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Optimization of hybrid solar concentrator systems for enhanced energy yield and climatic resilience

Sa′ed Rawashdea¹, Ahmed M. Salem¹ and Mohammad R. A Lmajali²

Marine Engineering Technology,Sharjah Maritime Academy,Al Owainat, Sharjah,United Arab Emirates¹
Defence and Security Program,Rabdan Academy,Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates²

Corresponding Author : Sa′ed Rawashdea

Recieved : 24-November-2024; Revised : 22-October-2025; Accepted : 19-November-2025

Abstract

This paper analyzes the further improvement of hybrid solar concentrator systems (HSCS) to enhance heat and power output under harsh weather conditions. The study focuses on enhancing design strategies that are often affected by high temperatures and intense irradiance, resulting in significant improvements in system efficiency and resilience. A remarkable 28% increase in installation efficiency was achieved by incorporating high-precision parabolic concentrators, demonstrating the system’s capability to effectively capture and concentrate solar energy for improved thermal performance. Advancements in thermal regulation technologies successfully minimized temperature fluctuations while increasing electrical energy output by 15%. Overall, the optimized system achieved a power efficiency of 23%—an unprecedented level compared to many conventional energy technologies. From an economic perspective, the integrated system showed an approximately 14% reduction in cost per kWh over a 25-year operational span, making it substantially more economical. Environmentally, it reduced CO₂ emissions by nearly 30% compared to conventional fossil-fuel-based power generation. This work reinforces the viability of HSCS as a foundation for next-generation solar energy systems.

Keywords

Hybrid solar concentrator systems, Renewable energy, Thermal regulation, Solar power efficiency, Parabolic concentrators, Sustainable energy technologies.

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Rawashdea S, Salem AM, lmajali MRA. Optimization of hybrid solar concentrator systems for enhanced energy yield and climatic resilience. International Journal of Advanced Technology and Engineering Exploration. 2025;12(132):1646-1660. DOI : 10.19101/IJATEE.2024.111102079

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