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A techno-economic analysis of PV solar modules attached to vertical facades of a residential building in a hot arid climate
Joint Authors
al-Ajmi, Ali F.
Ahmad, Nabil A.
al-Mutayri, Hamad H.
Source
Journal of Engineering Research
Issue
Vol. 10, Issue 3 B (30 Sep. 2022), pp.108-123, 16 p.
Publisher
Kuwait University Academic Publication Council
Publication Date
2022-09-30
Country of Publication
Kuwait
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper investigates the feasibility of electrical power generation using differently orientated photovoltaic (PV) modules attached to vertical surfaces.
The global horizontal irradiance (GHI) has been measured to verify the commonly used corresponding mathematical models.
However, the solar irradiances on vertical surfaces are calculated concerning directional orientation using recently validated mathematical models of similar climates.
A selected case representing the predominant construction style for houses in Kuwait was used to examine the PV configuration proposed on the house's façade at different promising orientations, east, west, and south.
The total generated electrical power from the three promising façades (100 MW) is almost twice the roof's amount (57 MW).
A detailed economic evaluation using lifecycle cost analysis (LCC) was conducted through a 25-year plan.
It includes a suggested investment plan for the annual cash resulting from avoided conventional electrical power.
Promisingly, the economic analysis proved that the vertical façades east, west, and south are feasible at payback years of around 8, 8, and 15, respectively, while the rooftop PV has the best economic feasibility by a payback period of 5 years.
The outcome encourages policymakers to incentivize the vertical surfaces to harvest solar energy, particularly with the expectation of a further decline in PV prices.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Mutayri, Hamad H.& al-Ajmi, Ali F.& Ahmad, Nabil A.. 2022. A techno-economic analysis of PV solar modules attached to vertical facades of a residential building in a hot arid climate. Journal of Engineering Research،Vol. 10, no. 3 B, pp.108-123.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1495394
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Mutayri, Hamad H.…[et al.]. A techno-economic analysis of PV solar modules attached to vertical facades of a residential building in a hot arid climate. Journal of Engineering Research Vol. 10, no. 3 B (Sep. 2022), pp.108-123.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1495394
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Mutayri, Hamad H.& al-Ajmi, Ali F.& Ahmad, Nabil A.. A techno-economic analysis of PV solar modules attached to vertical facades of a residential building in a hot arid climate. Journal of Engineering Research. 2022. Vol. 10, no. 3 B, pp.108-123.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1495394
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 122-123
Record ID
BIM-1495394