Solar power plants have a number of advantages: saving fuel and energy resources; low operating costs; simplicity of design and reliability in work; minimal maintenance; durability; complete safety.
This special issue covers the latest research outcomes on Solar Energy
Mitrex solar systems can be integrated within a building envelope in order to generate power while simultaneously enhancing the spatial, aesthetic, and functional qualities of a project...
Smart grids allow for a two-way flow of electricity, enabling buildings to not only consume but also potentially generate and feed power back into the grid. Picture a high-rise building with solar panels on the roof – the
A major increase in the number of solar energy components mounted on buildings or integrated into the structure of a building will help the EU achieve its goal of carbon dioxide (CO2) neutrality for the building stock by 2050. The ''Resource and cost-effective integration of renewables in existing high-rise buildings'' (COST-EFFECTIVE) project
Despite all the policies and pledges toward Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) in place, reaching net-zero energy performance in buildings remains a demanding and elusive goal [12].Among potential on-site renewable/carbon-free energy sources, solar energy is the most favoured and commonly used renewable energy source for NZEBs [13, 14].A limited area for
Energy consumption in buildings has been steadily increasing and contributing up to 40% of the total energy use in developed countries [1] developing countries, the share of building energy consumption is smaller, but given population growth, urbanization, and rising demands for building services and comfort, the sharp rise of building energy use is probably
In spite of the physical limitations present, solar power can be an attractive option for high-rise buildings. Direct use of solar power works even with limited space, and a corporate...
Analyzing case studies illustrate that applying solar passive strategies in high-rise buildings have a meaningful effect on reducing the total annual cooling and heating energy demand. These strategies can be applied and adapted to high-rise buildings by using direct
As urban areas become more populated and densified, it becomes more important to have low-energy high-rise buildings with minimal GHG emissions. On this account, this study evaluates the feasibility of achieving net-zero energy performance by employing solar energy in high-rise buildings in North America.
As urban areas become more populated and densified, it becomes more
These strategies can be applied and adapted to high-rise buildings by using direct solar gain, indirect solar gain, isolated solar gain, thermal storage mass and passive cooling systems. On the other hand, considering active solar technologies can also add extra potential by providing part of the building necessary energy demands. Although this
This paper presents summary information from a noncritical literature review on daylighting and solar energy in high rise buildings. This paper summarizes the benefits and defects of daylighting
The purpose of the paper is to evaluate the shadow impact factor of buildings on building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system efficiency and to determine optimal building configurations:...
To optimize the integration of solar thermal devices in high-rise buildings, it is important to take into account a set of design parameters, including parameters of surface shape and...
Solar power plants have a number of advantages: saving fuel and energy resources; low
In spite of the physical limitations present, solar power can be an attractive
To optimize the integration of solar thermal devices in high-rise buildings, it is important to take into account a set of design parameters, including parameters of surface shape and...
Analyzing case studies illustrate that applying solar passive strategies in high-rise buildings have a meaningful effect on reducing the total annual cooling and heating energy demand. These strategies can be applied and adapted to high-rise buildings by using direct solar gain, indirect solar gain, isolated solar gain, thermal storage mass and
The purpose of the paper is to evaluate the shadow impact factor of buildings on building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system efficiency and to determine optimal building configurations:...
Mitrex solar systems can be integrated within a building envelope in order to generate power while simultaneously enhancing the spatial, aesthetic, and functional qualities of a project...
This special issue covers the latest research outcomes on Solar Energy Integration in Buildings, including building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV), hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (BIPV/T), Solar-based sustainable building design, distributed energy and storage systems.
In order to evaluate high-rise buildings in terms of solar energy use, the author analyzes the case studies from both passive solar strategies and active solar technologies'' aspects. In the first phase; direct solar gain, indirect solar gain,
These strategies can be applied and adapted to high-rise buildings by using direct solar gain, indirect solar gain, isolated solar gain, thermal storage mass and passive cooling systems. On the other hand, considering active solar technologies can also add extra potential by providing part of the building necessary energy demands.
Finally, high-rise buildings have great potential to gain solar radiations because of their vast facades. Analyzing case studies illustrate that applying solar passive strategies in high-rise buildings have a meaningful effect on reducing the total annual cooling and heating energy demand.
When considering solar power for a high-rise building, managers often find that the return on investment is attractive in spite of the space limitations. Tall buildings tend to have very high air conditioning expenses during summer, since they have an ample wall area that is constantly reached by sunlight.
For instance, to meet the building heating demand, three paths are available: 1. direct use of solar heat generated through a thermal collector, 2. conversion of solar electricity to heat in an electric-resistance heater, and 3. running a heat pump using the solar electricity. The same three paths are available for Domestic Hot Water (DHW). Fig. 2.
Although high-rise buildings have a small rooftop area compared with total indoor area, a solar photovoltaic system can still achieve an excellent financial performance. The electricity generation will be small compared with the total building consumption, but also keep in mind that the installation is affordable due to its small size.
In the case of high-rise buildings, one of the main limitations for owning a photovoltaic array is the limited rooftop space. However, the payback period and return on investment are attractive.
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