A simplified estimation model for determining the optimal rooftop photovoltaic system for gable roofs

This study aimed to develop a simplified estimation model for determining the optimal rooftop PV system for gable roofs that can evaluate life cycle economic and environmental assessment, by considering the type of installation to be used for such rooftop PV system. The military facilities located in three regions (i.e., Gimpo (northern part), Deajeon (middle part), and Pohang (southern part)) in South Korea were selected for the case studies. The results of this study are as follows. First, in terms of NPV25 (net present value in 25 years), for the roofs with a lower orientation, ToI-2(opt), was selected as the optimal rooftop PV system, and for the roofs with a higher orientation, ToI-2(ext). or ToI-3(Opt), was selected as the optimal rooftop PV system. Second, in terms of SIR25 (savings-to-investment ratio in 25 years), for the roofs with a lower orientation, ToI-(ext), was selected as the optimal rooftop PV system, and for the roofs with a higher orientation, ToI-3(Opt). was selected as the optimal rooftop PV system. The simplified estimation model may be useful for decision makers, including experts and non-experts (i.e., architects, owners, construction managers, etc.), or policymakers in determining the optimal rooftop PV system for a gable roof.Department of Building Services Engineering2016-2017 > Academic research: refereed > Publication in refereed journalbcr

A Preliminary Study on the 2-axis Hybrid Solar Tracking Method for the Smart Photovoltaic Blind

AbstractThis study aimed to investigate a tracking system applicable to the SPB and determined an indirect tracking method. The slope of PV panel tracked the sun from 0° to 90°, which does not restrict the tracking. On the other hand, the azimuth of PV panel tracked the sun from -9° to 9° due to the limitation of the rotating angle of the vertical axis. The result of this study can be used to develop the 2-axis hybrid solar tracking system for the SPB which can be adopted in the building sector