A Systematic Review of Solar Energy Harvest: Design, Installation, and Performance Evaluation

This review paper presented a detailed study of solar energy harvesting systems focusing on design, installation, and performance evaluation. Existing photovoltaic technologies provide an efficient and sustainable solution for meeting growing energy demands while reducing environmental pollution. materials, artificial intelligence, and smart grid technologies are expected to enhance future solar energy systems significantly.

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