenburg
Testing Process Heat Collectors – An Overview on Methodologies and Categories...... 4608 K. Kramer, S. Mehnert, S. Fischer
Thermophysical and Spectroscopical Characterization of New Materials for Solar Thermal Applications...... 4614 C. Zauner, W. Hohenauer, D. Lager
Towards a New Global Standard for Solar Thermal Collectors...... 4623 S. Mehnert, P. Dias, S. Fischer, F. Helminger, P. Kovacs, K. Kramer, E. Mateu, P. Navarro
User Friendly Tool to use Text Base Input Data for Solar Building Simulation...... 4635 Y. Higuchi , H. Roh, M. Satoh, M. Udagawa
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: THERMAL STORAGES
Analytical Model of a New Integrated Collector Storage Heated at the Bottom with a Stratifier...... 4643 J. V. D. Souza, G. Fraisse
Comparison of Different Polymeric Sealings for Hot Water Storages...... 4652 C. Wilhelms, K. Vajen, K. Zass
A Computational Fluid Dynamics Study on the Accuracy of Heat Transfer From a Horizontal Cylinder Into Quiescent Water ...... 4662 W. Logie, E. Frank
Development of a Buried Hot Water Storage - Measurement and Simulation ...... 4669 M. Stegmann, J. Steinweg, D. Daschlein, L. Schafer, E. Schomburg, M. Lienhard
Development of a Thermo-Chemical Energy Storage for Solar Thermal Applications...... 4679 H. Kerskes, S. Asenbeck, F. Bertsch, H. Drück, B. Mette
Dynamic Simulation of Residential Buildings with Seasonal Sorption Storage of Solar Energy– Parametric Analysis...... 4686 S. Hennaut, P. André, E. Davin, S. Thomas
Effects of Addition of Multi-Wall Carbon Nano-Tubes on Supercooling Of N-Hexadecane ...... 4696 J. Niu, C. Tse, J. Wu, S. Zhang
Evaluation of Accelerated Aging Test Methods for Polymeric Materials in Solar Thermal Applications ...... 4704 K. Grabmayer, R. W. Lang, H. Schobermayr, G. M. Wallner
Evaluation of Eight Years of Operation of a High Temperature Solar Thermal Seasonal Borehole Storage...... 4709 J. Heier, C. Bales, G. Ponomarova, A. Sotnikov
An Experimental Investigation on the Combined Use of Phase Change Material and Rock Particles for High Temperature (~350 OC) Heat Storage ...... 4719 D. Okello, C. W. Foong, E. J. K. Banda, O. J. Nydal
Experimental Studies on Seasonal Heat Storage Based on Stable Supercooling of a Sodium Acetate Water Mixture ...... 4727 S. Furbo, E. Andersen, Z. Chen, J. Dragsted, J. Fan, B. Pereers
Experimental Study of Thermal Energy Storage Rates in High Temperature Phase Change Systems for Solar Refrigeration ...... 4737 L. F. Cabeza , A. Gil, E. Oro, C. Sole, A. Ruiz, J. M. Salmeron
Experimental Validation of a CFD and a E-NTU Model for Coils in a Large PCM Tank...... 4746 S. Tay, M. Belusko, F. Bruno
Heat Transfer Capacity of a Heat Exchanger Module for Seasonal Heat Storage...... 4756 J. Fan, E. Andersen, Z. Chen, S. Furbo, B. Perers
Method for Sizing of Solar Storage Tank Considering Domestic Hot Water Load Profiles ...... 4768 H. W. Oh, S. H. Baek, H. M. Nam, M. S. Yeo, K. W. Kim
Numerical Analysis of Ventilation Temperatures Regulation by Energy Storage in Phase Change Materials ...... 4775 J. Borderon, R. Cantin, J. Virgone
Numerical Simulations of Thermal Energy Storage Systems with Phase Change Materials...... 4785 P. Galione, O. Lehmkuhl, A. Oliva, J. Rigola, I. Rodríguez
Parametric Study of a Latent Thermal Storage Module ...... 4797 A. Archibold, S. Kuravi, M. Rahman, D. Goswami, E. Stefanakos, J. Gonzalez-Aguilar, M. Romero
A Parametric Study Using the E-NTU Method for a Phase Change Thermal Storage Unit for a Night Time Cooling System ...... 4806 S. Tay, M. Belusko, F. Bruno
Performance Simulation of a Natural Circulation Solar Air Heater with Phase Change Material Energy Storage...... 4815 A. I. Obi, S. O. Enibe, A. O. Odukwe
Phase Change Slurries as Cold Storage Fluid with High Energy Density for Solar Cooling ...... 4827 T. Kappels, A. Delahaye, L. Fournaison, L. G. Hanu, C. Pollerberg, Z. Youssef
Predicted Charging Efficiency of a Latent Heat Energy Storage System Linked to a Solar Thermal Collector System ...... 4839 P. Eames
Process and Reactor Design for Thermo-Chemical Energy Stores ...... 4846 B. Mette, H. Drück, H. Kerskes
