Dec 11, 2023 · Concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) technology is a promising approach for collecting solar energy and converting it into electricity through photovoltaic cells, with high
Aug 15, 2022 · As a form of solar energy utilization, photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) modules generate heat and electricity at the same time. Compared with individual photovoltaic or photothermal, it
Jul 15, 2021 · A novel concentrating photovoltaic curtain wall (CPV-CW) system integrated with building has been designed, tested and analyzed, and its application potential is determined
Sep 20, 2022 · Integrating the transmissive solar concentrating photovoltaic system into a double-glazed curtain wall can form a new type of building facade with energy output properties
Jul 1, 2022 · Yakubu G S used natural ventilation on the back of photovoltaic curtain wall modules to experiment and found that it could reduce the temperature rise of solar photovoltaic cells by
Nov 1, 2023 · This paper uses a genetic evolutionary optimization algorithm to explore the optimum performance of photovoltaic glass in an architecture studio regarding annual energy
Jun 1, 2022 · This paper focuses on the investigation of the energy performance (both active and passive) of a novel Concentrating Photovoltaic Thermal Glazing (CoPVTG) façade consisting
Jul 1, 2016 · Concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) systems are a key step in expanding the use of solar energy. Solar cells can operate at increased efficiencies under higher solar concentration
Aug 23, 2016 · In principle, integrating photovoltaic (PV) systems into "green" buildings can provide a significant additional source of energy generation located at any surface available
Oct 1, 2017 · The present article is a critical literature review about studies which are based on LCA (life cycle assessment) and about studies which include environmental issues about
Dec 1, 2019 · A new type of transmissive concentrating system for glass curtain wall is proposed which can improve the performance of solar photovoltaic glass curtain wall. The concentrating
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