Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) modules are a new type of photovoltaic (PV) that widely used in distributed PV stations on the roof buildings for power generation. Due to high installation location, BIPV suffer from lightning hazard greatly. In order evaluate risk stroke and consequent damage modules, studies attachment characteristics energy withstand capability conducted, respectively...

Through the H2020 BE-SMART project, we work on validation and industrialization of new materials (and processes) for manufacturing next-generation cost-efficient, reliable highly aesthetic/performing BIPV. On this basis, aim at introducing novel multifunctional transformative BIPV elements, in concept/form Energy Positive Glazing (EPoG). The project's developments so far indicate high potential...

This paper introduces a Model Predictive Control (MPC) strategy for the optimal energy management of district whose buildings are equipped with vertically placed Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The BIPV able to cover larger areas buildings’ surfaces, as compared conventional rooftop PV systems, reach their peak production during winter ...

Abstract Building energy use contributes up to 40% of total global and increases by 8-10% every five years, encouraging the development technology-based renewable sources. Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) is a potentially relevant application integrated PV in buildings which, it provides electricity cost savings, architectural attractiveness building. In contrast conventional installatio...

The building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system is one of the contributors which has enormous potential to reach goal net-zero energy buildings (NZEB) that significantly reduce use fossil fuels contribute global warming. However, limitations visual and aesthetic appearance current BIPV systems make this aspiration unlikely. This study investigates single-color-based PV modules are dull in ha...