A Comparative Study of PV Glazing Performance in Warm Climate
- 1 February 2009
- journal article
- other
- Published by SAGE Publications in Indoor and Built Environment
- Vol. 18 (1) , 32-40
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1420326x08100323
Abstract
In this experimental study, the performance of ventilated double-pane glazing integrated with semi-transparent solar cells under the subtropical climate of Hong Kong has been investigated. The effects of a photovoltaic (PV) ventilated glazing system on the built environment — including heat and light transmission, thermal and visual comfort, and electricity generation — were analyzed and discussed. While the energy saving potential of PV glazing on air-conditioning demands was found promising, the same on daylight utilization was much inferior to the absorptive glazing applications. The purpose of the study was to gain experience on better use of the semi-transparent PV ventilated glazing technology, and on the energy/cost saving potential of some innovative arrangements.Keywords
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