Performance evaluation of CdTe BIPV roof and façades in tropical weather conditions
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › Not applicable › peer-review
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| Original language | English |
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| Journal / Publication | Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects |
| Early online date | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 8 Apr 2019 |
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Abstract
This study investigates the performance of thin-film cadmium telluride (CdTe) building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) arrays (façade and roof) under tropical weather conditions in Malaysia. This investigation observed the variation in performance ratio (PR) for each façade oriented in different directions and the roof. Average annual PR for 7 kW flat roof, 2.3 kW façade in east and west, and 5.5 kW façade in north are 76.26%, 71%, 70.53%, and 66.42%, respectively, and corresponding energy losses are −23.6%, −28.8%, −29.4%, and −33.6%. It is identified that a façade oriented in north direction performs lower when compared to other façades and the roof.
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- Solar energy, building integrated photovoltaics, BIPV façade, CdTe PV module, performance ratio
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Performance evaluation of CdTe BIPV roof and façades in tropical weather conditions. / Kumar, Nallapaneni Manoj; Sudhakar, K.; Samykano, M.
In: Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects, 08.04.2019.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › Not applicable › peer-review
