The research activities of the lab apparatus focus on:
- Design and optimization of solar and hydrid energy systems
- Energy efficient and net-zero energy buildings
- Alternative energy systems
- Renewable energy research and technology development
Solar Engineering Unit regularly publish research papers drawn from its research activities. Research outputs are either in press or underway.
Ιndicatively listed are:
- Papadopoulos, T. Tsoutsos, M. Frangou, K. Kalaitzakis, N. Stefanakis and A. G. Boudouvis “Innovative optics for concentrating photovoltaic/thermal (CPVT) systems – The case of Proteas solar polygeneration system.” International Journal of Sustainable Energy 36, 775 (2017). [link]
- K. Ioannou, N. E. Stefanakis and A. G. Boudouvis “Design optimization of residential grid-connected photovoltaics on rooftops.” Energy and Buldings 76, 588 (2014). [link]
- Skoplaki, A. G. Boudouvis and J. A. Palyvos “A simple correlation for the operating temperature of photovoltaic modules of arbitrary mounting.” Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 92, 1393 (2008). [link]