A preliminary techno-economic study of a building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system for a residential building cluster in Sweden by the integrated toolkit of BIM and PVSITES

Quintana, Samer; Huang, Pei; Saini, Puneet; Zhang, Xingxing

doi:10.1080/17508975.2020.1765134

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“…Figure 1 summarizes the methodology of the BIPV projects' modelling and analysis. A BIM-friendly BIPV software, BIMSolar was used for 3D modelling, which is the result of a Horizon 2020 project (PVsites), described in [50,51]. Based on 3D solar irradiation data, including sun position on the horizon, the software delivers surface-specific and custom-made module-specific 3D analysis.…”

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Energy Balance, Cost and Architectural Design Features of 24 Building Integrated Photovoltaic Projects Using a Modelling Approach

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This paper presents the energy balance, architectural design features and cost aspects of 24 building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) projects in three different contexts, namely BIPV in residential, office and historical buildings. These BIPV projects have been modelled and evaluated for different geographic locations because the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (2018/844/EU) has resulted in country-specific regulations and situations aimed towards the reduction in energy consumption, and hence the CO2 emissions of built environments. Moreover, the geographical variation of irradiation affects the performance of different BIPV projects on different locations. The results of our study show that the return of investment of BIPV projects across 12 countries took (on average) 13.3 years. Furthermore, the residential projects —as compared to non-residential buildings—were mostly energy plus buildings with an average self-sufficiency of 110% due to their low energy consumption. In conclusion, most BIPV projects resulted in realistic energy performances (on average: 761 kWh/kWp.year), low payback times (10 years for residential and office buildings), and modelled unique design features.

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Section: Methods Applied To Bipv Project Evaluationsmentioning

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Energy Balance, Cost and Architectural Design Features of 24 Building Integrated Photovoltaic Projects Using a Modelling Approach

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“…The selection of a specific PV product depends on various aspects: aesthetic, functional, and technological [58]. Therefore, the application of PV relies on six steps, and this method is used in some studies such as Quintana et al (2021) [59]. The six steps are explained in detail as follows:…”

Section: Building Integrated Photovoltaic (Bipv)mentioning

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“…The orientation of the PV system is an essential factor to ensure that the PV's energy production is maximized. The energy production is influenced by shading on an array of PV caused by other surfaces such as nearby buildings [59,60]. Quintana et al (2021) recommended that the optimal orientation for PV is to face southwards in the northern hemisphere.…”

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“…The energy production is influenced by shading on an array of PV caused by other surfaces such as nearby buildings [59,60]. Quintana et al (2021) recommended that the optimal orientation for PV is to face southwards in the northern hemisphere. In this orientation, the PV receives direct light throughout the day [59].…”

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“…Quintana et al (2021) recommended that the optimal orientation for PV is to face southwards in the northern hemisphere. In this orientation, the PV receives direct light throughout the day [59]. Additionally, the tilt angle (β) that PV must be set at is considered another important factor for maximizing annual energy production.…”

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Towards Nearly-Zero Energy in Heritage Residential Buildings Retrofitting in Hot, Dry Climates

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Retrofitting “nearly-zero energy” heritage buildings has always been controversial, due to the usual association of the “nearly-zero energy” target with high energy performance and the utilization of renewable energy sources in highly regarded cultural values of heritage buildings. This paper aims to evaluate the potential of turning heritage building stock into a “nearly-zero energy” in hot, dry climates, which has been addressed in only a few studies. Therefore, a four-phase integrated energy retrofitting methodology was proposed and applied to a sample of heritage residential building stock in Egypt along with microscale analysis on buildings. Three reference buildings were selected, representing the most dominant building typologies. The study combines field measurements and observations with energy simulations. In addition, simulation models were created and calibrated based on monitored data in the reference buildings. The results show that the application of hybrid passive and active non-energy generating scenarios significantly impacts energy use in the reference buildings, e.g., where 66.4% of annual electricity use can be saved. Moreover, the application of solar energy sources approximately covers the energy demand in the reference buildings, e.g., where an annual self-consumption of electricity up to 78% and surplus electricity up to 20.4% can be achieved by using photo-voltaic modules. Furthermore, annual natural gas of up to 66.8% can be saved by using two unglazed solar collectors. Lastly, achieving “nearly-zero energy” was possible for the presented case study area. The originality of this work lies in developing and applying an informed retrofitting (nearly-zero energy) guide to be used as a benchmark energy model for buildings that belong to an important historical era. The findings contribute to fill a gap in existing studies of integrating renewable energy sources to achieve “nearly-zero energy” in heritage buildings in hot climates.

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What is the path of photovoltaic building (BIPV or BAPV) promotion? --The perspective of evolutionary games

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A preliminary techno-economic study of a building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system for a residential building cluster in Sweden by the integrated toolkit of BIM and PVSITES

Abstract: Zhang (2021) A preliminary techno-economic study of a building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system for a residential building cluster in Sweden by the integrated toolkit of BIM and PVSITES, Intelligent

Cited by 11 publications

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Energy Balance, Cost and Architectural Design Features of 24 Building Integrated Photovoltaic Projects Using a Modelling Approach

Energy Balance, Cost and Architectural Design Features of 24 Building Integrated Photovoltaic Projects Using a Modelling Approach

Towards Nearly-Zero Energy in Heritage Residential Buildings Retrofitting in Hot, Dry Climates

What is the path of photovoltaic building (BIPV or BAPV) promotion? --The perspective of evolutionary games

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