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PV Mobi : PV modules optimised for building integration
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ECN
Energy in the Built Environment
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1-5-2001
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ECN-RX--01-032
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Conference Paper
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13
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Presented at: 9th International Conference on Solar Energy in High Latitudes. Northsun 2001, Leiden, The Netherlands, 6-8 mei 2001.
Abstract:
Semi-transparent PV-modules can be seen as multi purpose, synergeticbuilding elements: apart from being electricity generators they fully
need to meet the complex of demands to function as light- admitting
façade, window, roof or shading elements. For the admittance of sunlight
an adequate balance between passive solar gains (heating and lighting)
and overheating in summer or heat losses in winter must be found in
order to reach useful applications. At the same time electricity output
of the PV modules should be maximised. To optimize the design for this
type of PV modules the impact of module design parameters on PV-power
generation and building physical aspects has been evaluated. For different
types of application (atrium, awning and façade) energy related aspects
(lighting, heating and cooling demand, power generation) have been simulated.
It appeared that building specific design parameters influence the most
suited PV module layout largely. Therefore for each project an optimisation
of the best PV-module design is still desired. Computerprograms like
TRNSYS, WINDOW and Adline are tools which can succesfully be used for
this purpose. 8 refs.
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