Abstract
The utilization of the thermal and electrical energy from photovoltaic (PV) systems is seen as one method of making building integrated PV technology cost effective. Major European research programmes are currently investigating how best to integrate this technology within a building`s construction and so effectively utilise both energy modes. In theory, the energy from PV hybrid components can be used most effectively when applied at high latitude sites for the following reasons. (i) The sun`s lower altitude allows larger areas of a vertical structure to be irradiated. (ii) The extended length of the heating season allows for the `low grade` thermal energy to be used for space heating applications. (iii) The electrical efficiency is maximised, since the PV modules are operating at lower ambient temperatures. This presentation reports on the PV thermal and electrical prediction capabilities as recently installed within the ESP-r system; the application of this simulation tool in evaluating PV hybrid facade performance; and comparisons of predicted performance with results from outdoor tests within the UK. It concludes with an evaluation of the thermal and electrical performance of PV hybrid systems when operating under climatic conditions ranging from the Mediterranean to Scandinavia. (orig.)
Clarke, J A;
Johnstone, C M;
Strachan, P A
[1]
- Energy Systems Research Unit, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow (United Kingdom)
Citation Formats
Clarke, J A, Johnstone, C M, and Strachan, P A.
Thermal and electrical performance evaluation of PV hybrid facades at high latitudes.
Finland: N. p.,
1997.
Web.
Clarke, J A, Johnstone, C M, & Strachan, P A.
Thermal and electrical performance evaluation of PV hybrid facades at high latitudes.
Finland.
Clarke, J A, Johnstone, C M, and Strachan, P A.
1997.
"Thermal and electrical performance evaluation of PV hybrid facades at high latitudes."
Finland.
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abstractNote = {The utilization of the thermal and electrical energy from photovoltaic (PV) systems is seen as one method of making building integrated PV technology cost effective. Major European research programmes are currently investigating how best to integrate this technology within a building`s construction and so effectively utilise both energy modes. In theory, the energy from PV hybrid components can be used most effectively when applied at high latitude sites for the following reasons. (i) The sun`s lower altitude allows larger areas of a vertical structure to be irradiated. (ii) The extended length of the heating season allows for the `low grade` thermal energy to be used for space heating applications. (iii) The electrical efficiency is maximised, since the PV modules are operating at lower ambient temperatures. This presentation reports on the PV thermal and electrical prediction capabilities as recently installed within the ESP-r system; the application of this simulation tool in evaluating PV hybrid facade performance; and comparisons of predicted performance with results from outdoor tests within the UK. It concludes with an evaluation of the thermal and electrical performance of PV hybrid systems when operating under climatic conditions ranging from the Mediterranean to Scandinavia. (orig.)}
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title = {Thermal and electrical performance evaluation of PV hybrid facades at high latitudes}
author = {Clarke, J A, Johnstone, C M, and Strachan, P A}
abstractNote = {The utilization of the thermal and electrical energy from photovoltaic (PV) systems is seen as one method of making building integrated PV technology cost effective. Major European research programmes are currently investigating how best to integrate this technology within a building`s construction and so effectively utilise both energy modes. In theory, the energy from PV hybrid components can be used most effectively when applied at high latitude sites for the following reasons. (i) The sun`s lower altitude allows larger areas of a vertical structure to be irradiated. (ii) The extended length of the heating season allows for the `low grade` thermal energy to be used for space heating applications. (iii) The electrical efficiency is maximised, since the PV modules are operating at lower ambient temperatures. This presentation reports on the PV thermal and electrical prediction capabilities as recently installed within the ESP-r system; the application of this simulation tool in evaluating PV hybrid facade performance; and comparisons of predicted performance with results from outdoor tests within the UK. It concludes with an evaluation of the thermal and electrical performance of PV hybrid systems when operating under climatic conditions ranging from the Mediterranean to Scandinavia. (orig.)}
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