Dear All,
We're looking at using shading (overhangs on windows to the south)
integrated with PV for a commercial project. The current product we're
looking at seems very low on efficiency due to the density of the solar
cells on the shading surface. Can you suggest a product you've worked with
and consider worth recommending?
Any opinions/experiences on using products ready for use Vs custom designing
such a system?
Thanks,
Ramana Koti, LEED AP
Hello Ramana,
I do not have direct answer but perhaps I might direct you where to look for (http://www.solardecathlon.de/index.php/press-room/kontakt/) or perhaps try considering different approach where PV cells are installed onto shutters
http://www.solardecathlon.de/index.php/our-house/the-shell/
German team won Solar Decathlon competition in 2007 by combining passive house design techniques + PV shutters.
Hope this might help.
Thanks, Sasa
P.S. My appologies for cross posting!
Dear All,
We're looking at using shading (overhangs on windows to the south) integrated with PV for a commercial project. The current product we're looking at seems very low on efficiency due to the density of the solar cells on the shading surface. Can you suggest a product you've worked with and consider worth recommending?
Any opinions/experiences on using products ready for use Vs custom designing such a system?
Thanks,
Ramana Koti, LEED AP