Comparative performance assessment of a non-ventilated and ventilated BIPV rooftop configurations in the Netherlands

Ritzen, MJ Michiel; Vroon, Zeger; Rovers, Ronald; Geurts, C.P.W.

doi:10.1016/j.solener.2017.02.042

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“…Peng et al [39] found experimentally that 60 mm is a suitable thickness of the air gap behind the PV module that enhances its efficiency and reduces the cooling load in summer and the heating load in winter. Besides, Ritzen et al [40] indicated a possible correlation between ventilation, operating temperatures, and performance and lifespan of modules, after a comparative BIPV field test conducted during three years of a roof-top application.…”

Section: The Pv Modules Temperaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Building Retrofit with Photovoltaics: Construction and Performance of a BIPV Ventilated Façade

et al. 2018

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Building retrofit offers the opportunity to reduce energy consumption, improve energy efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy sources. The photovoltaic (PV) technology can be integrated into the building envelope, where conventional construction materials can be easily substituted by PV modules. Prices are competitive with some other solutions and good architectural building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) solutions enhance the appearance of the buildings. All this makes BIPV an attractive solution for effectively and sustainably retrofitting building envelopes, providing savings in materials and in conventional electricity consumption and, at the same time, improving the energy efficiency of the buildings. This paper shows a building retrofit case study in which standard PV modules are integrated into a new ventilated façade, aiming at serving as an easy-to-implement example for large-scale actions.

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Section: The Pv Modules Temperaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Building Retrofit with Photovoltaics: Construction and Performance of a BIPV Ventilated Façade

et al. 2018

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“…It is noted that this hybrid system yields benefit for both energy systems. A comparative performance evaluation of nonventilated and ventilated BIPV panels was elaborated in Ritzen et al for the case of Netherlands. The study revealed that after 3 years, the difference between the PV panel outputs of the ventilated PV segments was about 6%, while in the case of nonventilated PV panels segments, the reduction was in the amount of 86% (analysis was conducted by applied electric luminescence [EL] images at standard testing conditions).…”

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confidence: 99%

Further progress in the research of fin‐based passive cooling technique for the free‐standing silicon photovoltaic panels

et al. 2019

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Summary The paper deals with a passive air‐based cooling technique of photovoltaic (PV) panels in operating conditions. Cooling technique is done by specific type of using aluminium fins, and its main purpose is to increase the electrical efficiency of the PV panel. An increase in electrical efficiency can be achieved because of temperature degradation effect, where the PV panel yields less power at higher operating temperatures (the PV panel's efficiency can drop by up to 0.5%/°C). To confirm a cooling technique, a medium‐sized PV system was used in a 2‐month experiment. The experiment was done in realistic operating conditions, and all working parameters were thoroughly measured. After the analysis of the data, no significant raise in electrical efficiency was recorded throughout the experiment. A numerical approach was conducted, based on gained experimental data. Developed numerical model gave explanations of experimental results and provided an insight in heat flow through the PV cell. Later on, developed numerical model was used to propose new cooling variations of the fin‐based technique and to further examine the overall potential of air based passive cooling techniques. It was shown that cooling effect by up to 5°C is a realistic expectation for this technique in described operating conditions.

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“…The system consisted of 416 monocrystalline panels with an efficiency of 13.3% and the generated annually 19,481.66kWh of electricity. In Europe, such studies have been reported in the literature like Mondol et al [88] and Ayompe et al [89] for Ireland (see Figure 18); Aste et al [90], Malvoni et al [91], Ghiani et al [92], Congedo [93], Micheli et al [94], and Mellit and Pavan [95] for Italy; Cucumo [96] for Calabria; Schoen [97], Ritzen et al [98], and Ritzen et al [99] for Netherland; Adaramola [100] for Norway; Dufo-lo [101] for Spain; and Milosavljević et al [102] for Serbia.…”

Section: European Regionmentioning

confidence: 83%

A comprehensive global review of building integrated photovoltaic systems

Rehman¹,

Aliyu²,

Alhems³

et al. 2021

FME Transactions

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Saudi Arabia has embarked on diversification of its existing energy portfolio through rene wables, mainly solar photovoltaic and thermal, and wind power. This study presents an overview of how different areas around the world utilized building-integrated solar photovoltaic applications to recommend appropriate and suitable options for implementation in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region. With this objective, the power utility will have three-fold benefits (i) clean and economic power arability for off-grid remotely located dwellings, (ii) cutting down the emissions of greenhouse gases, and (iii) conserving the fixed reserves of fossil fuels, which are being used mainly for power production around the world. The study shows that building-integrated applications are most common in Asian and European countries. Moreover, it is observed that monocrystalline and polycrystalline photovoltaic materials are both technologically and economically suitable for such applications.

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Comparative performance assessment of a non-ventilated and ventilated BIPV rooftop configurations in the Netherlands

Cited by 20 publications

References 37 publications

Building Retrofit with Photovoltaics: Construction and Performance of a BIPV Ventilated Façade

Building Retrofit with Photovoltaics: Construction and Performance of a BIPV Ventilated Façade

Further progress in the research of fin‐based passive cooling technique for the free‐standing silicon photovoltaic panels

A comprehensive global review of building integrated photovoltaic systems

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