Comparative performance assessment of four BIPV roof solutions in the Netherlands

A significant amount of global energy consumption takes place in the built environment, with as collateral effect CO2-related climate change. One of the strategies to realize a significant CO2 reduction is by integrating photovoltaic modules in the building envelope (BIPV). Disadvantages of BIPV include a possibly lower energy output and a possibly decreased life span due to the lack of optimal cooling of the PV modules. Currently, cooling of PV modules is usually realized by passive back-string ventilation, which is under strain when integration PV modules in the building envelope. In this st... Mehr ...