SLICE: An Innovative Photovoltaic Solution for Adaptive Envelope Prototyping and Testing in a Relevant Environment

Monteleone, Angelo; Rodonò, Gianluca; Gagliano, Antonio; Sapienza, Vincenzo

doi:10.3390/su13168701

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“…So, it was observed that the charging board did not have suitable dimensions, and as a consequence, it was not possible good store the energy produced by the PV cells. For this reason, the development of this research foresees the redesign of the recharging system and also the addition of an MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracker) controller, which will allow the photovoltaic cells to operate at their point of maximum power [16].…”

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confidence: 99%

SLICE - Solar Lightweight Intelligent Component for Envelopes: application for the ICARO pavilion

Monteleone¹,

Rodonò²,

Gagliano³

et al. 2022

tema

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In the ongoing race to reduce polluting emissions, a significant contribution is made by the introduction of intelligent building management systems. The European directive 2002/91 on energy performance in buildings already invited us to look at a new generation of almost zero energy buildings. Research in the field of multifunctional facades offers the opportunity to provide an immediate response to improving air quality and, at the same time, optimizing the use of resources. In fact, adaptive facades can be traced to one of the most effective strategies to efficiently manage the interactions between external and internal environments to maximize winter heating, summer shading and natural ventilation, sound insulation, daylight transfer, glare-free, and interior comfort for the occupants. Nowadays, adaptive enclosures are not only able to interact with the environment and the user but allow the energy needs of buildings to be reduced by integrating technologies to produce energy from renewable sources. The contribution will present the latest developments of an innovative kinetic device for architecture, carried out by the University of Catania; it is the result of a multidisciplinary research project involving important local industrial companies. The component consists of a composite material substrate with integrated high-efficiency photovoltaic technology. The results shown below made it possible to evaluate the use of the designed component in light and stand-alone architectures, representing a valid solution to reduce the impact on the territory even in fragile contexts.

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confidence: 99%

SLICE - Solar Lightweight Intelligent Component for Envelopes: application for the ICARO pavilion

Monteleone¹,

Rodonò²,

Gagliano³

et al. 2022

tema

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“…Based on the hypothesized usage scenario, the EP was equipped with three units. In order to render the module self-sufficient even on cloudy days, it must also be provided with a backup battery [6].…”

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“…From a holistic standpoint, sustainability in the building sector must be viewed in terms of all of a building's life stages [5], including the supply of raw materials and the production, operation, and final disposal of building components. This forward-looking vision also aimed to overcome the initial view, in which sustainability was mainly focused on energy savings [6].…”

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confidence: 99%

ICARO—Innovative Cardboard ARchitecture Object: Sustainable Building Technology for Multipurpose Micro-Architecture

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ICARO (Innovative Cardboard ARchitectural Object) is a type of innovative building technology developed by a working group at the University of Catania, within the framework of the EWAS (an Early WArning System for cultural heritage) research project. It represents a tool for used to combat climate change thanks to the high level of sustainability of its component. The modular component based on ICARO technology is a pre-fabricated panel for building vertical envelopes, consisting of a laminated wood frame that contains corrugated cardboard boxes. In order to improve the panel’s structural performance, a pre-stress procedure has been adopted. The panel is cost-effective and boasts a high level of sustainability thanks to the use of lightweight, pre-cast, recycled, and recyclable materials. This technology is suitable for the construction of micro-architecture in fragile contexts. In order to test its performance, a full-scale prototype called the EP (Experience Pavilion) was built within the Megara Hyblea archaeological area in Sicily, which was chosen as a test site. A campaign to be carried out at the EP is currently being planned, which will focus on various issues. This paper describes the design of ICARO technology and the construction of the EP prototype.

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“…Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) can be one of the solutions to this problem. In fact, NZEB has very high-energy performances [3] [4]; and the very low or almost zero energy demand should be satisfied through renewable sources [5]. One of the techniques that can be used in buildings to reduce energy consumption concerns the construction of ventilated roofs and façades, whose external cladding system creates an air gap with the perimeter envelope of the building [6].…”

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Experimental analysis of the performances of ventilated photovoltaic facades

Arena¹,

Aneli²,

Tina³

et al. 2024

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To reach the EU 2030 goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions targets and achieving high-performing buildings, it is mandatory to increase energy generation through renewable sources. In this context, existing and new buildings should be equipped with building-integrated photovoltaic plants (BiPV). However, BiPV system integration into the building envelope could harm the electrical efficiency due to an increase in the temperature of the cells. The purpose of this work is to analyse the performance of BiPV façade naturally ventilated. With this aim, two prototypes of ventilated façade equipped with mono and bifacial PV modules have been realised. The first stage of this research presents the features of these two prototypes, the monitoring system and some preliminary experimental data. In particular, the daily temperatures of the flowing air in the cavity, on the front and the back of mono e bifacial modules are shown, during the investigated days. The observation allowed us to highlight the positive effects of the ventilated air gap, as well as the different behaviour of the two investigated PV facades. Further stages foresee the analysis of these BIPV ventilated facades through fluid dynamics simulations, as well as their electrical performance.

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SLICE: An Innovative Photovoltaic Solution for Adaptive Envelope Prototyping and Testing in a Relevant Environment

Cited by 10 publications

References 20 publications

SLICE - Solar Lightweight Intelligent Component for Envelopes: application for the ICARO pavilion

SLICE - Solar Lightweight Intelligent Component for Envelopes: application for the ICARO pavilion

ICARO—Innovative Cardboard ARchitecture Object: Sustainable Building Technology for Multipurpose Micro-Architecture

Experimental analysis of the performances of ventilated photovoltaic facades

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