Open AccessBIPV/T for Arctic Residential Applications
Author(s) -
Dominic Baril,
Andreas Athienitis,
Hua Ge
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of physics. conference series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1742-6596
pISSN - 1742-6588
DOI - 10.1088/1742-6596/2069/1/012227
Subject(s) - building integrated photovoltaics , photovoltaic system , defrosting , environmental science , electricity , automotive engineering , energy consumption , arctic , solar energy , meteorology , computer science , architectural engineering , simulation , mechanical engineering , air conditioning , engineering , electrical engineering , physics , ecology , biology
This study aims to investigate the performance of an open loop air-based building integrated photovoltaic/thermal collector (BIPV/T) to preheat Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) supply air and to generate electrical energy. ERVs have proven successful in cold climates, but in the extreme cold of the arctic frequent frosting and defrosting cycles reduce their effectiveness and increase energy consumption. Thus, by integrating with BIPV/T, this problem can be reduced while also generating solar electricity. A finite difference model of the BIPV/T system integrated in a typical potential application was simulated in MATLAB using local weather data and fresh air requirements to obtain system outputs. BIPV/T parameters such as tilt angle, cavity width and height were varied, keeping in mind nominal lumber sizes and ease of construction for improved implementation for Arctic residential applications.