Predicting energy generation from residential building attached Photovoltaic Cells in a tropical area using 3D modeling analysis

摘要

Energy generation by photovoltaic (PV) installations on residential building envelopes in tropical area was evaluated by using a new practical method employing 3D analysis. Calculations of monthly global radiation were used to investigate solar potential in the study case area. In order to simulate optimal locations of PV panel installation, BIM Revit software was used to quantify the incident solar radiation and for color rendering of different levels experienced in different areas of the building envelope due to Sun path and the influence of the local environment. The amount of energy generated by hypothetical PV panels was compared to actual residential sector energy consumption which became a baseline for evaluating the prospective implementation of PV in a tropical area.