Abstract
The growth in population of North Cyprus, and the increasing demand for housing, are two important factors that are rapidly shaping the development of the island. To meet this housing demand, contractors are resorting to high-rise apartment buildings as a housing solution. The study was carried out to investigate the possibilities of integrating PV systems into apartment buildings. This is a novel approach in housing within the context of North Cyprus. With the use of building information modelling (BIM) software, the possibility of this approach was tested. The study considered several cost variables and the advantages of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems integrated into apartment buildings at the design stage of the buildings. The willingness to pay (WTP) for this technology was also tested using qualitative methods and an economic analysis was carried out to ascertain the viability and feasibility of this technology. This was in line with present government policies using the net metering system. The method of analysis was carried out using a model proposed for BIPV integration in apartment buildings. The results derived from the survey data suggest that consumers prefer a price lower than €4500 for a 3 kWp integration of solar power equipment to their apartments.
Highlights
Buildings account for more than 40% of Europe’s energy consumption
This study proposes a framework to give a better understanding to both the construction companies and potential house owners of the possibilities that abound for PV integrated into the apartment building at the design stage
The possibility of doing this without distorting the façade aesthetics of the building is the main objective for creating this analysis. This further analyses the importance of introducing Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) in apartment buildings
Summary
Buildings account for more than 40% of Europe’s energy consumption. This includes energy consumed by residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Scarpa & Willis [20] and Claudy et al [21] both carried out a study to find out the willingness to pay for the micro-generation of renewable energy by British and Irish households They found out that the major restricting factor was the cost of investment, which was high. This study proposes a framework to give a better understanding to both the construction companies and potential house owners of the possibilities that abound for PV integrated into the apartment building at the design stage. This BIPV solar window offers architects and building owners looking for value-added architectural glass products the choice to choose between BIPV glass products and various “tenable”.
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