Performance of thin-film BIPV as double sloped pitched roof in buildings of Malaysia

ABSTRACT

Solar energy in built environments became more popular in the recent years emerging as building integrated photovoltaics (90° façade and 0° roof BIPV). However, in most cases, residential buildings have varying roof pitches instead of 0° roof. In this context, it is significant to assess the energy output and performance of double-sloped pitched roof thin-film BIPV at different angles and orientation. Results show that the performance of the BIPV inclined at 15° and east orientation is better among the other orientation and angles.

KEYWORDS:

• BIPV
• energy performance
• performance ratio
• pitched roof
• yield factor

Additional information

Funding

This work was supported by Universiti Malaysia Pahang PGRS 180343 [RDU1803100, RDU 1703314, RDU 1703147]