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    A Framework for Optimal Placement of Rooftop Photovoltaic: Maximizing Solar Production and Operational Cost Savings in Residential Communities

    Source: ASME Journal of Engineering for Sustainable Buildings and Cities:;2020:;volume( 001 ):;issue: 004::page 041006-1
    Author:
    El Kontar, Rawad
    ,
    Jin, Xin
    DOI: 10.1115/1.4049135
    Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
    Abstract: Optimizing the placement of photovoltaic (PV) panels on residential buildings has the potential to significantly increase energy efficiency benefits to both homeowners and communities. Strategic PV placement can lower electricity costs by reducing the electricity fed from the grid during on-peak hours, while maintaining PV panel efficiency in terms of the amount of solar radiation received. In this article, we present a framework that identifies the ideal location of PV panels on residential rooftops. Our framework combines energy and environmental simulation, parametric modeling, and optimization to inform PV placement as it relates to and affects the entire community (in terms of both energy use and financial cost), as well as individual buildings. Ensuring that our framework accounts for shading from nearby buildings, different utility rate structures, and different buildings’ energy demand profiles means that existing communities and future housing developments can be optimized for energy savings and PV efficiency. The framework comprises two workflows, each contributing to optimal PV placement with a unique target: (a) maximizing PV panel efficiency (i.e., solar generation) and (b) minimizing operational energy cost considering utility rate structures for operational energy. We apply our framework to a residential community in Fort Collins, Colorado, to demonstrate the optimal PV placement, considering the two workflow targets. We present our results and illustrate the effect of PV location and orientation on solar energy production efficiency and operational energy cost.
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    contributor authorEl Kontar, Rawad
    contributor authorJin, Xin
    date accessioned2022-02-04T23:03:14Z
    date available2022-02-04T23:03:14Z
    date copyright11/1/2020 12:00:00 AM
    date issued2020
    identifier issn2642-6641
    identifier otherjesbc_1_4_041006.pdf
    identifier urihttp://yetl.yabesh.ir/yetl1/handle/yetl/4276000
    description abstractOptimizing the placement of photovoltaic (PV) panels on residential buildings has the potential to significantly increase energy efficiency benefits to both homeowners and communities. Strategic PV placement can lower electricity costs by reducing the electricity fed from the grid during on-peak hours, while maintaining PV panel efficiency in terms of the amount of solar radiation received. In this article, we present a framework that identifies the ideal location of PV panels on residential rooftops. Our framework combines energy and environmental simulation, parametric modeling, and optimization to inform PV placement as it relates to and affects the entire community (in terms of both energy use and financial cost), as well as individual buildings. Ensuring that our framework accounts for shading from nearby buildings, different utility rate structures, and different buildings’ energy demand profiles means that existing communities and future housing developments can be optimized for energy savings and PV efficiency. The framework comprises two workflows, each contributing to optimal PV placement with a unique target: (a) maximizing PV panel efficiency (i.e., solar generation) and (b) minimizing operational energy cost considering utility rate structures for operational energy. We apply our framework to a residential community in Fort Collins, Colorado, to demonstrate the optimal PV placement, considering the two workflow targets. We present our results and illustrate the effect of PV location and orientation on solar energy production efficiency and operational energy cost.
    publisherThe American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
    titleA Framework for Optimal Placement of Rooftop Photovoltaic: Maximizing Solar Production and Operational Cost Savings in Residential Communities
    typeJournal Paper
    journal volume1
    journal issue4
    journal titleASME Journal of Engineering for Sustainable Buildings and Cities
    identifier doi10.1115/1.4049135
    journal fristpage041006-1
    journal lastpage041006-10
    page10
    treeASME Journal of Engineering for Sustainable Buildings and Cities:;2020:;volume( 001 ):;issue: 004
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