Aesthetic impact of solar energy systems

Sánchez-Pantoja, Núria; Vidal, Rosario; Pastor, M. Carmen

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2018.09.021

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“…However, achieving high ZT values is still a major challenge: the current highest and stable ZT value for polymer TE is ≈0. 7. All values close or exciding it, should be counted as valuable, and indicative of a promising material in the field.…”

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“…An environmentally friendly [ 3,4 ] solution to the energy problem is the target of the present research. Among renewable sources, wind, [ 5 ] already used both on the ground and off shore, biomass, [ 6 ] and solar energy [ 7,8 ] can be named. Such sources, while environmentally non harmful, still cannot fulfill the ever‐growing energy needs.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Polymer‐Based Low‐Temperature Thermoelectric Composites

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Vomiero

2020

Adv Funct Materials

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Thermoelectric materials allow direct conversion of waste heat energy into electrical energy, thus contributing to solving energy related issues. Polymerbased materials have been considered for use in heat conversion in the temperature range from 20 to 200 °C, within which conventional materials are not efficient enough, whereas polymers due to their good electronic transport properties, easy processability, non-toxicity, flexibility, abundance, and simplicity of adjustment, are considered as promising materials. Due to the large variety of available polymers and the almost unlimited combinations of possible modifications, the field of polymer-based thermoelectrics is very rapidly developing, already reaching efficiency values close to those of inorganic systems. In the current progress report, the most recent advances in the field are discussed. New approaches to improve thermoelectric performance are described, with a focus on revising the mechanisms to improve the thermoelectric properties of the three most investigated polymer matrixes: poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonat, poly(3hexylthiophene-2,5-diyl), and polyaniline, alongside the three main paths of optimizing properties: incorporation of carbon-based material and inorganic substances, and treatment with chemical agents. The most promising research in the field is highlighted and thoroughly analyzed. The path toward a lab-to-fab transition for thermoelectric polymers is suggested in perspective.

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Section: Pedot:pssmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Polymer‐Based Low‐Temperature Thermoelectric Composites

Yusupov

Vomiero

2020

Adv Funct Materials

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“…Indeed, according to a study carried out in 2018, the objective factors most influencing the aesthetic perception of solar systems are visibility and the degree of integration. [173] Therefore, certain characteristics of the different solar technologies, such as the possibility of placing them in different parts of a building or their ease of aesthetic integration into building elements of the envelope, could give them advantages over other technologies in the long term.…”

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Comparison of Perovskite Solar Cells with other Photovoltaics Technologies from the Point of View of Life Cycle Assessment

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Sánchez-Pantoja

et al. 2021

Adv Energy and Sustain Res

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Earth receives from the sun %432 EJ in 1 h, out of which 18 EJ per hour are reflected off from the surface and lost into space. [1] Despite the fact that this amount of energy is available to be converted to usable energy by photovoltaics (PVs), nowadays, this power technology is just converting about 4 EJ per year. [2] Converting all this incident energy would suppose nearly 158 000 EJ per year, which greatly exceeds the 585 EJ of primary energy (PE) consumed in 2017. [3] This fact makes solar power technologies converting directly incident sunlight into usable electrical energy, hence, PVs, powerful candidates to ease the environmental issues derived from the present system of energy production. However, the potential of PV to provide electricity to our societies in a postcarbon energy system is limited by a Shockley-Queisser limit of about 33%, [4] together with land and sources availability.There are several PV technologies, each with a different degree of maturity. Crystalline Si PVs represent the most deployed type with 95% of the market share, 75% in monocrystalline silicon (Mono-Si), with a growing share, and 20% for multicrystalline silicon (Multi-Si), with a continuously declining share. [5] Mono-Si and Multi-Si present moderately high operating efficiencies between 20% and 22%, a deep industrial implementation constructed in parallel with the development of the electronic industry and low toxicity. [6] Another key advantage of this technology in a large production scenario is that it can be entirely produced with relatively abundant materials. [7] The only argument against crystalline Si as the ideal PV material is the chemistries required for purification, reduction, and crystallization of pure silicon from sand, which are highly energy

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“…That is why SWH systems are often considered to be troublesome by architects. The successful implementation of SWH systems in high-rise buildings requires designer involvement in the integrated design process from the planning and design stage of the project [46][47][48]. Carefully integrated design of solar thermal components and building envelopes enables limited improvement in the overall energy performance of the buildings, including an increase in energy generation potential from SWH systems and the reduction of cooling loads.…”

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Solar Water Heating Systems Applied to High-Rise Buildings—Lessons from Experiences in China

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High-rise buildings have a significant impact on the surrounding environment. Building-integrated solar water heating (SWH) systems are effective ways to use renewable energy in buildings. Impediments, such as security concerns, aesthetics and functionality, make it difficult to apply SWH systems in high-rise buildings. At present, only China uses SWH systems on a large scale in such buildings. What are China’s experiences and lessons learned in applying SWH systems in high-rises? Are these experiences scalable to other countries? This study used a combination of field investigation, literature review and case study to summarize 36 systems that had been in operation for 1–14 years. System types, collector types, installation methods, types of auxiliary heat sources, economic performance and various basic principles were summarized. The economic performance of SWH systems in high-rise buildings was analyzed and verified by a case study in Shanghai. The results show that the installation of SWH systems in high-rise buildings is feasible and reliable as long as appropriate design, construction, operation, and maintenance measures are employed. China's unique practical experience gives a reference for other countries in their efforts to make high-rise buildings more sustainable.

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Aesthetic impact of solar energy systems

Cited by 92 publications

References 108 publications

Polymer‐Based Low‐Temperature Thermoelectric Composites

Polymer‐Based Low‐Temperature Thermoelectric Composites

Comparison of Perovskite Solar Cells with other Photovoltaics Technologies from the Point of View of Life Cycle Assessment

Solar Water Heating Systems Applied to High-Rise Buildings—Lessons from Experiences in China

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