Performance Assessment of a Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal System in a Mediterranean Climate—An Experimental Analysis Approach

Bot, Karol; Aelenei, Laura; Gonçalves, Hélder; Gomes, M. Glória; Silva, Carlos Santos

doi:10.3390/en14082191

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“…Bot et al [30] presented an experimental study of a BIPVT system for heat recovery in a test room. The focus was on presenting the measured values that represented the main boundary (room and weather characteristics) conditions and the thermal behavior and performance of the BIPVT system.…”

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A 4E Comparative Study between BIPV and BIPVT Systems in Order to Achieve Zero-Energy Building in Cold Climate

Javadijam,

Shahverdian,

Sohani

et al. 2023

Buildings

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The growing demand for energy has led to the popularity of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems. However, photovoltaic (PV) system efficiency decreases as the temperature increases. To address this issue, a study was conducted on a BIPV thermal (BIPVT) system, which can generate both thermal and electrical energy, to enhance its efficiency. In this study, for the cold weather in Tabriz city in Iran, BIPV and BIPVT systems are compared with each other in terms of energy, economy, exergy, and environment (4E) and the goal is to fully supply the thermal and electrical load of the desired building. The studied criteria are electrical power and heat recovery, payback time (PBT), exergy efficiency, and saved carbon dioxide (SCD) from the energy, economic, exergy, and environmental point of view, respectively. Finally, it is concluded that in cold weather, the BIPVT system can achieve a 7.15% improvement in produced power compared to the BIPV system and 52.2% of the building’s heating needs are provided. It also causes the exergy efficiency to improve by an average of 1.69% and saves 34.98 ton of carbon dioxide. The PBT of this study is calculated as 5.77 years for the BIPV system and 4.78 years for the BIPVT system.

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A 4E Comparative Study between BIPV and BIPVT Systems in Order to Achieve Zero-Energy Building in Cold Climate

Javadijam,

Shahverdian,

Sohani

et al. 2023

Buildings

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“…The experimental analysis to study the characteristics of real conditions in the mild Mediterranean climate of a BIPVT installed in a façade was done by Bot et al [131]. The weather parameters ambient temperatures during one year, global radiation, diffuse radiation, indoor room temperatures, and normal direct radiation components were registered.…”

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State-of-the-Art Technologies for Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Systems

et al. 2021

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Advances in building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems for residential and commercial purposes are set to minimize overall energy requirements and associated greenhouse gas emissions. The BIPV design considerations entail energy infrastructure, pertinent renewable energy sources, and energy efficiency provisions. In this work, the performance of roof/façade-based BIPV systems and the affecting parameters on cooling/heating loads of buildings are reviewed. Moreover, this work provides an overview of different categories of BIPV, presenting the recent developments and sufficient references, and supporting more successful implementations of BIPV for various globe zones. A number of available technologies decide the best selections, and make easy configuration of the BIPV, avoiding any difficulties, and allowing flexibility of design in order to adapt to local environmental conditions, and are adequate to important considerations, such as building codes, building structures and loads, architectural components, replacement and maintenance, energy resources, and all associated expenditure. The passive and active effects of both air-based and water-based BIPV systems have great effects on the cooling and heating loads and thermal comfort and, hence, on the electricity consumption.

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“…The design and operation of net zero energy buildings can be achieved by incorporating BIPVT systems. An experimental analysis of the properties of BIPVT installed in the facade under real conditions in the Mediterranean climate was performed by Bot et al [26]. Lee et al experimentally investigated the operational performance of color BIPV modules based on comparative analysis under outdoor experimental conditions [27].…”

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Building integrated photovoltaics. Overview of barriers and opportunities

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Based on the available literature, the status and prospects for further development of the building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) market were analyzed. The results of the analysis show that the high investment costs and the lack of information about installed BIPV systems and BIPV technology are a problem for the stakeholders. BIPV technology is an interdisciplinary problem, so the cooperation of a large number of different experts is important. However, it is not yet at a satisfactory level. Another problem is the overlapping of responsibilities of HVAC installers, interior designers and facade manufacturers. On the other hand, the incentives of the EU regulatory framework and beyond to use renewable energy sources in both new buildings and renovation of old buildings, as well as the desire for energy independence, encourage the application of BIPV technology. An analysis of the electricity production potential of BIPV integrated into the walls and roof of the building was made for four geographical locations. A comparison of the production of electricity on the walls and on the roof of the building was carried out. The analysis shows that on the 4 walls of the building, where each wall has the same area as the roof of the building, approximately 2.5 times more electricity than on the roof can be generated. In the absence of available surface for installing a PV power plant on the roof, the walls represent a great potential for BIPV technology.

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Performance Assessment of a Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal System in a Mediterranean Climate—An Experimental Analysis Approach

Cited by 9 publications

References 32 publications

A 4E Comparative Study between BIPV and BIPVT Systems in Order to Achieve Zero-Energy Building in Cold Climate

A 4E Comparative Study between BIPV and BIPVT Systems in Order to Achieve Zero-Energy Building in Cold Climate

State-of-the-Art Technologies for Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Systems

Building integrated photovoltaics. Overview of barriers and opportunities

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