Photovoltaic road pavements as a strategy for low-carbon urban infrastructures

Del Serrone, Giulia; Peluso, Paolo; Moretti, Laura

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19977

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“…On the other hand, Serrone et al [98] assessed the potential of substitution of asphalt road pavements, for a cool one with integrated PV panels, to mitigate the UHI. Although, in terms of air temperature and predicted mean vote, the solutions do not present significant differences, the mean radiant temperature was 4ºC higher for integrated PV roads, which may influence thermal comfort.…”

Section: Effect Of Photovoltaic Systems On the Indoor And Outdoor Env...mentioning

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Integration of PV Systems in the Urban Environment—A Review

Rodrigues,

Palmero-Marrero,

Oliveira

2024

Preprint

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Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) consists of PV panels that are integrated into the building as part of the construction. This technology has advantages such as the production of electricity without necessary additional land area. This paper provides a literature review about the recent developments in urban building energy modelling, including tools and methods, and the effect of PV systems on building outdoor and indoor environments. It is also intended to provide a critical analysis on how PV systems affect the urban environment, both from an energy and a comfort point of view. The urban heat island development is introduced and related with the existence of PV systems. It is concluded that data acquisition is still a weakness in urban building energy modelling, especially in what concerns non-geometric data, which leads to a major source of errors. The availability of data is a challenge because frequently they are not accessible, due to privacy, high-cost or other reasons. Also, methodologies to develop precise archetypes for creating urban building energy models are lacking.

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Section: Effect Of Photovoltaic Systems On the Indoor And Outdoor Env...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Integration of PV Systems in the Urban Environment—A Review

Rodrigues,

Palmero-Marrero,

Oliveira

2024

Preprint

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“…In the realm of solar energy collection, the practice of harvesting solar energy from roads has emerged as a topic of considerable interest, receiving extensive study over the past five years. Traditional off-grid PV systems are often installed on roadside poles [13,14]; however, more and more studies are now directly integrating PV panels into the road, Energies 2024, 17, 2561 2 of 17 which not only provides electricity for road lighting but also provides basic sensors and controllers for intelligent transportation infrastructure [15,16]. Pavement PV can not only be used as renewable power suppliers but can also be integrated into distributed energy systems of smart grids, such as the wireless charging of electric vehicles [17], and provide application scenarios for next-generation PV cells using new coatings [18,19].…”

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A Comprehensive Review of Physical Models and Performance Evaluations for Pavement Photovoltaic Modules

Mao,

2024

Energies

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Pavement photovoltaic (PV) is an innovative energy-harvesting technology that seamlessly integrates into road surfaces, merging established PV power generation methods with conventional roadway infrastructure. This fusion optimally utilizes the extensive spatial assets inherent in road networks. This paper offers an exhaustive examination of the literature concerning the physical models and performance evaluation of photovoltaic pavements. This study delineates the essential three-tier structure of pavement modules and juxtaposes the advantages and drawbacks of design models across these strata, thereby facilitating the development of more suitable solutions for varying application scenarios. The importance of accommodating fluctuations in shadows and countering the heat island effect (HIE) is emphasized. Nevertheless, the technology remains in its nascent research phase, characterized by challenges associated with limited long-term durability and efficacy. Building upon these findings, this study addresses the challenges confronting pavement PV from three perspectives and outlines future prospects and recommendations for its progression.

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“…SLP coatings represent a specialized category of luminescent road surfacing that are typically achieved through the application of phosphorescent materials on existing road surfaces to create luminous functional layers (Del Serrone et al, 2023;Pan et al, 2023). These coatings have been recognized for their utility in a range of applications, including road marking, architectural embellishment, landscape enhancement, and the erection of cautionary signages (Walther et al, 2019;Li et al, 2021;Okimura et al, 2023;Pan et al, 2023).…”

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Synthesis and characterization of polyurethane-based self-luminous pavement coatings: a performance evaluation study

Lu,

Liu,

et al. 2024

Front. Mater.

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Improving the nighttime vision of drivers is essential, given the growing advancements in urban transportation. In this study, polyurethane-based self-luminous pavement coatings (PSCs) were prepared by doping luminous powders (LPs) into the polyurethane materials. The superior optical properties and chemical stabilities of these coatings were ensured by synthesizing the polyurethane-based material. Then, the PSCs were evaluated for their comprehensive performances, such as luminescence, aging resistance, and abrasion resistance, using various characterization methods, including fluorescence spectral analysis, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and mechanical property testing. The results show that the 50-mesh LP has the optimal overall performance, with an initial luminescence that exceeds those of the 100 and 400 meshes. The initial brightness of the PSC is mainly influenced by the LP and increases with dosage. The lattice structure and luminescent properties of the luminescent material did not change after coating preparation. The peak excitation wavelength of 420 nm implies that the coating has the best excitation effect under UV light. The primer-marking coating effectively improves the abrasion resistance of the PSC, and the mass loss of the PSC with a coating thickness of 0.4 kg/m2 is 52.9% of that without the primer-marking coating, with the optimal coating thickness being 0.6 kg/m2. This research provides an innovative solution to improve nighttime roadway lighting, which provides useful support for the sustainable development of urban transportation infrastructures and construction of intelligent transportation systems.

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Photovoltaic road pavements as a strategy for low-carbon urban infrastructures

Cited by 5 publications

References 52 publications

Integration of PV Systems in the Urban Environment—A Review

Integration of PV Systems in the Urban Environment—A Review

A Comprehensive Review of Physical Models and Performance Evaluations for Pavement Photovoltaic Modules

Synthesis and characterization of polyurethane-based self-luminous pavement coatings: a performance evaluation study

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