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Cleaning methods for solar PV systems in Sri Lanka: Economic and environmental evaluations (2025)
Journal Article
Fonseka, C. R., & Sellami, N. (2025). Cleaning methods for solar PV systems in Sri Lanka: Economic and environmental evaluations. Cleaner Energy Systems, 12, Article 100204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cles.2025.100204

Solar energy holds significant potential in Sri Lanka, but the performance of photovoltaic (PV) systems is often compromised by soiling from dust and pollution. This study evaluates the economic and environmental feasibility of manual and robotic PV... Read More about Cleaning methods for solar PV systems in Sri Lanka: Economic and environmental evaluations.

Computational Analysis of Aerodynamic Blade Load Transfer to the Powertrain of a Direct-Drive Multi-MW Wind Turbine (2025)
Journal Article
Bichan, M., Jaen-Sola, P., Muhammad Sukki, F., & Sellami, N. (2025). Computational Analysis of Aerodynamic Blade Load Transfer to the Powertrain of a Direct-Drive Multi-MW Wind Turbine. Machines, 13(7), Article 575. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines13070575

This paper details the development of a full turbine model and ensuing aero-servo-elastic analysis of the International Energy Agency’s 15MW Reference Wind Turbine. This model provides the means to obtain realistic turbine performance data, of which... Read More about Computational Analysis of Aerodynamic Blade Load Transfer to the Powertrain of a Direct-Drive Multi-MW Wind Turbine.

Multi-Objective Dynamic System Model for the Optimal Sizing and Real-World Simulation of Grid-Connected Hybrid Photovoltaic-Hydrogen (PV-H2) Energy Systems (2025)
Journal Article
Atteya, A. I., Ali, D., & Sellami, N. (2025). Multi-Objective Dynamic System Model for the Optimal Sizing and Real-World Simulation of Grid-Connected Hybrid Photovoltaic-Hydrogen (PV-H2) Energy Systems. Energies, 18(3), Article 578. https://doi.org/10.3390/en18030578

Hybrid renewable-hydrogen energy systems offer a promising solution for meeting the globe’s energy transition and carbon neutrality goals. This paper presents a new multi-objective dynamic system model for the optimal sizing and simulation of hybrid... Read More about Multi-Objective Dynamic System Model for the Optimal Sizing and Real-World Simulation of Grid-Connected Hybrid Photovoltaic-Hydrogen (PV-H2) Energy Systems.

Economic Study of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) System in Scotland (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Yousef, M. F. M., & Sellami, N. (2024, August). Economic Study of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) System in Scotland. Presented at 2024 5th International Conference on Clean and Green Energy Engineering (CGEE), Izmir, Turkiye

Solar electricity is the most abundant and pure of all existing energy supplies, and one of the greatest methods to tap into this resource is building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). This study emphasises the economic evaluation of the BIPV system t... Read More about Economic Study of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) System in Scotland.

Nexus between Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and Cultural Heritage: Optical Characterisation of Screen-Printed Traditional Symbols on Solar Cells (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Awuku, S. A., Bennadji, A., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Prabhu, R., & Sellami, N. (2024, June). Nexus between Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and Cultural Heritage: Optical Characterisation of Screen-Printed Traditional Symbols on Solar Cells. Presented at 4th Annual Conference Solar And Wind Power, Edinburgh

This preliminary study adopts a screen-printing technique to transfer traditional Adinkra symbols onto monocrystalline solar cells. The study reveals that custom patterns for the top contact design of solar cells are achievable through direct screen-... Read More about Nexus between Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and Cultural Heritage: Optical Characterisation of Screen-Printed Traditional Symbols on Solar Cells.

Aero-Servo-Elastic Simulation of the International Energy Agency’s 15MW Reference Wind Turbine for Direct-Drive Generator Integrity Modelling (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bichan, M., Jaen-Sola, P., Sellami, N., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2024, June). Aero-Servo-Elastic Simulation of the International Energy Agency’s 15MW Reference Wind Turbine for Direct-Drive Generator Integrity Modelling. Presented at ASWEC 2024: 4th Annual Conference Solar and Wind Power, Edinburgh

This paper presents the development of a full turbine model and subsequent aero-servo-elastic simulation of the IEA 15MW Reference Wind Turbine, such that aerodynamic loads can be obtained and then applied to a simplified drivetrain in Finite-Element... Read More about Aero-Servo-Elastic Simulation of the International Energy Agency’s 15MW Reference Wind Turbine for Direct-Drive Generator Integrity Modelling.

Aero-Servo-Elastic Simulation of the IEA 15MW Reference Wind Turbine for Direct Drive Generator Integrity Modelling (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bichan, M., Jaen-Sola, P., Sellami, N., & Muhammad Sukki, F. (2024, June). Aero-Servo-Elastic Simulation of the IEA 15MW Reference Wind Turbine for Direct Drive Generator Integrity Modelling. Presented at 4th Annual Solar and Wind Power Conference, Edinburgh, UK

This paper presents the development of a full turbine model and subsequent aero-servo-elastic simulation of the IEA 15MW Reference Wind Turbine, such that aerodynamic loads can be obtained and then applied to a simplified drivetrain in Finite-Element... Read More about Aero-Servo-Elastic Simulation of the IEA 15MW Reference Wind Turbine for Direct Drive Generator Integrity Modelling.

Preface: The 4th Annual Conference Solar and Wind Power (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sellami, N., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Sola, P. (2024, June). Preface: The 4th Annual Conference Solar and Wind Power. Presented at ASWEC 2024: 4th Annual Conference on Solar and Wind Power, Edinburgh

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Sustainable Preservation: Design of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels for Listed Buildings in Scotland with Consideration of Cleaning Methods (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Shobande, R., & Sellami, N. (2024, June). Sustainable Preservation: Design of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels for Listed Buildings in Scotland with Consideration of Cleaning Methods. Presented at ASWEC 2024: 4th Annual Conference Solar and Wind Power, Edinburgh

Improving energy efficiency in listed buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by using a monocrystalline solar PV system with the Dar-Al-Arqam mosque in Edinburgh as a case study. Leveraging PVsyst simulation software, various solar PV de... Read More about Sustainable Preservation: Design of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels for Listed Buildings in Scotland with Consideration of Cleaning Methods.