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SLICE: An Innovative Photovoltaic Solution for Adaptive Envelope Prototyping and Testing in a Relevant Environment
- Source :
- Sustainability, Volume 13, Issue 16, Sustainability, Vol 13, Iss 8701, p 8701 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The development of adaptive architectural envelopes is one of the goals of researchers that aim to improve the energy performance of buildings. Traditional devices often have drawbacks linked to the complexity of the kinetic systems used, as the mechanical systems for guaranteeing proper operation are complex and expensive (e.g., hinges). Adaptive envelopes require energy for driving the mechanical components and management systems. Thus, it is useful for such adaptive elements to be self-sufficient, generating the energy necessary for their functioning. This study presents a prototype of a lightweight and stand-alone component for dynamic envelopes, characterized by a flexible composite material integrated with high-efficiency photovoltaic cells called the Solar Lightweight Intelligent Component for Envelopes (SLICE). The management and control of the SLICE is based on the Arduino platform. This paper describes the multidisciplinary design process that led to the realization of the current prototypes, the laboratory test phases, as well as the results of the preliminary experiments carried out under real environmental conditions.
- Subjects :
- kinetic structure
Computer science
adaptive envelopes
020209 energy
Geography, Planning and Development
0211 other engineering and technologies
TJ807-830
02 engineering and technology
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
TD194-195
Renewable energy sources
photovoltaic
skin system
Component (UML)
Arduino
021105 building & construction
0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering
GE1-350
Environmental effects of industries and plants
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Photovoltaic system
BIPV
Control engineering
composite material
foldable surface
Environmental sciences
Mechanical system
Management system
Design process
Building-integrated photovoltaics
Envelope (motion)
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Sustainability, Volume 13, Issue 16, Sustainability, Vol 13, Iss 8701, p 8701 (2021)
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....e200e44cf4d19ed3db5f747713d4a6c8