A special acknowledgement goes to Dr Suprava Chakraborty for the organisation and preparation of the proposal for this Research Topic.The seventh Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is concerned with the generation of inexpensive and environmentally friendly energy, where meeting these two criteria will result in the long-term benefit of the society. Solar offers valuable answers to the majority of the SDGs’ concerns. As solar energy becomes more economical, it has been hailed as the energy of the future. Solar energy is an important SDG pillar for ensuring that everyone has access to clean, sustainable energy. Solar plants that are large enough to be integrated into the grid can offer power to a larger community. The world can reduce poverty, handle health-care challenges, and offer adequate education for children if everyone has access to renewable energy. Solar energy is one approach to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are idealistic but well-intentioned objectives. There are 17 SDGs which must be achieved by 2030. The goals encompass a wide range of important topics, including health, gender equality, education, poverty alleviation, and energy availability. When it comes to energy generation, environmental and sustainability considerations must be taken care of. Traditionally, energy has been produced through the use of fossil fuels and natural gas. While these sources provide more energy, they also have an impact on the environment, contributing to climate change, including sporadic and extreme weather occurrences such as droughts, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes and rising sea levels. These changes have a direct impact on the efforts made to attain the SDGs. Solar power appears to contribute to the SDG by delivering clean, inexpensive energy. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions without hurting a country's economic growth. Solar energy is one approach to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. Solar energy harvesting represents a tremendous opportunity for developing countries. Solar will eventually replace the old but environmentally detrimental ways of energy generation.
To accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals, several countries have set ambitious renewable objectives. Rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV plants linked to the distribution network are one of the key technologies available to meet these goals. Solar plants that are large enough to be integrated into the grid can offer power to a larger community. Areas covered in this Research Topic include, but are not limited to, the following:
• PV Penetration Impacts on Distribution Networks;
• Optimal Allocation of Solar PV Systems;
• Best Practices for Operation and Maintenance of Photovoltaic systems;
• Maximum Power Point Tracking Methods for PV Systems;
• Techno Economic Feasibility Analysis of PV Systems;
• Future Advancements in Solar Panels Technology;
• Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic Systems;
• Potential Contribution of Solar Power in Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals;
• Real Time Monitoring and Simulation Analysis of PV Plants;
• Forecasting for Energy Production of PV Systems;
• Faults and Degradation in PV Plants/Modules
