Overall energy performance of building-integrated bifacial …
In this study, taking Hong Kong as a representative city in hot and humid regions, the electricity generation performance of bPV sunshades was investigated considering six key …
In this study, taking Hong Kong as a representative city in hot and humid regions, the electricity generation performance of bPV sunshades was investigated considering six key …
The current outlook for building-integrated solar PV systems has been studied, and it has been found that BIPV systems have gained attention in recent years as a way to restore the thermal comfort of the building and generate energy .
In addition, the distance between photovoltaic module and wall will also lead to the rise of system temperature. It will not only affect the indoor heat transfer but also affect the power generation efficiency of module through the thermal-electricity relationship of PV cells.
The remaining sections of this article present methods to ensure the reliability and enhance the performance of photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies in the field of architecture through testing optimization and finding cost-effective solutions, demonstrating the huge potential of solar energy in building applications.
On the one hand, the air in the interlayer between the photovoltaic panel and the wall can use the thermal pressure formed by the temperature difference to ventilate indoor or outdoor. On the other hand, the back of PV can use the high reflectivity of the wall to solar radiation to obtain higher power generation gain.
Due to the significant role that buildings play in overall energy consumption, the application and promotion of solar building systems contribute to the solution of energy and environmental problems. The following conclusions have been drawn.
3.2.2. Building energy use Separate from the impacts on the ambient environment, PV mounted on building walls and roofs affects the building energy balance, potentially influencing air conditioning and heating loads for the building.
In this study, taking Hong Kong as a representative city in hot and humid regions, the electricity generation performance of bPV sunshades was investigated considering six key …
Green roof and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are two technologies that could contribute to sustainable building development and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
This study presents a comprehensive review of the research about the passive effect of building PV systems, separated into PV roof systems, PV wall systems, and PV window systems, based on the application of PV systems in buildings. The sensitivity analysis evaluates the impact of three aspects: the external environment, building ontology ...
In this sense, this work aims to present a literature review for the Building Integrated Solar Energy Systems (BI-SES) for façades, subdivided into three categories: thermal, photovoltaic and hybrid (both thermal and photovoltaic). The methodology used corresponds to a …
We include in our analysis studies on photovoltaic (PV) systems in urban settings – on buildings, as shade structures, or as stand-alone arrays within an urban environment. We further limit the review to studies that investigate how the urban setting affects the performance of PV systems or how PV systems affect their surrounding urban ...
In this study, bifacial PV module was innovatively combined with building exterior wall to form bifacial PV wall (BI-PVW) system, which could use the high reflectivity of …
Request PDF | Study on the mutual influence between enterprises: A complex network perspective of China''s PV enterprises | With the economic integration of the world, the correlation between ...
In this study, taking Hong Kong as a representative city in hot and humid regions, the electricity generation performance of bPV sunshades was investigated considering six key factors, including tilt angle, orientation, width of bPV sunshades, solar reflectivity of walls and windows, and window-to-wall ratios. Furthermore, the study examined ...
Innovative solar wall variants that include photovoltaic panels, water storage, and phase-change materials offer multifunctionality and sustainability in building design and are in...
To achieve optimized Building-integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) in Shenzhen, a case study building is utilized to identify the most suitable PV materials with optimized power …
This study presents a comprehensive review of the research about the passive effect of building PV systems, separated into PV roof systems, PV wall systems, and PV …
Cities occupy 3% of the world''s landmass, yet in terms of climate and environmental impact, they use two-thirds of the world''s energy and account for around 75% of global CO 2 emissions [].Buildings alone, in cities, consume about 40% of total primary energy, in which most of it comes from nonrenewable sources, and account for around 40% of the global …
This study assesses the solar irradiation resources and the potential of residential building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems in different climate zones of China. Considering partial shading effects and load mismatch, the contribution of a combined rooftop and south façade BIPV system to the electricity consumption of 1 to 15-storey residential buildings is …
This study examines the applications of photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies in the field of architecture, demonstrating the huge potential of solar energy in building applications. To ensure a fresh and thorough …
Several researchs analyzed the solar access of urban areas and neighborhood designs, in different countries around the world employing various simulation tools, such as Energy Plus, e-QUEST,...
Innovative solar wall variants that include photovoltaic panels, water storage, and phase-change materials offer multifunctionality and sustainability in building design and are in...
One study proposed annual solar radiation thresholds of 1000 kWh/m 2 /y and 800 kWh/m 2 /y for photovoltaic energy generation on building roofs and facades [89]. Due to the decreasing cost of photovoltaic power generation in recent years and the large-scale promotion and application in China [90], this paper sets the threshold for rooftop solar photovoltaic …
In the case of photovoltaic, (PV solar system), the sun is only available during the day, therefore creating a need for an alternative power source or a battery bank during the night or a cloudy ...
The paper is aimed to review several aspects comprehensively regarding the utilization of building integrated photovoltaic-thermal (BIPV/T) systems published in the last five years.
The study assessed if the building with various systems could achieve a net zero energy balance, and showed that even though the solar thermal component in this case was zero, the system using solely high-yield PV modules came the closest to achieving net zero energy balance. The parameters utilised in the nZEB expression, the boundary conditions employed, …
Based on the "Evaluation Criteria for Solar Photovoltaic Building Application Systems" published globally by China Association for Building Energy Efficiency (CABEE) in 2013 and the "Technical Standard for Application of …
Sensitivity analysis further revealed that the window-to-wall ratio and photovoltaic windows play crucial roles in these outcomes, highlighting their potential to enhance building energy performance. These results confirm the feasibility of achieving substantial energy savings and emission reductions through this optimized design approach. 1.
Several researchs analyzed the solar access of urban areas and neighborhood designs, in different countries around the world employing various simulation tools, such as …
This study examines the applications of photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies in the field of architecture, demonstrating the huge potential of solar energy in building applications. To ensure a fresh and thorough review, we examine literature that encompasses the advancements made in the utilization of solar energy in buildings over the ...
In this study, bifacial PV module was innovatively combined with building exterior wall to form bifacial PV wall (BI-PVW) system, which could use the high reflectivity of wall to enhance the power generation of the back side and decrease the building heat load through indoor ventilation.
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