Numerical analysis on the cooling and electrical performances of photovoltaic noise barrier

Hwang, Hyun Sung; Yun, Sungho; Kim, Jae-Chul; Lee, Dongchan

doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.121361

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“…PVNBs are both an environmental and power generation facility [1]. Due to the division of road construction, management, and maintenance among different departments, its construction and operation require coordination across multiple departments.…”

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“…The photovoltaic noise barrier (PVNB) is an environmentally friendly facility that integrates solar photovoltaic power generation technology with traditional acoustic technology to reduce noise and provide electrical energy simultaneously [1]. Since 1989, when the world's first solar noise barrier system was built in Switzerland, "Traffic + Photovoltaic" projects have been successively implemented in countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and China [2].…”

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Integrating Renewable Energy in Transportation: Challenges, Solutions, and Future Prospects on Photovoltaic Noise Barriers

Wu,

Zhang,

Wang

2024

Sustainability

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The photovoltaic noise barrier (PVNB), a solar noise barrier, is an innovative integration of transportation and renewable energy. It is primarily installed alongside roads near acoustic environmental protection targets in proximity to traffic lanes. PVNBs serve the dual purpose of reducing noise pollution and harnessing solar energy. The electricity generated is used for traffic lights, surveillance, and even feeding into the power grid. This helps to reduce pollution and carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the current research and practical applications of PVNBs, focusing on their unique features. It systematically addresses challenges and proposes solutions concerning optimal site selection, safety standards, noise attenuation effectiveness, power generation efficiency, durability, operational maintenance, and collaborative efforts across various departments. Additionally, this paper highlights the importance of conducting advanced research into glare mechanisms, improving site selection processes, optimizing design strategies, enhancing management and maintenance systems, and conducting comprehensive life-cycle cost–benefit analyses. This research aims to offer scientific insights for designing and deploying PVNBs, thereby fostering the progressive adoption and application of distributed photovoltaics in transportation infrastructures.

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confidence: 99%