Hong Kong bipv building integrated photovoltaics

What is BIPV system in Hong Kong?

The location of the building is by the side of hills in the Western district of Hong Kong Island, the building is an office building and the BIPV system is a grid-connected BIPV system. The system is also act as a thermal buffer to reduce the heat gain of the building from the strong sunrays during the sun setting period.

What is integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)?

With a careful design in suitably selected applications, building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) is a good application of solar energy in urban areas. This is especially true for office buildings in tropical and sub-tropical cities.

Where was the first grid-connected BIPV system installed in Hong Kong?

The first grid-connected BIPV system in Hong Kong was installed on the three walls and the roof of a plant room on a building, as shown in Fig. 1, PV panels integrated on the horizontal roof and the vertical east, west and south facades.

Which grid-connected BIPV system is best in Hong Kong?

For BIPV systems in Hong Kong situation, it is believed that AC grid-connected is the best choice because of several unique geographical, economical and social characteristics of Hong Kong. A brief schematic diagram on the concept of these grid-connected BIPV systems is illustrated in Figure 1.

Why is building integrated photovoltaics important in Hong Kong?

In dense urban areas like Hong Kong, where buildings significantly contribute to electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, the development of cost-effective Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) is pivotal .

How many kW is a BIPV system?

With an installed capacity of 350 kW, the building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system is one of the largest of its kind in the Far East. The installation consists of more than 2,300 photovoltaic modules and has a total surface area of about 3,100m2.