
Buildings, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(7), P. 999 - 999
Published: March 21, 2025
The integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems in buildings is crucial for reducing reliance on conventional energy sources while promoting sustainability. This study evaluates and compares three generation systems: rooftop PV, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), a hybrid combination both. analysis covers production, economic feasibility through the levelized cost electricity (LCOE), environmental impact by assessing unreleased carbon dioxide (UCD). A residential building Kerman, Iran, serves as case study. results indicate that PV exhibits lowest LCOE at USD 0.023/kWh, BIPV has higher 0.077/kWh due to installation complexities. system, combining both technologies, achieves balance with an 0.05/kWh maximizing 16.2 MWh annually. Additionally, system reduces CO2 emissions 9.7 tons per year, surpassing standalone (5.0 tons) (4.7 tons). findings highlight synergistic benefits integrating systems, ensuring self-sufficiency enhanced impact. research underscores necessity comprehensive urban planning optimize renewable utilization accelerate transition toward zero-energy buildings.
Language: Английский