Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, cilt.30, sa.4, ss.367-416, 2004 (SCI-Expanded)
The progress and future research trends of solar energy are discussed. The solar radiation and heat models which include linear models and non-linear models were studied. The flat plate collectors, concentrating (focusing) collectors and photo-optical collection were analyzed. The hydrogen storage and transport and transmission of solar energy were also elaborated.