Qadourah, J A (2024) Evaluating solar-active shading solutions: a study of energy performance in Mediterranean residential architecture. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 20(5), pp. 1222-1237. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
The depletion of conventional fossil fuel supplies and the growing global population necessitate a significant reduction in energy use and harmful emissions. High sun radiation in the Mediterranean region increases summer overheating, and results in increasing energy expenditures and building emissions. But, this also presents an opportunity for solar energy systems, as building designers see photovoltaic integrated shading devices (PVSD) as an innovative and environmentally friendly solution for multi-story cities with limited rooftop space. Integrating a photovoltaic (PV) system into a building's exterior is a challenging process that, if not done correctly, might lead to the PV system failing. Consequently, it's crucial to assess alternative design options' energy performance from the initial planning stages. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine and evaluate the potential effects of different PVSDs on the energy efficiency of apartment complexes in the Mediterranean area. In order to accomplish the study's goal, computer simulations were conducted to evaluate and compare the energy consumption of various configurations of PVSDs. Additionally, a comprehensive energy index was established by considering several energy factors, including the energy demand of the building and the energy generation of the photovoltaic system. Based on the results obtained, it has been determined that the PVSD system is capable of satisfying a range of 25.1% to 35.6% of the electricity demands of the apartment complex. This study makes a significant contribution to the field of sustainable innovation, highlighting its potential to address the urgent need for emission reduction and energy conservation.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | energy performance; Mediterranean climate; photovoltaic integrated shading device; simulation; solar energy; solar shading solutions; sustainable architecture; Mediterranean region |
| Index terms: | sun, electricity demand, energy demand, depletion, option, energy conservation, energy performance, energy-expenditure, photovoltaic, computer simulation, energy use, energy efficiency, designer, shading, energy consumption, population, environmentally friendly, sustainable architecture, solar energy, overheating, configuration, fossil fuel, summer |
| Subjects: | climate science, systems engineering, modelling and simulation, thermal systems, environmental resource management, energy systems, design process, decision analysis, sustainability and energy, building design, sustainable design, profession, demography |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Engineering Principles, Risk Management, Digital Applications, Roles and Professions, Design Practice, Urban Studies |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCA |
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