A novel solar fac, ade concept for energy polygeneration in buildings

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2016

Authors

Armando C. Oliveira (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: International Journal of Low Carbon Technologies

Vol. 11

Pages: 506-510

ISSN: 1748-1317

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Indexing

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Scopus - 5 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-C9E

DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctv020

Abstract (EN): A novel concept for a building fac, ade is presented. The fac, ade uses solar energy to generate electricity, heating or cooling, by combining photovoltaic solar cells with a solar air collector and thermoelectric (TE) heat pumps, into a compact building envelope solution. The generated electricity may be partially or totally used to provide heating or cooling through the use of TE heat pumps. A compact, reliable and easy to install system is foreseen, with competitive costs compared with alternative building polygeneration systems. This system will significantly boost the performance and advantages of existing solar ventilated fac, ades in buildings, contributing to the implementation of nearly Zero Energy Buildings, as required by the coming European building regulations.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5