Study of the Influence of the Vertical/Horizontal Series Connections on the Photovoltaic Power Generation Potential on Building’s Facades
Abstract
In a context of urban densification, the exploitation of the solar potential of the facades of buildings is a promising way in order to meet the growing demand for energy whilst fighting against global warming – notably through BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaic technologies).The study presented in this paper focuses on the impact of the orientation of the series connection of photovoltaic (PV) panels installed on building facades. The solar potential of buildings is assessed considering the surrounding environment, using the ENVI-met urban micro-climate simulation software.