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Portable solar photovoltaic systems for post-disaster emergency power supply: a comprehensive review

International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) · Vol. 14 No. 4 (2025) · pp. 1071–1084

DOI
10.11591/ijape.v14.i4.pp1071-1084
ISSN
2722-2624, 2252-8792
Published
2025-12-01
Publisher
Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0

Abstract

Natural disasters frequently disrupt electrical infrastructure, creating critical challenges for emergency response, healthcare delivery, and community recovery. Portable solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have emerged as a sustainable and rapidly deployable solution for off‑grid energy provision in disaster‑affected regions. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of portable PV technologies for post‑disaster applications, encompassing system architectures, component selection, deployment configurations, and operational performance. Particular emphasis is placed on DC‑first designs, modular scalability, energy storage integration, and IoT‑enabled monitoring, which collectively enhance efficiency, reliability, and usability under harsh environmental conditions. The analysis highlights persistent challenges related to energy efficiency, storage resilience, system standardization, and user accessibility, while underscoring the importance of integration into broader emergency energy ecosystems. Research gaps are identified in areas such as efficiency optimization, human‑centered design, and scalability, providing guidance for the development of next‑generation portable PV systems. By consolidating technical and operational insights, this review establishes a foundation for advancing portable PV systems as robust emergency energy solutions, bridging the gap between immediate relief and long‑term resilience in disaster‑prone regions.

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  • Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
  • University of Technology Malaysia
  • Islamic Azad University, Tehran
  • Universitas Ahmad Dahlan
  • Diponegoro University
  • Universiti Malaysia Perlis
  • Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • Other organisations
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Auzani JidinUniversiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka35
Nik Rumzi Nik IdrisUniversity of Technology Malaysia18
Mohammad JannatiUniversity of Technology Malaysia16
Mohd Hatta JopriUniversiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka16
Awang JusohUniversity of Technology Malaysia15
Nik Rumzi Nik IdrisAffiliation unknown14
Lina HandayaniUniversitas Ahmad Dahlan11
Mohd Junaidi Abdul AzizUniversity of Technology Malaysia10
Mustafa ManapUniversiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka10
Watra ArsadiandoAffiliation unknown10
Kasrul Abdul KarimAffiliation unknown9
Mohamed SalemUniversiti Sains Malaysia8
Mahmoud ZadehbagheriIslamic Azad University, Tehran8
Abdul Rahim AbdullahUniversiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka6
Anggit PamungkasAffiliation unknown6
Mohammad Javad KianiIslamic Azad University, Tehran5
Shahreen KasimAffiliation unknown5
Mohammad Faridun Naim TajuddinUniversiti Malaysia Perlis5
Mohd Junaidi Abdul AzizAffiliation unknown5
Imam Much Ibnu SubrotoSultan Agung Islamic University5
M. Rahimi YusoffUniversiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka4
Muhammad AdoUniversity of Technology Malaysia4
Vahdat NazerianUniversity of Mazandaran4
Muhammad Zaid AihsanUniversiti Malaysia Perlis4
Chibuike Peter OhanuUniversity of Nigeria4
Rahim IldarabadiAffiliation unknown4
Azralmukmin AzmiAffiliation unknown4
Shahrin Md AyobAffiliation unknown4
Siti Azura Ahmad TarusanAffiliation unknown4
Ibrahim AlhamrouniAffiliation unknown4
Aiman Zakwan JidinAffiliation unknown4
Munawar Agus RiyadiDiponegoro University4
Deris StiawanSriwijaya University3
Shahreen binti KasimTun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia3
Mehdi DadkhahIslamic Azad University, Tehran3

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