Title :
Low-X BIPV window enabled by infrared mirror film
Author :
Newill, Brett ; Wagner, Michael ; Pendell, Travis ; Roushia, Blaine ; Holbrook, Ben ; Weber, Paul J. ; Moening, Joseph P. ; Hebrink, Tim ; Strharsky, Roger J.
Author_Institution :
Lake Super. State Univ., Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA
Abstract :
A low concentration Building Integrated PhotoVoltaic (BIPV) window utilizing PV cells in conjunction with 3M Brand Prestige Window Film is presented. The goal was to provide a proof of concept showing how photovoltaics and the film can be integrated into windows to allow for both energy production and daylighting. Unlike most other BIPV windows, the PV cell angle is adjustable. The system was shown to be comparable to a typical window in terms of daylighting. Long-term energy production testing is needed for a conclusive analysis, but simulated results showed an increase in power compared to a vertical BIPV system.
Keywords :
building integrated photovoltaics; daylighting; optical films; optical windows; solar cells; 3M brand prestige window film; PV cell angle; daylighting; infrared mirror film; long-term energy production testing; low concentration building integrated photovoltaic window; low-X BIPV window; vertical BIPV system; Daylighting; Films; Production; Sun; Testing; Windows; Engineering students; Green buildings; Photovoltaic systems; Reflectivity; Teamwork;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC), 2013 IEEE 39th
Conference_Location :
Tampa, FL
DOI :
10.1109/PVSC.2013.6744190
