Energy Enhancement of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic/Thermal Systems:
A Systematic Review
Abstract
The limited space in urban areas often presents a challenge for
harnessing renewable energy, particularly solar energy. However, this
obstacle can be overcome by using building facades to generate energy.
The global energy consumption significantly affected by building,
contributing significantly demand and greenhouse gases. These buildings
require energy (electrical & thermal) for various processes.
Photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems can offer a solution by producing
both electrical and thermal energies, simultaneously. The circulating
working fluid within the system will reduce the surface temperatures of
PV panels and subsequently improving the electrical efficiency.
Integrating PV/T systems into building facades, known as
building-integrated PV/T (BIPV/T) systems, enables efficient production
of energy, enhancing the overall energy consumption of buildings. The
aim of the current review is to provide an outline of BIPV/T systems;
explaining how they work, their classification, the benefits of their
utilization in buildings, and techniques for energy enhancement in
buildings. The primary objective of this review is to offer researchers
up-to-date information on BIPV/T systems available in the literature. It
includes recent published technological advancements in BIPV/T systems,
focuses on the cited works and their key areas of interest, and provide
readers with a comprehensive and systematic overview of the topic rather
than an exhaustive analysis of BIPV/T systems.