Application of solar energy in buildings

What are the different types of solar energy applications?

The accepted papers address a great variety of issues that can broadly be classified into five categories: (1) building integrated photovoltaic, (2) solar thermal energy utilization, (3) distributed energy and storage systems (4), solar energy towards zero-energy buildings, and (5) other innovative applications.

Can solar energy be used in buildings?

In this context, continuous progress is needed in the application of solar energy in buildings. This paper can serve as a reference for researchers, architects, manufacturers and designers working on solar building systems.

What are the applications of solar technology in construction?

At present, the application of solar technology in the construction field mainly includes solar photovoltaic power generation, concentrated solar power generation, solar hot water systems, and solar air conditioning refrigeration technology.

What is the role of small & building-related applications in solar PV?

Small and building-related applications have played a key role in the progress of solar PV throughout the world. Most of the leading countries with regard to the installed capacity of PV have extensively used the technology in the building sector (Khan et al., 2017).

Can solar PV be used in buildings?

Solar PV is one of the most successful renewable energy technologies being used in buildings. Buildings however pose different types of hurdles towards their utilisability for PV. Given the low power density of solar PV, buildings’ restrictive features can have a significant impact on the application of renewable technology.

Can solar thermal be used in buildings?

The following conclusions have been drawn. Integrating solar thermal into buildings can provide a clean and renewable energy alternative for buildings. It can significantly reduce dependence on traditional energy sources and help mitigate environmental impacts.