The ever-increasing energy demand, depleting fossil fuel reserves, and rising temperatures
due to greenhouse gas emissions have necessitated the transition towards the generation of …

The inclusion of photovoltaic (PV) technologies add extra functionalities in a building by
replacing the conventional structural material and harnessing benign electricity aesthetically …

Solar building integration, differs from everyday active solar energy systems on a building
envelope, because the active system replaces building elements and are integrated into the …

According to energy consumption data of the European Union, buildings account for 40% of
overall energy consumption in all sectors. The rise in building energy demand seriously …

This article discusses the functionalities and developments of different types of solar panels.
It explains the latest technological advances in this field, especially in the context of different …

Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) has enormous potential for on-site renewable
energy generation in urban environments. However, BIPV systems are still in a relatively …

Application of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology in the building envelope
gives an aesthetical and modern appearance. BIPV is a practical, innovative and promising …

The rising cost and demand for energy have prompted the need to devise innovative
methods for energy monitoring, control, and conservation. In addition, statistics show that …

Recent trends and future objectives in sustainable buildings are to reduce energy
consumption, and simultaneously try to supply their energy demand within the building …

A great challenge and trend for sustainable buildings is to reduce electricity consumption,
and at the same time try to supply their own energy demand with self-generation. The project …