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Development of a building integrated photovoltaic/thermal solar collector based on steel roofing

Abstract
The use of onsite renewable energy cogeneration from structural building elements is a relatively new concept, and one that is gaining considerable interest in the building industry. In this study the design, development, testing and production methods for a novel building integrated photovoltaic/thermal (BIPVT) solar energy cogeneration system are examined and discussed. During the analysis of the design, adhesives (ADH), resistance seam welding (RSW) and autoclaving (ATC) were identified as the most appropriate for fabricating BIPVT panels for roofing and façade applications. Of these manufacturing methods ADH was found to be most suitable for low volume production systems due to its low capital cost. Furthermore, a prototype panel was fabricated using ADH methods and exhibited good thermal performance. In addition it was shown, using experimental testing, that the performance of a BIPVT could be theoretically predicted using a one-dimensional heat transfer model. Furthermore, the model was used to suggest further improvements that could be made to the design. Finally, a transient simulation of the BIPVT was performed in TRNSYS and was used to illustrate the long term benefits of the system.
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Anderson, T. N., Bura, S., Duke, M., Carson, J. K. & Lay, M. (2008). Development of a building integrated photovoltaic/thermal solar collector based on steel roofing. In Proceedings of 4th New Zealand Metals Industry Conference, SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand, 29-31 October, 2008.
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2008
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This article has been published in Proceedings of 4th New Zealand Metals Industry Conference, SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand, 29-31 October, 2008. Used with Permission.