Issue №: 1 (124)
The journal solves the problems of creation and improvement of machinery and technologies for agriculture: 131 - Applied Mechanics, 132 - Materials Science, 133 - Industrial Engineering, 141 - Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electromechanics, 208 - Agricultural Engineering.
MODERN INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS FOR ENHANCING THE EFFICIENCY OF SOLAR PANELS
Oleksii TOKARCHUK – Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of “Technological Processes and Equipment of Processing and Food Productions”, Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (3, Solnyshchaya St., Vinnytsia, 21008, Ukraine, e-mail: tokarchuk@vsau.vin.ua https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8036-1743).
Dina TOKARCHUK – Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of the Administrative Management and Alternative Energy Resources, Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (3, Solnyshchaya St., Vinnytsia, 21008, Ukraine, е-mail: tokarchyk_dina@ukr.net, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6341-4452).
Mykola MYTKO – Candidate of Technical Sciences, Senior Lecturer, Department of Automobiles and Transport Management, Vinnytsia National Technical University (95 Khmelnytske Shosse St., Vinnytsia, 21000, Ukraine, e-mail: mytko@vntu.edu.ua, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5484-0510).
Vladyslav BAHRII – student, master, graduate of the Vinnytsia National Technical University (95 Khmelnytske Shosse St., Vinnytsia, Ukraine, 21000, e-mail: vladbahrii@ukr.net, https://orcid.org/0000-0003 -2882-0740).
The use of alternative energy sources, such as solar, wind, hydropower, etc., can reduce dependence on traditional energy sources, which are unstable and limited. This can help solve the problem of energy shortages and reduce the risk of energy crises.
The article provides an overview of modern innovative technologies in the field of production, operation, and recycling of solar panel systems.
Photovoltaic technologies have a long history of development and refinement, as from their inception, they were relatively large, costly, and inefficient systems. However, over the years, scientists and engineers, recognizing the extraordinary importance of renewable systems, have worked on comprehensive improvement and modernization of these technologies. Today, modern panels are capable of achieving an efficiency ratio of around 20%. Panels have gradually become more accessible to people, their application in various sectors has increased, and now solar energy systems are used both for energy generation for sale and for the self-consumption of homeowners or factories.
The article primarily examines modern materials for the photovoltaic elements of panels, their advantages and disadvantages, and application peculiarities. Various innovative approaches and panel enclosure materials are considered to ensure the strength and lightness of solar systems.
Additionally, perovskite solar panels are discussed in detail, along with the prospects of their industrial-scale application. Given that like any technology, solar panels have a limited lifespan, approaches to panel recycling after their operational life are also considered.
Finally, the article addresses the application of innovative technologies in the field of renewable energy sources in Ukraine, as many systems will require replacement due to military actions in the south and east of the country.
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About journal
The magazine "Engineering, Energy, Transport AIC" is included in the list of scientific professional editions of Ukraine on technical sciences
(Category "Б", Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 02.07.2020 №886)
According to the decision of National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine from 25.04.2024 No. 1337 the scientific journal «Engineering, Energy, Transport AIC» has the ID of the Media R30-05173.
The journal "Engineering, Energy, Transport AIC" is indexed according to the following databases and catalogs:
Certificate of state registration of mass media: No. 21906-11806 P dated 03/12/2016.
Founder of the journal: Vinnytsia National Agrarian University
Type of publication: journal
Kind of publication: scientific
Publication status: domestic
Year of foundation: 1997
Periodicity: 4 times per year
Volume: 18-20 conv. print. sheet (А4)
ISSN: 2520-6168 (print version), (online version)
Language of publication: (mixed languages) Ukrainian, English
The sphere of distribution and category of readers: national, foreign, faculty, scientists, entrepreneurs.
The periodical edition is included to the List of scientific professional publications of Ukraine on technical sciences, approved by order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in 05.16.2016, No. 515.
The journal "Engineering, Energy, Transport AIC" is included in the "Catalog of Ukrainian Publications".
Subscription to the journal can be issued in each post office. The subscription index is 99720.
Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC is a scholarly professional journal with a long-standing history and stable academic tradition, reflecting the evolution of engineering and technical sciences within the agro-industrial sector of Ukraine.
The journal was founded in 1997 under the title Bulletin of Vinnytsia State Agricultural Institute. According to the Resolution of the Presidium of the Higher Attestation Commission of Ukraine dated September 11, 1997, the publication obtained the status of a professional scientific journal, which enabled the publication of the main results of doctoral and candidate dissertations in technical sciences. From its inception, the journal positioned itself as an academic platform for addressing current issues of mechanization, electrification, and technical support of agricultural production.
During 2001–2014, the journal was published under the title Proceedings of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University. Series: Technical Sciences (State Registration Certificate of Print Media KV No. 16644-5116 PR dated April 30, 2010). Throughout this period, a systematic approach to the selection and peer review of scientific manuscripts was established, the thematic scope of publications was expanded, and continuity of scientific directions as well as the development of sectoral engineering schools was ensured.
Since 2015, the journal has been published under its current title, Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC (State Registration Certificate No. 21906-11806 R dated March 12, 2016). The change of title reflected the expansion of the journal’s thematic coverage and its orientation toward interdisciplinary research in mechanical engineering, energy systems, electrical engineering, transport technologies, automation, and digital solutions for the agro-industrial complex.
The journal consistently adheres to the principles of open science. All published materials are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), ensuring open access to research results provided proper attribution to the authors and the original publication is maintained.
At present, Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC is an authoritative professional scientific journal (Category B), providing a platform for the publication of fundamental and applied research results, promoting the integration of education, science, and industry, and contributing to the advancement of engineering and technological support of the agro-industrial complex of Ukraine.
