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Challenges to the Installation of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic on an Atrium in Malaysia

Authors : Muhammad Azzam Ismail, Fahanim Abdul Rashid, Tan Aik Peng

Published in: Advances in Civil Engineering Materials

Publisher: Springer Singapore

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Abstract

The Green Energy Office (GEO) building showcases the sole building-integrated photovoltaic incorporated into its atrium architecture in Malaysia. Previous studies focus on the energy performance and indoor environment of this atrium. However, architectural design issues and challenges of integrating a photovoltaic (PV) system onto this building atrium were not studied and discussed. This paper presents findings from semi-structured interviews involving relevant stakeholders and site observations. Results reveal various challenges such as aesthetic concerns, indoor environment, project costs, rainwater leakages, and compatibility of the installed inverter. This study presents a path for solutions to BIPV installation issues. It provides recommendations for improvements to form references for future installations of BIPV systems onto building atria in Malaysia and other similar contexts.

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Metadata
Title
Challenges to the Installation of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic on an Atrium in Malaysia
Authors
Muhammad Azzam Ismail
Fahanim Abdul Rashid
Tan Aik Peng
Copyright Year
2021
Publisher
Springer Singapore
Book
Advances in Civil Engineering Materials

Print ISBN: 978-981-336-559-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-336-560-5

Copyright Year: 2021

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6560-5_30

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