Building integrated low concentration solar system for a self-sustainable Mediterranean villa: The Astonyshine house

Aldegheri, Francesco; Baricordi, S.; Bernardoni, Paolo; Brocato, Maurizio; Calabrese, Gabriele; Guidi, V.; Mondardini, Lucia; Pozzetti, Luana; Tonezzer, M.; Vincenzi, D.

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.03.058

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“…Fixed truncated parabolic concentrators with geometrical concentration ratio of 2.44 x were adopted [26]. Moreover, a roof-integrated concentration solar system for a self-sustainable Mediterranean villa, the Astonyshine house, was investigated [27]. The Astonishine house has been designed in such a way that a great part of its electrical power and hot water needs are satisfied by Solar FLight modules mounted on the house roof.…”

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Experimental performance of a Fresnel-transmission PVT concentrator for building-façade integration

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a b s t r a c tA building-façade integrated concentrating photovoltaic-thermal system has been designed, constructed and experimentally characterised. Comparative performances with a non-concentration reference unit have been conducted to analyse the differential outputs. The concentrating system consists of doubleside reflective strips which concentrate the incident beam towards a static photovoltaic-thermal receiver. The reflectors are placed vertically at the façade and track the sun by rotating axially. The concentrating reflector outperforms the reference one in both, thermal and electrical power. The thermal output of the concentration module almost doubles the reference one and the electrical power registered is more than 4.5 times in the case of the concentrating configuration.

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Experimental performance of a Fresnel-transmission PVT concentrator for building-façade integration

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“…Photovoltaic panels Architectural integration Photovoltaic panels for façades [4,9,11,12,[29][30][31][32] Hybrid photovoltaic/thermal systems [9,33] WIND POWER Wind turbines [34] GEOTHERMAL POWER Geothermal heat pump [35] BIOENERGY Biomass boiler [36,37] Biofuels [38] ENERGY STORAGE Batteries [39,40] HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Conditioning systems)…”

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Solar Decathlon Latin America and Caribbean: Comfort and the Balance between Passive and Active Design

2019

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This article contains an overall analysis of the results obtained by the four highest scoring teams in the Solar Decathlon Latin America and Caribbean 2015 collegiate sustainable habitat competition. Considering that the prototypes developed were based on energy self-sufficiency when operational, it was considered necessary to propose this analysis based on the degree of suitability of each of these models based on their different performances from the perspective of comfort conditions. It was observed that the design of the prototypes did not manage to properly adjust the relationship between passive and active conditioning elements based on the location’s conditions. Accordingly, this article concludes that a balance of the two aforementioned conditioning modes recorded better results based on the measurements taken.

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“…Modular housing for use in disaster areas should be able to provide the energy required by residents by utilizing elemental technologies such as solar panels, even in areas where the supply infrastructure is not available. Many previous studies [17][18][19][20] have been conducted on net zero energy buildings and energy-independent buildings utilizing passive and active designs. Wind energy systems and PV panels are actively used for zero energy buildings and the energy savings achieved using active elements have been compared and analyzed.…”

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“…Wind energy systems and PV panels are actively used for zero energy buildings and the energy savings achieved using active elements have been compared and analyzed. Aldegheri et al demonstrated that it is possible to achieve energy production equivalent to 43% of the annual energy consumption of demonstration houses with building-integrated concentrating photovoltaics (BICPVs) [19]. It is important for modular housing to be suitable for various climates.…”

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Thermal Performance Assessment of Flexible Modular Housing Units for Energy Independence Following Disasters

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Jeong³

2019

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An investigation was conducted into temporary modular housing for use in disaster areas to assess the feasibility of energy independence. Flexible modular units have been proposed as a temporary housing solution in disaster areas, as they can be deployed in combination with energy units across a wide range of environments. A dynamic energy simulation was used to examine the heating/cooling requirements and the potential photovoltaic power generation of such modular housing in an East Asian climate. This was used to assess the potential for energy independence. The building performance was analyzed based on measurements of airtightness, insulation performance, and thermal bridge phenomena taken from mock-up modular housing. According to the wall assembly method, it was confirmed that the airtightness performance was poor. Further investigations explored the possibility of reducing the annual heating/cooling loads by improving the airtightness, which would contribute to greater energy independence. In general, the specific housing needs of different victim groups can easily be satisfied through the application of different modular unit combinations.

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Building integrated low concentration solar system for a self-sustainable Mediterranean villa: The Astonyshine house

Cited by 22 publications

References 9 publications

Experimental performance of a Fresnel-transmission PVT concentrator for building-façade integration

Experimental performance of a Fresnel-transmission PVT concentrator for building-façade integration

Solar Decathlon Latin America and Caribbean: Comfort and the Balance between Passive and Active Design

Thermal Performance Assessment of Flexible Modular Housing Units for Energy Independence Following Disasters

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