Cladding strategies for building-integrated photovoltaics

Jones, A. D. and Underwood, Chris (2002) Cladding strategies for building-integrated photovoltaics. In: Proceedings of the Tyndall/CIB International Conference on Climate Change and the Built Environment, 8-9 April 2002, UMIST, Manchester.

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1191/0143624402bt047oa

Abstract

Photovoltaic cladding on the surfaces of commercial buildings has the potential for considerable reductions in carbon emissions due to embedded renewable power generation displacing conventional power utilization. In this paper, a model is described for the optimization of photovoltaic cladding densities on commercial building surfaces. The model uses a modified form of the ‘fill factor’ method for photovoltaic power supply coupled to new regression-based procedures for power demand estimation. An optimization is included based on a defined ‘mean index of satisfaction’ for matched power supply and demand (i.e., zero power exportation to the grid). The mean index of satisfaction directly translates to the reduction in carbon emission that might be expected over conventional power use. On clear days throughout the year, reductions of conventional power use of at least 60% can be achieved with an optimum cladding pattern targeted to lighting and small power load demands.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects: F800 Physical and Terrestrial Geographical and Environmental Sciences
K200 Building
Department: Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Geography and Environmental Sciences
Depositing User: EPrint Services
Date Deposited: 07 Jan 2011 13:22
Last Modified: 17 Dec 2023 11:32
URI: https://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/1155

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