Enhancing Solar Energy Utilization in Buildings: Integrating Transparent Solar Panels and BIPV/T Systems for Optimal Energy Efficiency in Tabriz, Iran

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North Kargar St.

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One of the challenges of utilizing solar panels is the potential alteration of a building's aesthetic. Building-integrated photovoltaics/thermal (BIPV/T) systems and transparent solar panels, integrated into windows, offer viable solutions for optimal solar energy utilization. This research evaluates the feasibility of integrating these technologies within the climatic context of Tabriz, Iran, employing transient simulation.

Three distinct building configurations were compared in this study. Simulation results revealed that integrating transparent solar panels with BIPV/T systems can significantly enhance energy production and efficiency. Transparent PV panels, particularly advantageous during winter due to favorable solar angles, complement the power output of the BIPV/T system. Additionally, the BIPV/T system provides a heat source for the air-source heat pump (ASHP) during winter, improving the system's coefficient of performance (COP) and reducing energy consumption.

The final configuration demonstrated superior renewable energy generation and a substantial reduction in grid reliance, resulting in an annual CO2 emission decrease of 3757 kg through 8521 kWh of energy savings. This study highlights the potential to generate significant electrical power while preserving building aesthetics.

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Hydrogen, Fuel Cell & Energy Storage

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 28 October 2024

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