Assessing the performance of façade-integrated transparent photovoltaic panels for daylight and energy generation in high rise buildings of hot & dry climate

Abstract Indian cities are witnessing a boom in the growth of high-rise buildings to accommodate ever-intensifying population. The modern trend applying glass on façades tall holds threat due climates. Though it allows daylight, reduces artificial lighting, and provides good view, heat gained through increases building’s energy consumption. Therefore, an innovative, advanced strategy is required that replaces with alternatives which can potentially minimize demands either by controlling gain or producing electricity itself, match demand. Transparent photovoltaic facades ideally solve this purpose, as daylight multi-functional nature. It produces fulfils several other tasks solar protection glare protection. But, presence cells may cause undesirable shading low illuminance levels; hence, important comprehensively assess performance also calculate its performance. aim current research paper determine effectiveness integrating transparent panels over window/glass daytime-occupied Hot & dry climate form configurations achieve considerable amount on-site, without affecting quantity daylight. In study, amorphous silicon (a-Si) PV window, 26.7% visibility, was evaluated simulation using Rhino+Honeybee software different building sizes aspect ratios. results showed there gradual decline intensity increase length got increased floor height. high ratio had highest EPI 228kwh/m2/year. Further, least achieved better findings valuable for designers decision-makers foresee behaviour pattern BIPV generation, while affirming comfortable luminous environment.