Photovoltaic cogeneration in the built environment

摘要: Abstract Building integrated photovoltaic (BiPV) systems can form a cohesive design, construction, and energy solution for the built environment. The benefits of building integration are well documented gaining significant public recognition government support. PV cells, however, convert only small portion incoming insolation into electricity. rest is either reflected or lost in sensible heat light. Various research projects have been conducted on forms these by-products take as cogeneration. term cogeneration usually associated with utility-scale fossil-fuel electrical generation using combined power production. It used here same spirit evaluation waste production important to proper synthesis between BiPV products, other HVAC order avoid overheating redundancy. Thus, this paper looks at state-of-the-art cogen from whole perspective. Both examples will be reviewed. By taking holistic approach products already available, tools more effective system devised. This should increase net efficiency lower installed cost per unit area. An method also presented that examines economic performances PV/T systems. performed shows applications most efficiently use low quality thermal produced suitable niche markets short- mid-term.