Vol. 57, No. 3, 2021

Applied Solar Energy

Direct Conversion of Solar Energy Into Electrical Energy

Optical Properties of CdS_{1 – x}Te_x Thin Films Obtained by Chemical Molecular Beam Deposition Method

T. M. Razykov, A. Patryn, M. Maliński, L. Bychto, B. Ergashev, K. Kouchkarov, A. Shukurov, M. Makhmudov, and D. Isakov p. 181 abstract

Efficiency of Injecting Radiation Defects during Irradiation of Silicon n⁺–p Structures with Fast Electrons

M. Yu. Tashmetov, Sh. Makhkamov, A. R. Sattiev, M. N. Erdonov, and Kh. M. Kholmedov p. 188 abstract

Thermal Performance Evaluation of Arc Rib Having Symmetrical Wide Gaps and Staggered Elements and Additional Narrow Gap in Each Arc Segment Used in Absorber Surface of Solar Air Heater

Sanjeev Kumar Yadav p. 192 abstract

Solar Energy Concentrators

Study of Solar Power Modules with Axisymmetric Prism Concentrators

D. S. Strebkov and A. M. Penjiyev p. 198 abstract

Modeling and Simulation Study of a Solar Adsorption Refrigeration System to Highlight Its Performance under the Desert Climate Conditions

H. Soualmi and R. Khelfaoui p. 205 abstract

Automated Stand for Measuring Thermal and Energy Characteristics of Solar Parabolic Trough Concentrators

Yo. A. Yusupov, O. H. Otaqulov, S. F. Ergashev, and A. A. Kuchkarov p. 216 abstract

Solar Power Plants

Study of Namangan 130 kW Photovoltaic System Simulation and Analysis of One-Year Power Generation Results

N. A. Matchanov, O. S. Kim, J. Z. Akhadov, B. S. Rasakhodzhaev, B. N. Butunbaev, M. A. Malikov, D. Sh. Saidov, and K. A. Bobojonov p. 223 abstract

Simulation of Photovoltaic Module Operation Modes and Tilt Angle Optimization According to the Criterion of Maximum Electricity Generation

V. A. Bobkov and V. V. Elistratov p. 233 abstract

Energy Efficient Buildings

Enhanced System Architecture for Smart Home Energy Management System Using Knapsack Algorithm with Integration of Solar Photovoltaic Energy Source

Faheem Ahmed, Faisal Baig, Yousaf Hameed Khattak, Hanif Ullah, and Bernabe Mari Soucase p. 242 abstract

Brief Communications

On the Stability of the Optical Properties of an Antireflection Coating for Solar Cells Based on a Mixture of Germanium with Germanium Oxide