Computational and Experimental Studies Towards the Optimal Integration of211 Photovoltaics in Buildings

摘要

Photovoltaic power plants today, although technically well matured, are not211u001eeconomically competitive in large-scale power generation. On the other hand, in 211u001ethe built environment, the PV-systems produce electricity directly to the end-211u001eusers, and may additionally perform a function as building components. 211u001eConsequently, the criteria for cost-effective Building Integrated PV (BIPV) 211u001einvestments are somewhat different from those of conventional power plants, and 211u001ecertain commercially viable applications have emerged. On economic grounds, the 211u001emost attractive near-term BIPV market segment is likely to be amorphous silicon 211u001e(a-Si) PV-facades for selected buildings in the service sector, where BIPV can 211u001eeffectively replace high-end facade claddings. The objective of this study is to 211u001ereduce the cost of BIPV by establishing guidelines on the system level for the 211u001eoptimal integration of photovoltaics in buildings.