This paper reviews the main energy-related features of building-integrated photovoltaic
(BIPV) modules and systems, to serve as a reference for researchers, architects, BIPV …

Despite the technical maturity and substantial potential cost reduction of BIPV technologies,
there are still challenges to overcome for the expansion of BIPV applications and their wider …

Energy conservation in building arena is essential issue for achieving sustainable
environment. However, buildings experienced significant amount of heat gain or loss …

Integration of photovoltaic (PV) technologies with building envelopes started in the early
1990 to meet the building energy demand and shave the peak electrical load. The PV …

Abstract Design optimisation problems of window size and façade orientation in buildings
have been investigated many times, with regard to energy and comfort criteria. To indicate …

Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology provides an aesthetical, economic, and
technical solution for electricity self-sufficiency in buildings. As one of the most promising …

This paper presents the annual overall energy performance and energy-saving potential of a
ventilated photovoltaic double-skin facade (PV-DSF) in a cool-summer Mediterranean …

Building fenestrations are the key components maintaining the connection between building
exterior and interior. However, they are also the weakest allowing heat loss, gain and light …

Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) windows provide the benefits of generating
electricity, reducing building cooling and heating energy consumption, and efficiently …

This study evaluates the effects of electrical and optical parameters of building integrated
photovoltaic (BIPV) windows with a semi-transparent solar cell on the overall energy …