Comparative Performance Assessment of a Non-ventilated and Ventilated BIPV Rooftop Configurations in the Netherlands Solar Energy
Backside ventilation is one of the most common passive cooling methods of PV modules in the built environment, but might be under constraint when integrating PV in the building envelope. To investigate the short and long term effect of backside ventilation on Building Integrated PV (BIPV) performance and lifespan, a comparative BIPV field test is […]
Environmental Impact Evaluation of Energy Saving and Energy Generation: Case Study for Two Dutch Dwelling Types Building and Environment
The existing building stock is a logical target to improve the level of sustainability of the built environment by energy saving measures. These measures typically entail a decrease of operational energy demand, mainly by adding building components such as insulation packages and energy generating devices. Consequently, material related environmental impact might create a collateral disproportionate […]