Characterisation and Parametrisation of a Photovoltaic-Thermal Façade in the Context of Building Information Modeling
Abstract
The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for special applications like solar energy as well as for the operation stage of the building process is not yet established and still under development. The paper addresses both topics and presents a methodology for using BIM to monitor a solar façade consisting of novel photovoltaic- thermal (PVT) modules intended for building integration. For this purpose, a digital twin of a real laboratory with its PVT façade was developed in a common data environment (CDE). Main goal of the work is to use the BIM platform to identify possible malfunctions of the façade and to ensure an efficient system operation. For a correct parameterization in the BIM environment as well as for the analysis of the deviation between the usually available laboratory performance data and the behavior under real conditions, we perform a detailed experimental characterization of both the PVT module and the whole PVT façade. Results, critical aspects and future developments are discussed.
Keywords
Building information modeling (bim), Building integration, Photovoltaics, Solar thermal collectors, Photovoltaic-thermal collectors, Monitoring