Photovoltaic integrated shading devices (PVSDs): A review

Zhang, Xiang; Lau, Siu‐Kit; Lau, Ssy; Zhao, Yong

doi:10.1016/j.solener.2018.05.067

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“…On large glazed/window areas or balconies/loggias with no solar shading elements, experiencing thermal and visual discomfort due to high amounts of solar irradiation, BIPV shading devices, whose potentials have been locally examined in studies of Wittkopf et al [60], Saber et al [135] and Ong and Tablada [136], could be used to reduce solar gains in the building, thereby increasing the thermal and visual comfort of occupants. For example, large energy consumption, large surfaces of glazed façades, and a favorable relation between the building functions and electricity generation [137][138][139], make office buildings suitable for application of BIPV solar shading devices. However, they can be applied on almost all building types including residential buildings, school buildings, commercial buildings, medical buildings, etc., and the multi-objective optimization in their planning might play a crucial role to achieve the balance of building performance factors influenced by PV integrated shading devices, such as cooling energy consumption, artificial lighting energy consumption, electrical energy generation, indoor visual comfort, and others [139].…”

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“…For example, large energy consumption, large surfaces of glazed façades, and a favorable relation between the building functions and electricity generation [137][138][139], make office buildings suitable for application of BIPV solar shading devices. However, they can be applied on almost all building types including residential buildings, school buildings, commercial buildings, medical buildings, etc., and the multi-objective optimization in their planning might play a crucial role to achieve the balance of building performance factors influenced by PV integrated shading devices, such as cooling energy consumption, artificial lighting energy consumption, electrical energy generation, indoor visual comfort, and others [139].…”

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A Holistic Strategy for Successful Photovoltaic (PV) Implementation into Singapore’s Built Environment

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Based on the findings from a recent study by the authors which examined factors affecting diffusion of photovoltaics (PV), while comprehensively considering the local PV and construction industry as well as characteristics of the built environment, this paper proposes a holistic strategy for PV implementation into Singapore’s built environment. It consists of (1) a multilevel mechanism framework, encompassing eleven mechanism categories of instruments and activities and (2) a general design framework including design principles, general project instructions and the main design guidelines. Relying on a survey conducted among PV experts on established mechanisms, the present study suggests that building codes (e.g., fire safety, structural safety, etc.) and initiatives and incentives related to PV/building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) should be the highest priority for authorities, followed by assessment of BIPV/PV properties, working toward social acceptance, conducting research projects and information exchange, and education and training activities. Considering all three pillars of sustainability, the design framework is based on the following interrelated design principles: (1) compatibility and coherence with the local context, (2) technical soundness, (3) economic viability, (4) user-centered design, (5) connecting with community and socio-cultural context, and (6) adaptability and flexibility. Despite Singapore’s scarcity of land, the established design guidelines cover a wide spectrum of solutions, including PV integration into both buildings and non-building structures. The synthesis of the two interconnected and inseparable frameworks aims to create an environment conducive to long-term widespread PV integration and stimulate the deployment of BIPV, which should help Singapore and other cities reduce their dependency on imported fossil fuels, while also making them more livable and enjoyable.

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“…Wall cells, mounted parallel to the wall surfaces, generally provide less energy than roof cells, which is due to the acute angle of sunbeams, but their advantage is trouble-free operation during the snow cover period. The energy yield may be increased if the PV modules are mounted in positions other than vertical [58]. Nowadays, the function of generating electricity is available even in flexible materials [59] and those that do not differ in appearance from traditional materials, e.g., tiles, paving panels [60], etc.…”

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Transformation of Socialist Realistic Residential Architecture into a Contemporary Sustainable Housing Habitat—General Approach and the Case Study

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This article deals with the problem of multi-family housing implemented in the 1950s in Poland. Buildings from this period are located in the central districts of cities, and are well-connected and equipped with service infrastructure, but due to the small size of these flats, their low standard and poor technical condition, they are not sufficiently attractive for middle-class people and developing families. The consequence of this is the social selection of residents and the disappearance of neighborly relations. In this article, the authors present a balance sheet of the shortcomings and advantages of these buildings, and against the background of contemporary requirements for housing, resulting from the theory of sustainable development, they indicate possible directions for modernization. Detailed solutions are presented for a specific housing complex located in Rzeszów. The development of flat roofs and the introduction of functions integrating the community of residents are the significant elements of the project. Due to the fact that the functional layouts of stories, the structure of buildings, and to a large extent the spatial arrangement of residential complexes were unified in the 1950s throughout the whole country, the presented concept may serve as inspiration for similar projects undertaken in any other city in Poland.

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“…Oktay's evaluation of vernacular housing in Northern Cyprus suggests that orienting living spaces towards the south, as well as designing a narrow building plan with windows on the opposite sides for cross-ventilation, are essential passive design strategies that can be used in Northern Cyprus [37]. The primary objective of using passive and active design strategies is to create a soothing micro-climate which is cool in the summers and warm in the winters [38][39][40][41][42].…”

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The Evaluation of Single-Family Detached Housing Units in terms of Integrated Photovoltaic Shading Devices: The Case of Northern Cyprus

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2019

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In this paper, we evaluate passive and active strategies that can be used in solving the heating problems in the residential sector of Northern Cyprus. In doing so, we propose the use of photovoltaics as a shading device (PVSD). PVSD is known to produce clean energy from solar radiation and it also reduces the energy consumed for cooling. We use an empirical method to evaluate the performance of a typical family detached dwelling in Famagusta, Cyprus. The simulation result derived from the study indicates that the strategic use of PVSDs for openings oriented towards the east, west, and south can reduce its energy consumption by almost 50% in three months of the year and cut down up to 400 kWh of energy consumption through the year, thus raising the comfort level of the building by about 20%. It will also generate nearly 2800 W that can provide up to 50% of the electricity demand.

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Photovoltaic integrated shading devices (PVSDs): A review

Cited by 92 publications

References 100 publications

A Holistic Strategy for Successful Photovoltaic (PV) Implementation into Singapore’s Built Environment

A Holistic Strategy for Successful Photovoltaic (PV) Implementation into Singapore’s Built Environment

Transformation of Socialist Realistic Residential Architecture into a Contemporary Sustainable Housing Habitat—General Approach and the Case Study

The Evaluation of Single-Family Detached Housing Units in terms of Integrated Photovoltaic Shading Devices: The Case of Northern Cyprus

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