Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Solar Energy

Solar energy is the radiant light and heat emitted by the sun, which can be captured and converted into usable forms of energy such as electricity and thermal heat. It is a renewable and abundant resource harnessed chiefly through photovoltaic systems, which convert sunlight directly into electricity, and through so…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 9× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2642-3146 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Solar energy is the radiant light and heat emitted by the sun, which can be captured and converted into usable forms of energy such as electricity and thermal heat. It is a renewable and abundant resource harnessed chiefly through photovoltaic systems, which convert sunlight directly into electricity, and through solar-thermal systems, which collect heat for water heating, space heating, or power generation. As a low-emission alternative to fossil fuels, solar energy is widely studied for its role in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, lowering energy costs, and improving energy security, and it is a central technology in the broader transition toward sustainable energy and conservation. Research in this field addresses solar conversion technologies, system design, and their integration into the wider energy landscape. Published studies examine solar water-heating systems used for pre-heating, power-electronic converters for interfacing photovoltaic panels, and the interaction of concentrated solar radiation with materials. Other work investigates the use of nanofluids in photovoltaic-thermal collectors, the analysis of alternative power systems for residential use, and energy-efficiency and conservation measures in commercial and residential buildings. Related research connects solar and renewable energy to themes of sustainable urban development and climate-change mitigation, reflecting the journal's focus on Energy Conservation and the practical deployment of clean energy technologies.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 9 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Solar Energy, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Energy Conservation (ISSN 2642-3146).

Journal editorial board
Abd El-Fatah Abomohra · Germany Amjad Almusaed · Sweden Andrew Kusiak · United States

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