Select Publications

Journal articles

Hu Y; Prasad A; Kay M, 2026, 'Smart integration of aerosols for DNI predictions in Australia using LSTM', Solar Energy, 316, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2026.114855

Fuchs D; Sherwood SC; Prasad A; Lue N, 2026, 'The Benefits of Lateral Connections: Toward a Stable Neural Network Surrogate for Climate Model Parameterization', Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems, 5, http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/aies-d-25-0115.1

Hussain N; Kay M; Bremner S; Prasad A; Rougieux F, 2026, 'Soiling loss in Photovoltaics: A comprehensive review of driving factors and insights from experimental and numerical simulation studies', Journal of Cleaner Production, 552, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.147958

Prasad A; Kay M, 2025, 'Mapping Solar–Wind Complementarity with BARRA', Energies, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en18205452

Nguyen K; Ernst M; Prasad AA; Truong T; Hameiri Z; Shen H; Weber K; Catchpole K; Macdonald D; Nguyen HT, 2025, 'Optimizing energy yield of monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells in real-world Conditions: The impact of luminescent coupling', Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 290, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2025.113730

Isaza A; Hilly J; Kay M; Prasad A; Dansie A, 2025, 'Atmospheric aerosols in the South Pacific: A regional baseline and characterization of aerosol fractions', Atmospheric Environment, 346, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2025.121048

Teckentrup L; Pope JO; Francis F; Green JK; Jenkins S; Varghese SJ; Kou-Giesbrecht S; Leclerc C; Madan G; Ng K; Prasad A; Roy I; Schroeter S; Winkelbauer S; Winkler AJ, 2025, 'Navigating the Jungle of CMIP Data as a First-Time User: Key Challenges and Future Directions', , http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu25-19107

Isaza A; Evans JP; Kay M; Prasad A; Brember S, 2024, 'Impacts of 2019–20 Australian bushfires on solar photovoltaic generation using high-resolution simulations', Solar Energy, 284, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2024.113025

Fuchs D; Sherwood SC; Prasad A; Trapeznikov K; Gimlett J, 2024, 'TorchClim v1.0: a deep-learning plugin for climate model physics', Geoscientific Model Development, 17, pp. 5459 - 5475, http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/gmd-17-5459-2024

Deo K; Prasad A, 2024, 'Factors influencing green energy consumer behaviour in Australia', Journal of Cleaner Production, 460, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.142609

Poddar S; Evans J; Prasad A; Kay M; Rougieux F; Bremner S, 2024, 'Accelerated degradation of photovoltaic modules under a future warmer climate', Progress in Photovoltaics: research and applications, 32, pp. 456 - 467, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pip.3788

Poddar S; Evans JP; Kay M; Prasad A; Bremner S, 2023, 'Assessing Australia’s future solar power ramps with climate projections', Scientific Reports, 13, pp. 11503, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-38566-z

Poddar S; Kay M; Prasad A; Evans JP; Bremner S, 2023, 'Changes in solar resource intermittency and reliability under Australia's future warmer climate', Solar Energy, 266, pp. 112039, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.112039

Isaza A; Kay M; Evans JP; Prasad A; Bremner S, 2023, 'Maximizing photovoltaic potential and minimizing costs in a future warmer climate: The role of atmospheric aerosols and greenhouse gas emissions', Renewable Energy, 219, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.119561

Isaza A; Kay M; Evans JP; Prasad A; Bremner S, 2023, 'Air quality impacts on rooftop photovoltaic energy production during the 2019–2020 Australian bushfires season', Solar Energy, 257, pp. 240 - 248, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.04.014

Nishant N; Sherwood S; Prasad A; Ji F; Singh A, 2022, 'Impact of Higher Spatial Resolution on Precipitation Properties Over Australia', Geophysical Research Letters, 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2022GL100717

Deo K; Prasad AA, 2022, 'Exploring Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and Marketing Connections', Sustainability Switzerland, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14074255

Prasad AA; Nishant N; Kay M, 2022, 'Dust cycle and soiling issues affecting solar energy reductions in Australia using multiple datasets', Applied Energy, 310, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.118626

