Towards achieving the best solution to utilize photovoltaic solar panels for residential buildings in urban areas

Asrami, Reza Fardi; Sohani, Ali; Saedpanah, Ehsan

doi:10.1016/j.scs.2021.102968

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“…We investigated three scenarios of utilizing PV solar panels: including connecting to the grid with and without batteries and full feed‐in, using genetic algorithm II (NSGA‐II) and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method in residential area in Tehran, Iran. The result shows that the full feed strategy is the best settings among other alternatives 23 . Previous studies also revealed that with optimal selection of direction, trombe wall, and shade, proper insulation selection of buildings in the cold and semi‐arid climate, northeast of Iran resulted in about 30 percent reduction in annual building energy consumption, thus demonstrating that constructing a zero energy building is feasible in this climatic condition by using solar panels 24 .…”

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Comparative study of simultaneous use of a double or a triple skin facade with phase change materials, green roof, and photovoltaics in residential buildings of Iran

Izadpanah

Fazelpour

Yazdi

2022

Env Prog and Sustain Energy

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Researchers have proposed and studied many methods to reduce energy consumption in the construction sector. However, simultaneous use of phase‐change material (PCM) and green roofs in a building with double‐ or triple‐skin facades (DSF or TSF) has not been analyzed to date. Accordingly, this is the first study to evaluate and compare the design of two scenarios combining passive and active methods, including (1) simultaneous use of a DSF, PCM, green roof, and photovoltaics (PV), and (2) simultaneous use of a TSF, PCM, green roof, and PV in hot arid steppe‐dry mid‐latitude (Tehran) desert biome‐dry tropical (Yazd), and mild‐humid climate (Amol) in Iran. It was found that the first scenario works better in reducing the heating load and the second scenario is more effective in reducing the cooling load. The results indicate that the reduction of the annual heating load in the first scenario was 49, 45.1, and 40.7 MWh/year in Tehran, Yazd, and Amol, respectively, and that the reduction of cooling load in the second scenario was 48.4, 31.9, and 16 MWh/year in Yazd, Tehran, and Amol, respectively. The 14 different modes of combining these passive methods and PV system were then compared. The results indicate that the second proposed scenario caused the lowest annual energy consumption compared to that of other modes and saved 70% of annual energy consumption. Consequently, the effect of leaf area index, cavity width, and orientation that are selected as primary parameters affecting the thermal performance of the mentioned methods on this scenario were investigated.

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confidence: 86%

Comparative study of simultaneous use of a double or a triple skin facade with phase change materials, green roof, and photovoltaics in residential buildings of Iran

Izadpanah

Fazelpour

Yazdi

2022

Env Prog and Sustain Energy

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“…A solar PV system erected on a roof can be installed on flat or sloping roofs, including metal composite roofs or rubber materials. When installed on residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, they can provide significant cost savings on electricity bills and help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions [6,7]. Roof-mounted panels are influenced by surrounding walls and building edges, causing airflow separation and vortex generation, which may lead to a high-pressure zone on the roof [8].…”

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Wind Flow and Its Interaction with a Mobile Solar PV System Mounted on a Trailer

Eslami Majd,

Adebayo,

Tchuenbou-Magaia

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Efficient implementation of clean energy technologies is paramount, with mobile solar PV systems on trailers (MSPTs) emerging as pivotal solutions, particularly in regions with limited power grid access. This endeavour is vital for meeting escalating electricity demands and aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), aimed at ensuring dependable and sustainable energy provision in developing countries. This study investigates the aerodynamic behaviour of a designed MSPT using numerical simulation and experimental methods, thereby offering optimization potential for MSPT design and enhancing overall performance and reliability. Specifically, the study focuses on the effects of wind velocity and tilt angles on the drag and lift forces, as well as drag and lift coefficients on the panel used in the MSPT system. The overall wind force on the entire MSPT, including nine large solar PV panels, is scrutinised, considering combined wind flow and system geometry effects. The numerical investigations were conducted using ANSYS-Fluent software (version 2022/R2) and experimental testing was performed within the C15-10 Wind Tunnel, utilizing scaled-down models to validate the accuracy of the simulation. The findings from the numerical investigations showed an increased turbulence caused by gaps between panels, resulting in almost 62% higher suction flow velocity and 22% higher suction pressure compared to a single panel. Drag and lift forces on the entire MSPT were approximately 6.7 and 7.8 times greater than those on a single panel with the same 30-degree tilt angle, respectively. The findings revealed that scaling forces on a single panel is insufficient for accurately predicting the aerodynamic forces on the entire MSPT. The insights and the knowledge from this study pave the way for further improvements in mobile solar PV technology.

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“…It should be noted that since a large part of the produced environmental emission of a PV system comes from its production and disposal, the major studies in the field of environmental assessment of PV technologies to have a cleaner performance have employed life-cycle assessment (LCA) method for this purpose. LCA has been utilized in several studies, including the research works of Saedpanah et al [125], Fardi Asrami et al [126], Sumper et al [127], and Azzopardi and Mutale [128]. Moreover, there are some good review works that have covered application of machine learning approaches for PV systems, including Parida et al [129] and Hussien Rabaia et al [130].…”

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Using machine learning in photovoltaics to create smarter and cleaner energy generation systems: A comprehensive review

Sohani

Sayyaadi

Cornaro

et al. 2022

Journal of Cleaner Production

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Towards achieving the best solution to utilize photovoltaic solar panels for residential buildings in urban areas

Cited by 36 publications

References 46 publications

Comparative study of simultaneous use of a double or a triple skin facade with phase change materials, green roof, and photovoltaics in residential buildings of Iran

Comparative study of simultaneous use of a double or a triple skin facade with phase change materials, green roof, and photovoltaics in residential buildings of Iran

Wind Flow and Its Interaction with a Mobile Solar PV System Mounted on a Trailer

Using machine learning in photovoltaics to create smarter and cleaner energy generation systems: A comprehensive review

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