Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) in Trentino Alto Adige

verfasst von: Dr. Laura Maturi, Dr. Jennifer Adami

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buchreihe : Green Energy and Technology

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This book describes exemplary selected projects carried out in the Trentino-Alto Adige region (Italy) exploring numerous building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) systems (i.e. modules, construction system, energy systems). It presents 18 case studies analyzing three aspects of PV integration: aesthetic, energy and technology, with information on decision-making, design process and lessons learnt given for each, along with several pictures, including of general system and architectural details. Based on interviews with architects and engineers, experts from façade/glass manufacturers, energy consultants, BIPV experts, PV installers, electricians, private and public building owners and real estate companies, the book provides a source of inspiration and technical knowledge for architects and engineers towards an increased use of PV in architecture.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Frontmatter

Chapter 1. Context and BIPV Concept

Abstract

The building sector accounts for over 40% of the European total primary energy use and 24% of greenhouse gas emissions (OECD/IEA and AFD, Promoting energy efficiency investments, 2008, [1], IEA, Task 40—towards net zero energy solar buildings, 2009, [2]). A combination of making buildings more energy efficient and using a larger fraction of renewable energy is, therefore, a key issue to reduce the non-renewable energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. It is an important objective of energy policy and strategy in Europe and Italy. In this context, the photovoltaic sector has seen a great development in the past few years, also thanks to incentive schemes. The PV technology can play a key role in terms of building self-production of electric energy, with a high ‘integration’ potential into the building envelope. A Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) element, by definition, becomes part of the building structure as it is integrated into the envelope, even used in substitution of traditional building components. In this chapter, we define our BIPV concept.

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Chapter 2. BIPV Architectural Systems

Abstract

PV modules can be integrated into different parts of the building envelope, creating specific architectural systems. In this chapter different categories of BIPV systems are explored, including roof, façade and external devices. These categories require different technological ways of using PV in the envelope, which lead to different choices of the PV components and materials.

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Chapter 3. Case Studies

Abstract

This chapter shows a collection of ‘ordinary BIPV high-quality examples’ realized in the ‘Trentino Alto Adige’ region. The best and most representative case studies were selected out of more than 40 collected buildings. They include several kinds of integration typologies representing both private and public sector, giving an overview of different approaches to the BIPV matter, especially regarding the decision-making related to economic issues. A detailed description of each case study is provided in order to evaluate the BIPV projects from different points of view, starting from the design process phases.

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Chapter 4. Conclusion

Abstract

The call of case studies lead to the collection of more than 40 examples, a number which already shows how the vision of ‘PV as building material’ is slowly becoming a reality. Looking at the economic matter, it is shown that the BIPV systems capital cost lays in an acceptable range. BIPV resulted to be an absolutely viable solution from this point of view. Past and current incentive schemes has played a major role in boosting the use of PV in architecture, from an economic perspective as well as from the integration (technology, aesthetic and energy) point of view. BIPV is irrevocably set to play an essential role in the years to come, also thanks to the EU policy, and will have the opportunity to improve in all the aspects of its soul.

Laura Maturi, Jennifer Adami

Titel: Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) in Trentino Alto Adige
verfasst von: Dr. Laura Maturi
Dr. Jennifer Adami
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-74116-1
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-74115-4
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74116-1