Isaza A; Kay M; Evans JP; Bremner S; Prasad A, 2021, 'Validation of Australian atmospheric aerosols from reanalysis data and CMIP6 simulations', Atmospheric Research, 264, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2021.105856

Prasad AA; Yang Y; Kay M; Menictas C; Bremner S, 2021, 'Synergy of solar photovoltaics-wind-battery systems in Australia', Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 152, pp. . - ., http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2021.111693

Poddar S; Evans JP; Kay M; Prasad A; Bremner S, 2021, 'Estimation of future changes in photovoltaic potential in Australia due to climate change', Environmental Research Letters, 16, pp. 114034, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ac2a64

Prasad A; Kay M, 2021, 'Prediction of Solar Power Using Near-Real Time Satellite Data', Energies, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en14185865

Poddar S; Evans JP; Kay MJ; Prasad AA; Bremner S, 2021, 'Estimation of future changes in photovoltaic potential in Australia due to climate change', Environmental Research Letters, https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/ac2a64

Deo K; Prasad AA, 2020, 'Evidence of Climate Change Engagement Behaviour on a Facebook Fan-Based Page', Sustainability, 12, pp. 7038 - 7038, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12177038

Prasad AA; Sherwood SC; Brogniez H, 2020, 'Using Megha-Tropiques satellite data to constrain humidity in regional convective simulations: A northern Australian test case', Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/qj.3816

Prasad AA; Kay M, 2020, 'Assessment of simulated solar irradiance on days of high intermittency using WRF-solar', Energies, 13, pp. 385, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en13020385

Prasad AA; Sherwood SC; Reeder MJ; Lane TP, 2019, 'Rapidly Evolving Cirrus Clouds Modulated by Convectively Generated Gravity Waves', Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres, 124, pp. 7327 - 7338, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2019JD030538

Chang L; Xiao R; Prasad AA; Gao G; Feng G; Zhang Y, 2019, 'Cloud mask-related differential linear adjustment model for MODIS infrared water vapor product', Remote Sensing of Environment, 221, pp. 650 - 664, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2018.12.005

Mukkavilli SK; Prasad AA; Taylor RA; Huang J; Mitchell RM; Troccoli A; Kay MJ, 2018, 'Assessment of atmospheric aerosols from two reanalysis products over Australia', Atmospheric Research, 215, pp. 149 - 164, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosres.2018.08.026

Mukkavilli SK; Prasad AA; Taylor RA; TROCCOLI A; Kay MJ, 2018, 'Mesoscale simulations of Australian direct normal irradiance, featuring an extreme dust event', Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, 57, pp. 467 - 515, http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/JAMC-D-17-0091.1

Evans JP; Kay M; Prasad A; Pitman A, 2018, 'The resilience of Australian wind energy to climate change', Environmental Research Letters, 13, pp. 024014, http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/aaa632

Prasad AA; Taylor RA; Kay M, 2017, 'Assessment of solar and wind resource synergy in Australia', Applied Energy, 190, pp. 354 - 367, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.12.135

Prasad AA; Taylor RA; Kay M, 2015, 'Assessment of direct normal irradiance and cloud connections using satellite data over Australia', Applied Energy, 143, pp. 301 - 311, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.01.050

Elliston B; MacGill I; Prasad A; Kay M, 2015, 'Spatio-temporal characterisation of extended low direct normal irradiance events over Australia using satellite derived solar radiation data', Renewable Energy, 74, pp. 633 - 639, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2014.08.067

Law EW; Prasad AA; Kay MJ; Taylor R, 2014, 'Direct normal irradiance forecasting and its application to concentrated solar thermal output forecasting – A review', Solar Energy, 108, pp. 287 - 307, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2014.07.008

Dehghan A; Prasad AA; Sherwood SC; Kay M, 2014, 'Evaluation and improvement of TAPM in estimating solar irradiance in Eastern Australia', Solar Energy, 107, pp. 668 - 680, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2014.06.018

Prasad AA; Davies R, 2013, 'An assessment of cirrus heights from MISR oblique stereo using ground-based radar and lidar at the Tropical Western Pacific ARM sites', Journal of Geophysical Research D: Atmospheres, 118, pp. 5588 - 5599, http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84880274910&partnerID=40&md5=b33f3e9b5e58c29e57eb291f61e2b964

