Performance Evaluation and Integration Strategies for Solar Façades in Diverse Climates: A State-of-the-Art Review

Jurgis Zagorskas () and Zenonas Turskis
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Jurgis Zagorskas: Department of Engineering Graphics, Faculty of Fundamental Sciences, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH), Saulėtekio al. 11, 10223 Vilnius, Lithuania
Zenonas Turskis: The Institute of Sustainable Construction, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH), Saulėtekio al. 11, 10223 Vilnius, Lithuania

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 3, 1-31

Abstract: This review article discusses the performance evaluation and integration strategies for solar façades, focusing on photovoltaic (PV) façades in diverse climatic conditions. It examines recent technology developments and methodologies for performance assessment, highlighting the potential of solar façades to enhance energy performance through on-site electricity generation. This study offers novel insights into the economic viability of façade-mounted photovoltaics, highlighting their potential in urban areas with constrained rooftop availability. Additionally, it emphasizes their distinct advantages in cold climates, such as reduced maintenance requirements and extended operational lifespans. Additionally, it addresses challenges such as technical complexity, esthetic considerations, and market awareness, emphasizing the balance between efficiency and design. Novel findings underscore the promise of advanced materials like perovskites in improving the flexibility and performance, as well as strategies to optimize BIPV integration in different climate zones. For stakeholders, this research highlights the importance of supportive policies and innovative solutions to overcome barriers, while offering researchers valuable perspectives on the advancement of solar façades toward zero-energy and zero-carbon building targets.

Keywords: building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV); solar façades; façade integration strategies; performance assessment methodologies; solar panel optimization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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