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Advancements in Solar Panel Technology in Civil Engineering for Revolutionizing Renewable Energy Solutions—A Review

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  • Dhanasingh Sivalinga Vijayan

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (VMRF), Paiyanoor 603104, India)

  • Eugeniusz Koda

    (Institute of Civil Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Arvindan Sivasuriyan

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (VMRF), Paiyanoor 603104, India
    Department of Architecture, Anand School of Architecture, Kalasaligam Nagar, Kazhipattur 603103, India)

  • Jan Winkler

    (Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, 613 00 Brno, Czech Republic)

  • Parthiban Devarajan

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (VMRF), Paiyanoor 603104, India)

  • Ramamoorthy Sanjay Kumar

    (Department of Civil Engineering, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (VMRF), Paiyanoor 603104, India)

  • Aleksandra Jakimiuk

    (Institute of Civil Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Piotr Osinski

    (Institute of Civil Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Anna Podlasek

    (Institute of Civil Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland)

  • Magdalena Daria Vaverková

    (Institute of Civil Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
    Department of Applied and Landscape Ecology, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, 613 00 Brno, Czech Republic)

Abstract

Globally, solar energy has become a major contributor to the rapid adoption of renewable energy. Significant energy savings have resulted from the widespread utilization of solar energy in the industrial, residential, and commercial divisions. This review article comprises research conducted over the past 15 years (2008–2023), utilizing a comprehensive collection of 163 references. Significantly, a considerable focus is directed towards the period from 2020 to 2023, encompassing an extensive investigation into the latest developments in solar panel technology in civil engineering. The article examines the incorporation of solar panels into building designs and addresses installation-related structural considerations. In addition, the present review examines the applications of solar panels in terms of innovative infrastructure development applications of solar panels, such as photovoltaic parking lot canopies and photovoltaic noise barriers, which contribute to improved energy efficiency. It also emphasizes their role in water management systems, including water treatment plants, water pumping and irrigation systems, energy-efficient solar desalination technologies, and promoting sustainable water practices. In addition, this study examines how solar panels have been incorporated into urban planning, including smart cities and public parks, thereby transforming urban landscapes into greener alternatives. This study also examined the use of solar panels in building materials, such as façade systems and solar-powered building envelope solutions, demonstrating their versatility in the construction industry. This review explores the diverse applications of solar energy, which promotes sustainable practices in various industries. Owing to the ongoing research, solar energy holds great promise for a greener and cleaner future.

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  • Dhanasingh Sivalinga Vijayan & Eugeniusz Koda & Arvindan Sivasuriyan & Jan Winkler & Parthiban Devarajan & Ramamoorthy Sanjay Kumar & Aleksandra Jakimiuk & Piotr Osinski & Anna Podlasek & Magdalena Da, 2023. "Advancements in Solar Panel Technology in Civil Engineering for Revolutionizing Renewable Energy Solutions—A Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(18), pages 1-33, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:18:p:6579-:d:1238562
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