Open AccessConcise overview of BIPV systems and its future scope
Author(s) -
Menaka Ravi Cibi,
S. Manikandan
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/1130/1/012033
Subject(s) - building integrated photovoltaics , architectural engineering , scope (computer science) , photovoltaics , electricity , daylight , payback period , photovoltaic system , daylighting , zero energy building , solar energy , computer science , environmental economics , production (economics) , engineering , economics , electrical engineering , physics , programming language , optics , macroeconomics
Buildings are considered as a major consumer of electricity. It is said because 40% of the total energy produced is utilized by the buildings. Harnessing the solar energy by means of photovoltaics is seen as sensible option to meet out the buildings demand entirely or partially. Recent trends has seen BIPV systems as a viable option that not only enhances the aesthetics of the building but at the same time meets out the buildings energy demand. Apart from the aesthetics and electricity production, BIPV, which acts as an integral component of the buildings, reduces solar heat gain at the same time allowing daylight to enter into the building. This paper discusses the different cell technologies used in solar BIPV systems, different types of PV modules used for building integration, orientation and tilt angle optimization of panels, performance analysis with different case studies, cooling methods adopted in this technology and the main barriers that slows down the development of this system. Payback periods is also studied and discussed in this paper.