Building integration of photovoltaic solar systems in the ZAE office building in Germany

Authors

  • Julia Mundo Hernández Universidad de Las Américas Puebla
  • Benito De Celis Alonso Universidad de Las Américas Puebla
  • M. Cristina Valerdi Nochebuena Universidad de Las Américas Puebla
  • Jorge Sosa Oliver Universidad de Las Américas Puebla

Keywords:

Photovoltaic energy, polysun software, renewable energy

Abstract

Currently, one of the major concerns worldwide is the access to safe, clean and sustainable energy. People’s current life-style and our life on this planet are subject to energy availability. Therefore, latest research projects have focused on developing ways of obtaining clean, safe and renewable energy. Solar photovoltaic energy (PV) is one of those energy sources, where electricity is directly obtained from solar radiation. This paper examines a case study showing the integration of PV modules into an office and lab building located in Erlangen, Germany. Polysun Simulation Software v.5.3 was used for simulating different types, size and location of PV modules in the building selected as case study (Vela Solaris, 2012). Results demonstrate the multiple possibilities for PV integration into buildings, and the advantages and disadvantages of every option regarding electricity production, orientation, modules dimension, aesthetics and CO2 savings. Moreover, the benefits offered to designers and clients when using specialised software during design decision stages are discussed.

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Published

2012-12-31

How to Cite

Mundo Hernández, J., De Celis Alonso, B., Valerdi Nochebuena, M. C., & Sosa Oliver, J. (2012). Building integration of photovoltaic solar systems in the ZAE office building in Germany. Sustainable Habitat, 2(2), 59–72. Retrieved from https://revistas.ubiobio.cl/index.php/RHS/article/view/421

Issue

V.2, N.2 (2012): December 2012

Section

Artículos

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