The paper outlines the results of a research, carried out at the University of Palermo, aimed at the assessment of the energy performance of a novel glassblock integrated with 3rd generation Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC), which, when installed into panels, allows obtaining translucent building envelopes able to provide high thermal and visual comfort levels while producing clean energy. The paper focuses on the optical analyses of four different configurations of DSSC-integrated glassblocks, carried out by using the optical design software Zemax. The values of optical transmittance, the solar factor and the electric power – calculated for each configuration – are discussed.

Buscemi, A., Calabrò, C., Corrao, R., Di Maggio, S., Morini, M., Pastore, L. (2015). Optical Performance Evaluation of DSSC-integrated Glassblocks for Active Building Façades. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN ENGINEERING RESEARCH, Vol. 5(Vol. 5, Iss.2), 1-6.

Optical Performance Evaluation of DSSC-integrated Glassblocks for Active Building Façades

CORRAO, Rossella;MORINI, Marco;PASTORE, Luisa
2015-01-01

Abstract

The paper outlines the results of a research, carried out at the University of Palermo, aimed at the assessment of the energy performance of a novel glassblock integrated with 3rd generation Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC), which, when installed into panels, allows obtaining translucent building envelopes able to provide high thermal and visual comfort levels while producing clean energy. The paper focuses on the optical analyses of four different configurations of DSSC-integrated glassblocks, carried out by using the optical design software Zemax. The values of optical transmittance, the solar factor and the electric power – calculated for each configuration – are discussed.
2015
Buscemi, A., Calabrò, C., Corrao, R., Di Maggio, S., Morini, M., Pastore, L. (2015). Optical Performance Evaluation of DSSC-integrated Glassblocks for Active Building Façades. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN ENGINEERING RESEARCH, Vol. 5(Vol. 5, Iss.2), 1-6.
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