A Study on the Performance of a Hybrid Solar-RF Energy Harvesting System Using a Transparent Antenna

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1 Communication Department, Faculty of Engineering, Delta university for science and Technology

2 Electronic and Communication Dept., Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology in New Damietta, Damietta 34517, Egypt

3 Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt

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Energy harvesting technology has emerged as a significant area of research in light of the increasing demand for wireless devices. This field has garnered substantial scholarly attention on a global scale, largely due to its crucial role in providing convenient and cost-effective energy solutions for applications that are otherwise difficult to access. The core principle of energy harvesting involves the capture of energy from a wide variety of sources, including solar radiation, ambient light, thermal gradients, wind currents, and kinetic movements. Such technology plays a vital role in supporting applications that require compliance with specific quality-of-service standards. This paper aims to outline a multi-source energy system that proficiently harnesses both radio frequency and solar energy for computational uses. The methodology for radio frequency capture relies on the implementation of a transparent antenna, which can be easily integrated atop solar cells; this arrangement allows light to pass through the antenna, thus reaching the photovoltaic cell located underneath. The proposed energy harvesting framework is positioned to provide a dependable and sustainable source of electrical power, which can be utilized across various applications, thereby improving the feasibility and efficiency of contemporary energy systems.

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Delta University Scientific Journal
Volume 7, Issue 3
Special Issue DU- IECRI 2024 Second International Engineering Conference on Research and Innovation Faculty of Engineering, Delta University, Egypt
November 2024
Pages 58-66

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