Review of Façade Photovoltaic Solutions for Less Energy-Hungry Buildings

Giulio Mangherini, Valentina Diolaiti (), Paolo Bernardoni, Alfredo Andreoli and Donato Vincenzi ()
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Giulio Mangherini: Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, University of Ferrara, v. G. Saragat 1, 44122 Ferrara, Italy
Valentina Diolaiti: Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, University of Ferrara, v. G. Saragat 1, 44122 Ferrara, Italy
Paolo Bernardoni: Department of Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural Sciences, University of Ferrara, v. L. Borsari 46, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
Alfredo Andreoli: Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, University of Ferrara, v. G. Saragat 1, 44122 Ferrara, Italy
Donato Vincenzi: Department of Physics and Earth Sciences, University of Ferrara, v. G. Saragat 1, 44122 Ferrara, Italy

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 19, 1-35

Abstract: Building-integrated photovoltaic technologies have considerable potential for the generation of onsite renewable energy. Despite this, their market penetration is in a relatively embryonic phase with respect to grounded or building-attached solutions, and they have limited commercial application. Their integration into building façades may represent a key asset in meeting the net-zero emissions by 2050 scenario, in particular for high-rise buildings in which the roof-to-façade ratio is unfavorable for the fulfillment of the energy load using only roof photovoltaic technology. Moreover, different façade orientations extend the production time throughout the day, flattening the power generation curve. Because of the present interest in BIPV systems, several researchers have conducted high-quality reviews focused on specific designs. In this work, various photovoltaic technologies and methods used to manufacture façade BIPV devices are reviewed with the aim of presenting researchers with the recent technological advancements and providing an overview of photovoltaic systems designed for different purposes and their applications rather than a detailed analysis of a specific technology. Lastly, future prospects and the limitations of building-integrated photovoltaic devices are presented.

Keywords: BIPV; solar façades; CdTe; CIGS; DSSC; perovskite; semi-transparent photovoltaics; energy efficiency; glazing; zero-energy buildings (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: 2023
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