[HTML][HTML] Influence of PV panels on convective heat flux in different roofs in the Mediterranean: Effects on the urban heat island

LJ Houchmand, MM Martí, S Gassó-Domingo - Building and Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract As the European Union transitions towards cleaner energy production, significant
emphasis is placed on the use of photovoltaic (PV) panels on roofs. Although PV panels …

The impact of exterior surface convective heat transfer coefficients on the building energy consumption in urban neighborhoods with different plan area densities

J Liu, M Heidarinejad, S Gracik, J Srebric - Energy and Buildings, 2015 - Elsevier
In the urban micro-climate environment, the exterior surfaces' convective heat transfer
coefficients (CHTCs) influence simulated building's energy consumption and exterior …

A detailed loads comparison of three building energy modeling programs: EnergyPlus, DeST and DOE-2.1 E

D Zhu, T Hong, D Yan, C Wang - Building Simulation, 2013 - Springer
Building energy simulation is widely used to help design energy efficient building envelopes
and HVAC systems, develop and demonstrate compliance of building energy codes, and …

Assessing the combined effects of local climate and mounting configuration on the electrical and thermal performance of photovoltaic systems. Application to the …

A Boccalatte, M Thebault, R Paolini, M Fossa… - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Extremely high urban temperatures adversely affect photovoltaic (PV) system performance.
Accurate PV cell temperature assessment relies on local weather conditions, exacerbated …

Comparing photovoltaic and reflective shade surfaces in the urban environment: Effects on surface sensible heat flux and pedestrian thermal comfort

JV Pham, A Baniassadi, KE Brown, J Heusinger… - Urban Climate, 2019 - Elsevier
Photovoltaic (PV) arrays are increasingly being used to provide shade for parking lots and
walkways. These structures introduce convective surfaces that have potentially significant …

The simple hourly method of EN ISO 13790 standard in Matlab/Simulink: A comparative study for the climatic conditions of Poland

P Michalak - Energy, 2014 - Elsevier
The Recast of the EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings) Directive from the 2010
introduced the definition of a “nearly zero energy building”, covering its energy needs from …

Role of pavement radiative and thermal properties in reducing excess heat in cities

J Anand, DJ Sailor - Solar Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
While pavements are currently a significant contributor to the urban heat island effect,
modified pavements could play a role in cooling cities. Specifically, the radiative and thermal …

Effects of rooftop photovoltaics on building cooling demand and sensible heat flux into the environment for an installation on a white roof

KE Brown, A Baniassadi… - Journal of …, 2020 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Photovoltaic (PV) panels are commonly used for on-site generation of electricity in urban
environments, specifically on rooftops. However, their implementation on rooftops poses …

Effect of localized exterior convective heat transfer on high-rise building energy consumption

MT Kahsay, G Bitsuamlak, F Tariku - Building Simulation, 2020 - Springer
The energy consumption analyses of high-rise buildings have some fundamental limitations
that include the treatment of building size, changes in microclimate parameters with altitude …

Impacts of Rooftop Photovoltaics on the Urban Thermal Microclimate: Metrological Investigations

E Fassbender, S Pytlik, J Rott, C Hemmerle - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Ambitious climate protection requires decentralized renewable energy production via
building-related photovoltaics in cities. However, cities are also subject to the Urban Heat …