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Can a dynamic photovoltaic envelope improve solar tracking in real weather conditions?

We describe two envelope prototypes and demonstrate autonomous solar tracking in real weather conditions. The dynamic photovoltaic envelope achieves an increase of up to 50% in electricity gains as compared to a static photovoltaic envelope.

Where is a dynamic photovoltaic building envelope mounted?

The envelope is mounted at the NEST building at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, in Dübendorf, Switzerland. Svetozarevic, B., Begle, M., Jayathissa, P. et al. Dynamic photovoltaic building envelopes for adaptive energy and comfort management.

Does a dynamic photovoltaic envelope increase energy gains?

The dynamic photovoltaic envelope achieves an increase of up to 50% in electricity gains as compared to a static photovoltaic envelope. We assess energy savings potentials for three locations, six construction periods and two building use types.

Can a static PV envelope be adaptive?

Making a static PV envelope adaptive decreases the net energy demand of the room by 6 to 19 percentage points. In the case of an office room in temperate climates, the adaptive PV envelope can provide up to 115% of the net energy demand.

Can lightweight modules modulate solar radiation in a dynamic building envelope?

In this work, we report on a dynamic building envelope that utilizes lightweight modules based on a hybrid hard/soft-material actuator to actively modulate solar radiation for local energy generation, passive heating, shading and daylight penetration.

Are vertical bifacial PV systems effective?

Current research indicates that vertical bifacial systems can achieve significant energy gains in urban environments, where space is limited, and in regions with considerable diffuse light 16. Tilted bifacial PV Systems: Tilted systems are more traditional, where panels are installed at an angle to maximize exposure to direct sunlight.