Evaluation of Solar Energy Performance in Green Buildings Using PVsyst: Focus on Panel Orientation and Efficiency

Result code in IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F46747885%3A24220%2F25%3A00013593" target="_blank" >RIV/46747885:24220/25:00013593 - isvavai.cz</a>

Alternative codes found

RIV/46747885:24620/25:00013593

Result on the web

<a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4117/6/7/137" target="_blank" >https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4117/6/7/137</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/eng6070137" target="_blank" >10.3390/eng6070137</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Evaluation of Solar Energy Performance in Green Buildings Using PVsyst: Focus on Panel Orientation and Efficiency

Original language description

This study explores the optimization of solar energy harvesting in Truro City in the UK using PVSyst simulations integrated with real-time meteorological data. Focusing on panel orientation, tilt angle, shading, and albedo, the research aimed to enhance both energy efficiency and economic viability of photovoltaic (PV) systems in green buildings. A 100 kWp rooftop solar installation served as the case study. Energy outputs derived from spreadsheet-based models and PVSyst simulations were compared to validate results. Optimal tilt angles were identified between 35° and 39°, and the azimuth angle of 0° yielded the highest energy gain without requiring solar tracking. Fixed configurations with a 5 m pitch showed only a 10% shading loss, requiring 1680 m2 of space and generating an average of 646.83 kWh/m2 monthly. Compared to recent works, our integration of real-time climate data improved simulation accuracy by 6–9%, refining operational planning and decision-making processes. This included better timing of high-load activities and enhanced prediction for grid feedback. The study demonstrates that data-driven optimization significantly improves performance reliability and system design, offering practical insights for solar infrastructure in similar temperate climates. These results provide a benchmark for urban energy planners seeking to balance performance and spatial constraints in PV deployment.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

21100 - Other engineering and technologies

Project

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Continuities

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Eng>

ISSN

2673-4117

e-ISSN

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Volume of the periodical

6

Issue of the periodical within the volume

7

Country of publishing house

CH - SWITZERLAND

Number of pages

19

Pages from-to

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UT code for WoS article

001539748100001

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-105011642774