Performance prediction of Building Integrated Photovoltaics under no-shading, shading and masking conditions using a multi-physics model

Li, Qingxiang; Zhu, Li; Sun, Yong; Lu, Lin; Yang, Yang

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2020.118795

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“…[120] The unpredictability of sunshine and varying climatic conditions on the supply side result in more erratic PV power generation. [129] Data-driven smart building integrated photovoltaic (SBIPV) systems were proposed as a potential solution to address future demand and supply-side demands. [130]…”

Section: Semi-transparent Facadesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The competitiveness of BIPV systems has to be further enhanced because on the demand side, power demand response and management allow users to select the time period and flexible form of electricity [120] . The unpredictability of sunshine and varying climatic conditions on the supply side result in more erratic PV power generation [129] . Data‐driven smart building integrated photovoltaic (SBIPV) systems were proposed as a potential solution to address future demand and supply‐side demands [130] …”

Section: Review Of Solar Cell and Bipv Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Review of Building Integrated Photovoltaics System for Electric Vehicle Charging

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Sudhakar,

Hazwan Yusof

et al. 2024

The Chemical Record

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The transition to sustainable transportation has fueled the need for innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) systems have emerged as a promising technology that combines renewable energy generation with the infra‐structure of buildings. This paper comprehensively reviews the BIPV system for EV charging, focusing on its technology, application, and performance. The review identifies the gaps in the existing literature, emphasizing the need for a thorough examination of BIPV systems in the context of EV charging. A detailed review of BIPV technology and its application in EV charging is presented, covering aspects such as the generation of solar cell technology, BIPV system installation, design options and influencing factors. Furthermore, the review examines the performance of BIPV systems for EV charging, focusing on energy, economic, and environmental parameters and their comparison with previous studies. Additionally, the paper explores current trends in energy management for BIPV and EV charging, highlighting the need for effective integration and recommending strategies to optimize energy utilization. Combining BIPV with EV charging provides a promising approach to power EV chargers, enhances building energy efficiency, optimizes the building space, reduces energy losses, and decreases grid dependence. Utilizing BIPV‐generated electricity for EV charging provides electricity and fuel savings, offers financial incentives, and increases the market value of the building infrastructure. It significantly lowers greenhouse gas emissions associated with grid and vehicle emissions. It creates a closed‐loop circular economic system where energy is produced, consumed, and stored within the building. The paper underscores the importance of effective integration between Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging, emphasizing the necessity of innovative grid technologies, energy storage solutions, and demand‐response energy management strategies to overcome diverse challenges. Overall, the study contributes to the knowledge of BIPV systems for EV charging by presenting practical energy management, effectiveness and sustainability implications. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working towards sustainable transportation and energy systems.

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Section: Semi-transparent Facadesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Review of Building Integrated Photovoltaics System for Electric Vehicle Charging

Khan,

Sudhakar,

Hazwan Yusof

et al. 2024

The Chemical Record

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“…Several strategies can be implemented to address these challenges. Optimizing the BIPV system design can minimize shading and obstructions by carefully selecting the panels' location, orientation, and tilt angle and incorporating bypass diodes [123]. Regular monitoring using sensors or software to detect changes in system output due to shading or obstructions is another approach to enhance efficiency.…”

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Breaking Boundaries in Wind Engineering: LSU WISE Open-Jet Facility Revolutionizes Solar Panel and Building Design

Aly

2023

Applied Sciences

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Experimental wind engineering is crucial for global structural design. This paper addresses limitations in aerodynamic testing, particularly in wall-bounded and small-scale scenarios. Open-jet testing, introduced as an advanced tool, overcomes turbulence modelling constraints, providing a more accurate representation of real-world conditions. The LSU WISE open-jet facility produces complete turbulence at a large scale, eliminating the need for corrections accompanied by partial turbulence simulation. This discovery holds significant implications in wind engineering and unsteady aerodynamics. Integrating photovoltaic panels with gable-roofed buildings may not require additional structural reinforcement, with a reduction in wind uplift forces by 45–63%. Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) offer design flexibility and aesthetic appeal despite potential higher upfront costs. Strategic interventions, such as design optimization and cost-effective installation methods, can enhance the economic viability of BIPV systems. Contrary to long-held beliefs, the findings challenge the notion that wind loads on structures with sharp corners are insensitive to Reynolds number. Open-jet testing produces higher peak pressures, providing real-world justification for actual damage in high-rise buildings. These results validate the author’s hypothesis regarding the underestimation of peak loads (in small-scale testing) leading to cladding failure in high-rise buildings. They emphasize the superiority of large-scale open-jet testing, underscoring its critical role in designing resilient structures. The LSU WISE open-jet facility’s unique capabilities hold immense promise for revolutionizing wind engineering, addressing grand challenges, and creating more resilient and sustainable infrastructure. Its applications span critical infrastructure, promising significant economic, societal, and educational impacts in STEM fields.

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“…Often, circuit simulations based on a one or two diode representation for the I-V characteristic of the solar cells are used to evaluate and compare different interconnection approaches with respect to their power output in specific shading scenarios [23], [24]. Typically only few and simple scenarios are investigated [25]. However, a universal evaluation of the performance of a solar module under partial shading requires a statistical approach aiming to cover at least a substantial fraction of the numerous shading scenarios occurring in field operation.…”

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A Comprehensive Study of Module Layouts for Silicon Solar Cells Under Partial Shading

Klasen

Lux

Weber

et al. 2022

IEEE J. Photovoltaics

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Integrated applications for solar energy production becomes increasingly important. The electrification of car bodies and building facades are only two prominent examples. In such applications shading becomes a challenging problem, since the classic serial interconnection of solar cells in terms of power output is highly vulnerable to partial shading. In this article, we investigate the three most common module layouts in the market (conventional, butterfly, and shingle string) and add a fourth layout (shingle matrix) to be introduced to the market in the future. We discuss an approach to cluster shadings occurring in urban surroundings into basic shapes like "rectangular" and "random". Choosing a Monte Carlo technique in combination with latin hypercube sampling (LHS), we consider more than 3000 scenarios in total. For the evaluation of the scenarios, we conduct circuit simulations using LTspice. Furthermore, we define a normalization base, which considers only partial shading as a quantitative baseline for comparison. Our results show, that already for 200-400 scenarios the obtained output values stabilize. Among the investigated module layouts, the shingle matrix interconnection achieves the highest score, followed by a shingle string, half-cell butterfly and the conventional full-cell layout.

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Performance prediction of Building Integrated Photovoltaics under no-shading, shading and masking conditions using a multi-physics model

Cited by 33 publications

References 43 publications

Review of Building Integrated Photovoltaics System for Electric Vehicle Charging

Review of Building Integrated Photovoltaics System for Electric Vehicle Charging

Breaking Boundaries in Wind Engineering: LSU WISE Open-Jet Facility Revolutionizes Solar Panel and Building Design

A Comprehensive Study of Module Layouts for Silicon Solar Cells Under Partial Shading

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