Open AccessBIPV Potentials in Overcoming Energy Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author(s) -
Ayobami Olajube,
Simeon Matthew,
Elizabeth Amuta,
A. Aligbe,
A. Uyi,
A. U. Adoghe
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/1107/1/012182
Subject(s) - building integrated photovoltaics , architectural engineering , roof , photovoltaic system , electricity , solar energy , electricity generation , space (punctuation) , photovoltaic mounting system , solar power , civil engineering , computer science , environmental economics , power (physics) , engineering , electrical engineering , economics , physics , quantum mechanics , maximum power point tracking , inverter , voltage , operating system
The incorporation of the solar panels to the building roof envelopes, also referred to as the building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV), is gradually gaining recognition in the energy-efficient systems. Apart from providing aesthetics, it is also a cost-effective, innovative, space-conservative, and pollution-free power generating technology from buildings. This technology is very economical because it helps to save the space required for PV panels that could be used for other infrastructural projects. an enormous power can be generated from buildings and added to the energy mix to help meet the increasing power demand. The BIPV potential for facades, rooftops, and windows is assessed in this article for Sub-Saharan African countries by evaluating the various methodologies that have been used globally, state of the art, and the relevant research areas for the future clean electricity harvesting schemes in buildings.