Analysis of Photovoltaic Applications in Zero Energy Building Cases of IEA SHC/EBC Task 40/Annex 52

Jin-Hee Kim, Ha-Ryeon Kim and Jun-Tae Kim
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Jin-Hee Kim: Green Energy Technology Research Center, Kongju National University, 275 Budae-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam 331-717, Korea
Ha-Ryeon Kim: Department of Energy Systems Engineering, Kongju National University, 275 Budae-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam 331-717, Korea
Jun-Tae Kim: Department of Architectural Engineering, Kongju National University, 275 Budae-dong, Cheonan, Chungnam 331-717, Korea

Sustainability, 2015, vol. 7, issue 7, 1-19

Abstract: A Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) considerably reduces the building energy load through high efficiency equipment and passive elements such as building orientation, high insulation, natural daylighting, and ventilation in order to achieve zero energy balance with on-site energy production from renewable energy systems applied to the building. For a Zero Energy Building (ZEB), the heating energy demand can be significantly reduced with high insulation and air tightness, while the cooling energy demand can be curtailed by applying shading device, cross ventilation, etc. As such, the electrical energy demand for a ZEB is relatively higher than its heat energy demand. Therefore, the application of a Renewable Energy System (RES) to produce electricity is necessary for a ZEB. In particular, Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) systems that generate electricity can play an important role for achieving zero energy balance in buildings; BIPVs are multi-functional and there are many ways to apply them into buildings. This study comprehensively analyzes photovoltaic (PV) applications in ZEB cases through the International Energy Agency Solar Heating and Cooling Programme (IEA SHC)/Energy in Buildings and Communities Programme (EBC) Task 40/Annex 52 activities, which include PV installation methods, PV cell type, and electricity generation. The most widely applied RES is the PV system, corresponding to 29 out of a total of 30 cases. Among the roof type PV systems, 71% were non-integrated. In addition, 14 of the 27 cases in which PV systems were applied, satisfied over 100% of the electricity energy demand from the PV system and were found to generate surplus electrical power.

Keywords: zero energy building; renewable energy system; photovoltaic; IEA SHC/EBC Task 40/Annex 52; case study (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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