Salt Mixtures in Porous Ceramics for Thermochemical Storage of Low Temperature Heat ...... 4858 J. Jänchen, T. Brettschneider, G. Fischer, U. Hellwig, S. Lauenroth
Seasonal Ground Solar Thermal Energy Storage – Review of Systems and Applications ...... 4864 G. K. Pavlov, B. W. Olesen
Selection and Characterization of Recycled Materials for Sensible Thermal Energy Storage ...... 4875 M. E. Navarro, L. F. Cabeza, A. I. Fernández, A. Gil, M. Martínez, X. Py
Storage Concepts for Solar District Heating and Cooling Systems ...... 4882 J. López-Villada, J. C. Bruno, A. Coronas
Super-Insulated Long-Term Hot Water Storage...... 4893 T. Beikircher, F. Buttinger, M. Demharter
Thermal Stratification in Hot Water Storage Tanks with Fabric Stratification Inlet Pipes ...... 4899 E. Andersen, Z. Chen, S. Furbo
Thermochemical Storage: First Results of Pilot Storage System with Moist Air ...... 4907 F. Marias, P. Papillon, S. Rouge, G. Tanguy, J. Wyttenbach
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: THERMAL ENERGY SUPPLY AND SOLAR FOOD PROCESSING
Construction and Thermal Analysis of a Parabolic Collector for Small Scale Concentrating Thermal System ...... 4919 T. Nhabetse, B. Cuamba, J. Lovseth, A. Veremachi, B. Tamele, C. Tingote
Design, Development and Experimental Results of a Solar Distillation System for the Processing of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants ...... 4926 A. Munir, O. Hensel, H. Hoedt, W. Scheffler, K. Vajen
Design and Construction of a Low Cost Offset Parabolic Solar Concentrator for Solar Cooking in Rural Areas ...... 4936 J. Diz-Burgarin
Design of Solar Cooker Based on Concentrating Collectors Using Heat Transfer Fluid...... 4944 P. G. Enday, M. B. Kahsay, A. M. Sebbit
Integrated Solar Devices for Rural Areas: Experiments on Drying Mushroom...... 4956 P. C. Pande
Limits and Possibilities of Institutional Solar Cooking in Mozambique...... 4962 P. Otte
Optimization and Integrated Approaches of Traditional Heating Methods of Cold Rural Areas in China ...... 4973 B. Chen, W. Tian, X. Zhang
Performance Control for a Safe and Precision Solar Drying of Curative and Aromatic Herbs...... 4983 H. Ortiz-Laurel, N. Kanswohl, D. Rössel-Kipping
Performance Investigation of Solar Powered Injera Baking Oven for Indoor Cooking...... 4992 A. A. Hassen, D. Alemu, O. J. Nydal
Prospects of Utilization of Solar Energy for Thermal Desalination Technologies...... 5003 K. Al-Shail, T. O’Donovan
Solar Dryer for Drying of Marine Products...... 5015 J. Akhatov, A. L. Aguera, M. Garcia, A. Halimov
Solar Oven with Heat-Pipe Vacuum Tubes for Ease of Architectonic Integration ...... 5016 J. Diz-Burgarin
Validation of Indirect Solar Dryer Prototype Simulation Using CFD Fluent Program...... 5024 E. Cerezo, J. F. Barcenas, V. M. Romero, I. Dominguez
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM: WIND ENERGY
Application of Pericyclic Continuously Variable Transmission to Wind Turbines...... 5031 S. Hameer
A Catalogue of Tail Fin Shapes for Small Wind Turbines ...... 5038 D. Wood, K. Kwan, T. Leung, P. Mireault, P. Newman, M. M. Rahman, N. Truong
Comparison of Techniques and Input Data for Neural Networks in Prediction of Wind Speed ...... 5048 F. Silva , J. Bezerra, A. Braga, P. Carvalho
Numerical Study on the Physics of Fluid Flow About a Savonius Rotor...... 5056 P. Jaohindy, A. Bastide, F. Garde
Offshore Power Transmission System 2030 in the North Sea ...... 5063 B. Valov
On the Generalized Formulation for the Optimization of Chord and Twist Angle of Wind Blade...... 5067 J. Vaz, J. Pinho, D. Vaz
Optimal Matching of a Self-Excited Induction Generator to a Small Wind Turbine ...... 5078 N. Batt , C. Coates
The Potential of Wind Power Generation at Gozo North-Offshore ...... 5089 M. Fsadni , E. Mallia
Power Reserve Provision with Wind Farms...... 5094 A. J. Gesino, S. Heier, K. Rohrig
Structural Analyses of Blades for Small Wind Generators Reinforced with Natural Fibers...... 5103 H. H. Vogt, L. Hecker De Carvalho, P. C. Marques De Carvalho
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