State-of-the-Art Review on the Energy Performance of Semi-Transparent Building Integrated Photovoltaic across a Range of Different Climatic and Environmental Conditions

Reza Khalifeeh, Hameed Alrashidi, Nazmi Sellami, Tapas Mallick and Walid Issa
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Reza Khalifeeh: Department of Engineering & Mathematics, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S1 1WB, UK
Hameed Alrashidi: Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, Mubarak Al-Kabeer St., Kuwait City, P.O. Box 2921, Safat 13030, Kuwait
Nazmi Sellami: School of Engineering, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen AB10 7JG, UK
Tapas Mallick: Environment and Sustainability Institute, University of Exeter Penryn Campus, Penryn TR10 9FE, UK
Walid Issa: Department of Engineering & Mathematics, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S1 1WB, UK

Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 12, 1-19

Abstract: Semi-transparent Building Integrated Photovoltaics provide a fresh approach to the renewable energy sector, combining the potential of energy generation with aesthetically pleasing, multi-functional building components. Employing a range of technologies, they can be integrated into the envelope of the building in different ways, for instance, as a key element of the roofing or façade in urban areas. Energy performance, measured by their ability to produce electrical power, at the same time as delivering thermal and optical efficiencies, is not only impacted by the system properties, but also by a variety of climatic and environmental factors. The analytical framework laid out in this paper can be employed to critically analyse the most efficient solution for a specific location; however, it is not always possible to mitigate energy losses, using commercially available materials. For this reason, a brief overview of new concept devices is provided, outlining the way in which they mitigate energy losses and providing innovative solutions for a sustainable energy future.

Keywords: BIPV; energy performance; semi-transparent solar cells; OPV; power; thermal; optical performance; soiling; shading; retrofitting (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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