Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal Systems
Fundamentals, Designs and Applications
- 1st Edition - October 26, 2021
- Authors: Huiming Yin, Mehdi Zadshir, Frank Pao
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 1 0 6 4 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 1 0 6 5 - 9
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Request a sales quoteBuilding Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal Systems: Fundamentals, Designs, and Applications presents various applications, system designs, manufacturing, and installation techniques surrounding how to build integrated photovoltaics. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of all system components, long-term performance and testing, and the commercialization of building integrated photovoltaic thermal (BIPVT) systems. By addressing potential obstacles with current photovoltaic (PV) systems, such as efficiency bottlenecks and product heat harvesting, the authors not only cover the fundamentals and design philosophy of the BIPVT technology, but also introduce a hybrid system for building integrated thermal electric roofing.
Topics covered in Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal Systems are useful for scientists and engineers in the fields of photovoltaics, electrical and civil engineering, materials science, sustainable energy harvesting, solar energy, and renewable energy production.
- Contains system integration methods supported by industry developments
- Includes real-life examples and functional projects as case studies for comparison
- Covers system design challenges, offering unique solutions
Scientists and engineers in the fields of energy, electrical, mechanical engineering
Researchers and specialists in the areas of sustainable energy harvesting, solar, and renewable energy production
Researchers and specialists in the areas of sustainable energy harvesting, solar, and renewable energy production
- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Dedication
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Abstract
- 1.1 Background
- 1.2 Solar energy harvesting methods
- 1.3 Challenges and opportunities of solar panels
- 1.4 Building integrated photovoltaic and building integrated photovoltaic thermal systems
- 1.5 Solar energy industry in the United States and the world
- 1.6 Scope of this book
- 1.7 Two building integrated photovoltaic thermal systems
- 1.8 Case study: Active Energy Building
- References
- Chapter 2 Fundamentals of BIPVT design and integration
- Abstract
- 2.1 Physics of photovoltaics
- 2.2 Heat and mass transfer in BIPVT panels
- 2.3 Energy dynamics and modeling of BIPVT systems
- 2.4 Life cycle analysis of BIPVT systems
- 2.5 Case study: Development of a BIPVT panel with a foamed aluminum substrate
- References
- Chapter 3 Solar cell manufacture and module packaging
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Silicon refining process
- 3.3 Silicon solar cell production
- 3.4 Latest silicon cell technology and the advancements
- 3.5 Solar module production
- 3.6 The hybrid lamination technology
- 3.7 Quality control and assurance
- 3.8 Vision and challenges toward future circular manufacture
- 3.9 Case study 1: The Water and Life Museums, Hemet, California
- 3.10 Case study 2: Metlife Solar Ring
- References
- Chapter 4 Production and acceptance of BIPV panels
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Material preparation and quality control
- 4.3 Soldering of solar cells
- 4.4 Laying up of glass/foil laminates
- 4.5 Lamination of glass/foil laminates
- 4.6 Assembly of modules
- 4.7 Junction boxes assembly
- 4.8 Quality control standards
- 4.9 Determining the gel content of the encapsulant (EVA)
- 4.10 BIPVT products
- 4.11 Building-integrated photovoltaic projects on building envelopes
- 4.12 Case study: Natomas parking lot
- Chapter 5 Design, development, and applications of BIPVT systems
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Building integrated thermal electric roofing system
- 5.3 Installation projects of the Sunslate building integrated thermal electric roofing system
- 5.4 Development of the TallSlate building integrated thermal electric roofing system
- 5.5 Recent development and products of building integrated thermal electric roofing system
- 5.6 Design and development of building integrated thermal electric roofing system at the research laboratory
- 5.7 Building integrated thermal electric roofing system applications to energy independent buildings
- 5.8 BIPVT design and demonstration at the Cherokee home
- 5.9 Case study 1: Turn an old house into the Beauty at the Beach
- 5.10 Case study 2: Dover building integrated thermal electric roofing system installation
- References
- Chapter 6 BIPVT coupling with geothermal systems
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Geothermal well design and characterization
- 6.3 Geothermal well systems
- 6.4 A novel passive bidirectional BIPVT-geothermal system
- 6.5 Case study 1: A net–zero energy house at Wisconsin
- 6.6 Case study 2: BIPV curtain wall building
- References
- Chapter 7 BIPVT coupling with wind and wave energy
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Fundamentals of wind energy harvesting
- 7.3 Fundamentals of wave energy harvesting
- 7.4 Design of a PV–wind–wave coupled system
- 7.5 Remarks for prospective development and applications
- 7.6 Case study: Wavehouse
- References
- Chapter 8 BIPVT applications in transportation
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Early personal rapid transit systems
- 8.3 Integration and operation of the Morgantown personal rapid transit
- 8.4 Challenges and opportunities
- 8.5 BIPVT for sun powered personal rapid transit
- 8.6 Perspectives of BIPVT in transportation
- 8.7 Case Study: Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)
- 8.8 Remarks for future development and applications
- References
- Chapter 9 BIPVT applications in farms
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Solar powered greenhouse
- 9.3 Nexus of food-energy-water system
- 9.4 Future 3D farming
- 9.5 Case study 1: Thermal and lighting management by BIPV at University of British Columbia
- 9.6 Case study 2: A greenhouse project at Como Park
- 9.7 Remarks for prospective development and applications
- References
- Chapter 10 Perspectives of the current, emerging, and future BIPVT technologies
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Current BIPV/BIPVT market and future opportunities
- 10.3 Emerging thermal management technologies for BIPVT systems
- 10.4 Smart building with BIPV components
- 10.5 Circular eco-manufacturing of BIPVT panels
- 10.6 Case study 1: Austin Sunflower
- 10.7 Case study 2: Modular manufacture and construction of energy effecient houses by use of sandwich panels
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 599
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 26, 2021
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128210642
- eBook ISBN: 9780128210659
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Huiming Yin
Huiming Yin is an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at Columbia University, and the director of the NSF Center for Energy Harvesting Materials and Systems at Columbia Site. His research specializes in the multiscale/physics characterization of civil engineering materials and structures with experimental, analytical, and numerical methods. His research interests are interdisciplinary and range from structures and materials to innovative construction technologies and test methods. He has taught courses in energy harvesting, solid mechanics, and composite materials at Columbia University.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University, NY, USAMZ
Mehdi Zadshir
Mehdi Zadshir is a research assistant in the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at Columbia University. He received his master’s degree from Columbia University in civil engineering and is currently pursuing his doctoral study. His research interests include interdisciplinary areas of infrastructure materials, energy harvesting by use of photovoltaics, materials by design, and long-term performance testing of building and construction materials.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Assistant, Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University, NY, USAFP
Frank Pao
Frank Pao is an entrepreneur in the solar energy industry—his company, Atlantis Energy Systems Inc., won the Frost & Sullivan 2009 World Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Niche Player of the Year Award. He has served as the owner and board member of five companies and has been successful in promoting, manufacturing, and deploying solar building integrated technologies throughout the world from China to the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, Canada, and South Africa. He is one of the pioneers in the United States to introduce, manufacture, and deploy solar building integrated technologies.
Affiliations and expertise
Entrepreneur, Atlantis Energy Systems Inc., USARead Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal Systems on ScienceDirect