LCA and Scenario Analysis of Building Carbon Emission Reduction: The Influencing Factors of the Carbon Emission of a Photovoltaic Curtain Wall

Wenhan Fan, Jiaqi Zhang (), Jianliang Zhou, Chao Li, Jinxin Hu, Feixiang Hu and Zhibo Nie
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Wenhan Fan: School of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Jiaqi Zhang: School of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Jianliang Zhou: School of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Chao Li: School of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Jinxin Hu: School of Civil Engineering and Communication, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou 450045, China
Feixiang Hu: School of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Zhibo Nie: China Construction Second Engineering Bureau Ltd., Beijing 100160, China

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 11, 1-21

Abstract: The problem of global warming has become a major global concern, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions is crucial to mitigate its effects. Photovoltaic power generation is clean, low-carbon energy. Photovoltaic products can convert solar energy into electricity, reducing CO 2 emissions to an extent. This paper introduces the life cycle evaluation theory to assess the carbon emissions of photovoltaic curtain walls. PVsyst software allows for the simulation and calculation of power generation under different influencing factors, which provides valuable information about the carbon reduction potential of photovoltaic curtain walls. The evaluation of carbon emissions and their influencing factors using grey correlation analysis further enhances the understanding of the benefits and limitations of photovoltaic curtain walls. According to the results of grey correlation analysis, this paper concludes that the degree of various influencing factors on carbon emission of a photovoltaic curtain wall under different scenarios in descending order is as follows: orientation, location, inclination, shadow occlusion, and seasonal changes. The research findings of this paper provide a theoretical reference for the future development and application of photovoltaic curtain walls. By demonstrating the carbon reduction potential of this technology, this study contributes to promoting the adoption of photovoltaic curtain walls as a sustainable solution to mitigate the effects of global warming.

Keywords: BIPV; carbon emissions; influencing factors; grey relational analysis (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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