Building Integrated Photovoltaic Systems – Energy Production Modelling in Urban Environment
Abstract
In the context of urban densification and increase of energy consumption, built environment plays an important role by moving from passive to active constructions, in terms of energy production, thanks to building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems. Existing power generation modeling results may present significant differences with actual production. This difference is, partly, due to the non-inclusion of surrounding environment in modeling approach. The main goal of this study is to highlight, in the context of integrated power generation, the importance of modeling the interaction between the BIPV and the studied building but also its interaction with close environment and the local climatic conditions. The simulation results presented in this paper are from the Vauban district in Saint-Denis (Reunion Island) modeling, in the framework of the project ORCHIDEE supported by the French Agency of Energy Management (ADEME).