Prasad AA; Davies R, 2013, 'An assessment of cirrus heights from MISR oblique stereo using ground-based radar and lidar at the Tropical Western Pacific ARM sites', Journal of Geophysical Research D: Atmospheres, 118, pp. 5588 - 5599, http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84880274910&partnerID=40&md5=b33f3e9b5e58c29e57eb291f61e2b964

Prasad AA; Davies R, 2012, 'Detecting tropical thin cirrus using Multiangle Imaging SpectroRadiometer's oblique cameras and modeled outgoing longwave radiation', Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, 117, http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2011jd016798

Prasad AA; Davies R, 2012, 'Detecting tropical thin cirrus using Multiangle Imaging SpectroRadiometer's oblique cameras and modeled outgoing longwave radiation', Journal of Geophysical Research D: Atmospheres, 117, http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84859141752&partnerID=40&md5=6fa9ec1b042e9d32577731c56b17f726

Conference Papers

Liu G; Wright B; Shakiba A; Prasad A; Canbay D; Hameiri Z, 2026, 'Forecasting solar panel soiling recovery using environmental data during rain events in Africa', New Orleans, USA, presented at 54th IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference, New Orleans, USA, 07 June 2026

Wang S; Wright B; Shakiba A; Prasad A; Vegas M; Daddo F; Tovich G; Coni R; Rodriguez J; Hameiri Z, 2025, 'Simulation-informed machine learning pipeline for fault classification and prediction in utility-scale photovoltaic systems', Brisbane, Australia, presented at Asia-Pacific Solar Research Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 02 December 2025 - 04 December 2025

Liu G; Wright B; Shakiba A; Prasad A; Hameiri Z, 2025, 'Predicting panel soiling recovery from environmental measurements during rain events in Africa', Brisbane, Australia, presented at Asia-Pacific Solar Research Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 02 December 2025

Wright B; Shakiba A; Prasad A; Rodriguez J; Hameiri Z, 2025, 'An automated diagnostics algorithm for performance assessment of utility-scale solar farms', Bangkok, Thailand, presented at 36th International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, 09 November 2025

Prasad A; Liu G; Wright B; Rodriguez J; Hameiri Z; Kay M, 2025, 'Optimal rainfall threshold for natural cleaning of dirt on panels', Cairns, Australia, presented at 31st Conference of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, Cairns, Australia, 23 June 2025 - 27 June 2025

Wang S; Wright B; Shakiba A; Prasad A; Vengas M; Daddo F; Tovich G; Coni R; Su D; Rodriguez J; Hameiri Z, 2025, 'Machine learning meets PVsyst: a novel digital twin framework for utility-scale PV systems', Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Montreal, Quebec, pp. 0456 - 0456, presented at 53rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), Montreal, Quebec, 08 June 2025, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/pvsc59419.2025.11133058

Kanagasundaram A; Wright B; Prasad A; Rodriguez J; Hameiri Z, 2025, 'Enhancing solar farm performance monitoring using attention-based LSTM models and satellite weather data', Montreal, Quebec, presented at 53rd IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference, Montreal, Quebec, 08 June 2025

Liu G; Wright B; Shakiba A; Prasad A; Rodden P; Hameiri Z, 2025, 'Evaluating statistical degradation rate calculation methods using synthetic datasets and current-voltage measurements', Montreal, Quebec, presented at 53rd IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference, Montreal, Quebec, 08 June 2025

Wang S; Wright B; Shakiba A; Prasad A; Rodriguez J; Hameiri Z, 2025, 'Machine learning meets PVsyst: A novel framework to detect, classify, and forecast faults in utility-scale PV', Montreal, Quebec, presented at 53rd IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference, Montreal, Quebec, 08 June 2025

Prasad A; Liu G; Wright B; Rodriguez J; Hameiri Z; Kay M, 2025, 'Probabilistic soiling estimates for photovoltaic performance', Padova, Italy, presented at The 8th International Conference on Energy and Meteorology, Padova, Italy, 02 June 2025 - 05 June 2025


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