Experimental investigation of a building-integrated, transparent, concentrating photovoltaic and thermal collector

Novelli, Nick; Phillips, Kenton; Shultz, Justin; Derby, Melanie M.; Salvas, Ryan; Craft, Jesse; Stark, Peter R. H.; Jensen, Michael K.; Derby, Stephen; Dyson, Anna

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2021.05.046

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“…Novelli et al [173] designed a prototype of a transparent, concentrating photovoltaic thermal system using the direct irradiance for electricity generation and thermal energy. The system was implemented as the interior layer of a façade and it was demonstrated that, in small-scale testing, a cogeneration efficiency of 43.6% (relative to direct normal irradiance transmitted through the building's exterior glazing) at 58 • C could be achieved.…”

Section: Bipvt Systemsmentioning

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Review of Façade Photovoltaic Solutions for Less Energy-Hungry Buildings

Mangherini,

Diolaiti,

Bernardoni

et al. 2023

Energies

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Building-integrated photovoltaic technologies have considerable potential for the generation of onsite renewable energy. Despite this, their market penetration is in a relatively embryonic phase with respect to grounded or building-attached solutions, and they have limited commercial application. Their integration into building façades may represent a key asset in meeting the net-zero emissions by 2050 scenario, in particular for high-rise buildings in which the roof-to-façade ratio is unfavorable for the fulfillment of the energy load using only roof photovoltaic technology. Moreover, different façade orientations extend the production time throughout the day, flattening the power generation curve. Because of the present interest in BIPV systems, several researchers have conducted high-quality reviews focused on specific designs. In this work, various photovoltaic technologies and methods used to manufacture façade BIPV devices are reviewed with the aim of presenting researchers with the recent technological advancements and providing an overview of photovoltaic systems designed for different purposes and their applications rather than a detailed analysis of a specific technology. Lastly, future prospects and the limitations of building-integrated photovoltaic devices are presented.

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Section: Bipvt Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Review of Façade Photovoltaic Solutions for Less Energy-Hungry Buildings

Mangherini,

Diolaiti,

Bernardoni

et al. 2023

Energies

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“…In this framework, for achieving the target of the EU climate protection strategy [51], it is clear that the high energy consumption of buildings offers significant potential for reducing carbon emissions. It was reported that over 1/3 of primary energy waste is generated by the nonindustrial building sector [52]. Adopting better building insulation strategies and more efficient HVAC technologies can dramatically reduce the primary energy demand of buildings [53].…”

Section: Energy Saving and Emission Reductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent Advances in Low-Carbon and Sustainable, Efficient Technology: Strategies and Applications

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the supply chains of traditional fossil fuels. According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) from 2020, oil-refining activity fell by more than the IEA had anticipated. It was also assumed that the demand in 2021 would likely be 2.6 million bpd below the 2019 levels. However, renewable markets have shown strong resilience during the crisis. It was determined that renewables are on track to meet 80% of the growth in electricity demand over the next 10 years and that sustainable energy will act as the primary source of electricity production instead of coal. On the other hand, the report also emphasized that measures for reducing environmental pollution and CO2 emissions are still insufficient and that significant current investments should be further expanded. The Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES) conference series is dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge on methods, policies and technologies for improving the sustainability of development by decoupling growth from the use of natural resources. The 15th SDEWES conference was held online from 1–5 September 2020; more than 300 reports with 7 special sections were organized on the virtual conference platform. This paper presents the major achievements of the recommended papers in the Special Issue of Energies. Additionally, related studies connected to the above papers published in the SDEWES series are also introduced, including the four main research fields of energy saving and emission reduction, renewable energy applications, the development of district heating systems, and the economic assessment of sustainable energy.

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“…Measures proposed through the Q-MEF rubric comprise a novel Building-Integrated, Transparent, Concentrating Photovoltaic and Sustainability 2022, 14, 4275 2 of 29 Thermal fenestration system (BITCoPT) coupled to an interconnected network of thermal storage and heat pumps (both thermally and electrically powered) which are distributed throughout the building. BITCoPT (investigated in earlier works through modeling, simulation, and experimentation [1][2][3]) uniquely enables the Q-MEF strategy by providing daylighting (illumination and glare control) in addition to generating electricity and collecting thermal energy from solar energy incidents on the building envelope. As Q-MEF and BITCoPT are architecturally grounded, they draw on multiple realms of expertise, and the context of these realms-and the state of their technology-is explored.…”

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Towards Energy-Positive Buildings through a Quality-Matched Energy Flow Strategy

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Current strategies for net-zero buildings favor envelopes with minimized aperture ratios and limiting of solar gains through reduced glazing transmittance and emissivity. This load-reduction approach precludes strategies that maximize on-site collection of solar energy, which could increase opportunities for net-zero electricity projects. To better leverage solar resources, a whole-building strategy is proposed, referred to as “Quality-Matched Energy Flows” (or Q-MEF): capturing, transforming, buffering, and transferring irradiance on a building’s envelope—and energy derived from it—into distributed end-uses. A mid-scale commercial building was modeled in three climates with a novel Building-Integrated, Transparent, Concentrating Photovoltaic and Thermal fenestration technology (BITCoPT), thermal storage and circulation at three temperature ranges, adsorption chillers, and auxiliary heat pumps. BITCoPT generated electricity and collected thermal energy at high efficiencies while transmitting diffuse light and mitigating excess gains and illuminance. The balance of systems satisfied cooling and heating demands. Relative to baselines with similar glazing ratios, net electricity use decreased 71% in a continental climate and 100% or more in hot-arid and subtropical-moderate climates. Total EUI decreased 35%, 83%, and 52%, and peak purchased electrical demands decreased up to 6%, 32%, and 20%, respectively (with no provisions for on-site electrical storage). Decreases in utility services costs were also noted. These results suggest that with further development of electrification the Q-MEF strategy could contribute to energy-positive behavior for projects with similar typology and climate profiles.

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Experimental investigation of a building-integrated, transparent, concentrating photovoltaic and thermal collector

Cited by 26 publications

References 68 publications

Review of Façade Photovoltaic Solutions for Less Energy-Hungry Buildings

Review of Façade Photovoltaic Solutions for Less Energy-Hungry Buildings

Recent Advances in Low-Carbon and Sustainable, Efficient Technology: Strategies and Applications

Towards Energy-Positive Buildings through a Quality-Matched Energy Flow Strategy

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