Ikedi, C U; Okoroh, M I; Dean, A and Omer, S A (2010) Impact assessment for building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV). In: Egbu, C (ed.) Proceedings of 26th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-8 September 2010, Leeds, UK.
Abstract
Several sustainable energy technologies (SET) exist at the moment as options for reducing carbon footprints in existing buildings. These include micro wind turbines, photovoltaic, combined heat and power (CHP), small hydro power generators, bio-tech units to name but a few. It is imperative that any process that imposes or reduces cost or value in the built environment, especially on refurbishment projects, requires a continuous assessment of the impact of its application. This becomes inevitably necessary in order to keep in check, factors which affect the health, safety and comfort of respective building occupants as well as the economic and architectural values of the applied buildings and the environment. This paper presents current ongoing research project on impact assessment of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) in commercial/office buildings. It discusses the methodological process for assessing impacts associated with the installation and use of BIPV technology in buildings. Preliminary results from this research include the identification of barriers' which influence post-occupancy performance of BIPV systems.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building integrated photovoltaic; impact assessment; sustainable energy technology |
| Index terms: | carbon footprint, impact assessment, sustainable energy, refurbishment project, photovoltaic, office building, option, comfort, built environment |
| Subjects: | occupational health and safety management, renewable energy, value management, decision analysis, infrastructure and transport systems, environmental impact, infrastructure engineering, energy systems, construction type |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Engineering Principles, Urban Studies, Project Management, Health and Safety, Construction Technology, Risk Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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