Retrofits for Energy Efficient Office Buildings: Integration of Optimized Photovoltaics in the Form of Responsive Shading Devices

This study presents a retrofit strategy: integrating optimized photovoltaics (PV) in the form of responsive shading devices using a dual-axis solar tracking system. A prototype-based model was fabricated to compare the efficiency of PV in this implementation with the conventional fixed installation....

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Main Authors: Hardi K. Abdullah, Halil Z. Alibaba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/11/2096