Browsing by Author "Taser, Aybuke"

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Thermal and lighting energy benefits of photovoltaic glass in an architecture studio
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2022) Aybüke Taser; Zeynep Durmus Arsan; Basak Kundakci Koyunbaba; Tugce Kazanasmaz; Taser, Aybuke; Arsan, Zeynep Durmus; Koyunbaba, Basak Kundakci; Kazanasmaz, Z. Tugce
Buildings are responsible for 40% of the total energy consumption which is critical for global warming. Thus our buildings are expected to be renovated following the zero-energy building (ZEB) strategies. In the context of ZEB strategies renewable energy sources are crucial. It is necessary to understand their role in a nearly-ZEB for future scenarios. This research aims to find out the thermal daylight and energy performance of thin-film amorphous-silicon (a-Si) photovoltaic (PV) glass on an architecture studio of an education building at Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH) Campus in Izmir Turkey. Simulation modeling and field measurements have become the methods applied in three scenarios to test the benefits of such a PV glass in terms of thermal and lighting energy consumption and comfort levels. Scenarios included a-Si thin-film modules in three transmittance values modeled in existing windows. Research findings propose that PV glasses have the potential to balance the room's lighting loads in a range between 15.1-and 20.3%. They improved occupant thermal and visual comfort by preventing overheating and glare risks. They also decreased cooling loads. However an essential development could not be achieved in reducing heating loads since new PV glasses absorb less heat due to a lower g-value. © 2022 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Thermal daylight and energy potential of building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems: A comprehensive review of effects and developments
(Elsevier Ltd, 2023) Aybüke Taser; Basak Kundakci Koyunbaba; Tugce Kazanasmaz; Koyunbaba, Basak Kundakci; Kazanasmaz, Tugce; Taser, Aybuke
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 affects global warming. To reduce demand buildings must be designed to be energy-efficient. As part of energy-efficiency initiatives unique systems that employ renewable energy sources should be implemented in buildings. As a new technology building-integrated photovoltaics is considered an essential technology to achieve this target. Several variables affect the thermal daylight and energy performance of building-integrated photovoltaic systems, related to environmental and photovoltaic-related parameters. Thus the challenges and effects of these variables on the overall performance of these systems should be investigated. This research analyzes building-integrated photovoltaic implemented studies and presents a state-of-art review of recent developments. The study not only summarizes the existing studies developed in this field so far but also analyzes the variables and makes concrete generalizations and inferences. It enables finding gaps and deficiencies in the literature and provides a better understanding of all the variables that affect the performance of building-integrated photovoltaic systems by interpreting the results in detail and representing them graphically instead of only through textual analysis. Results show that building-integrated photovoltaics contribute to constructing a sustainable future for cities. Developments in this industry motivate researchers in this field whose work will make it easier to cope with future ecological challenges. It helps to build a more sustainable future for society. With new developments it will be possible to mitigate the effects of future environmental problems. © 2023 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.