Performance Assessment of a Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal System in a Mediterranean Climate—An Experimental Analysis Approach

Karol Bot, Laura Aelenei, Hélder Gonçalves, Maria da Glória Gomes and Carlos Santos Silva
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Karol Bot: Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia (LNEG), 1649-038 Lisbon, Portugal
Laura Aelenei: Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia (LNEG), 1649-038 Lisbon, Portugal
Hélder Gonçalves: Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia (LNEG), 1649-038 Lisbon, Portugal
Maria da Glória Gomes: CERIS, Department of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Georesources (DECivil), Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal
Carlos Santos Silva: IN+, Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research /LARSyS, Department of Mechanical Engineering (DEM), Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal

Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 8, 1-30

Abstract: The experimental investigation of building-integrated photovoltaic thermal (BIPVT) solar systems is essential to characterise the operation of these elements under real conditions of use according to the climate and building type they pertain. BIPVT systems can increase and ensure energy performance and readiness without jeopardising the occupant comfort if correctly operated. The present work presents a case study’s experimental analysis composed of a BIPVT system for heat recovery located in a controlled test room. This work contribution focuses on the presentation of the obtained measured value results that correspond to the BIPVT main boundary conditions (weather and room characteristics) and the thermal behaviour and performance of the BIPVT system, located in the Solar XXI Building, a nZEB exposed to the mild Mediterranean climate conditions of Portugal.

Keywords: BIPVT; photovoltaics; façade element; experimental analysis; system efficiency (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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