Abstract
The aim of this study is to review the current development of photovoltaic façade technology and assess the potential, issues and future regarding photovoltaic installation on vertical building façade in Malaysia with a focus on architectural aspect. Photovoltaic solar energy has become dominant and commercially available among the various renewable energy sources in Malaysia. It is now progressively developed and has become more reliable with significant potential for long-term growth. The application of photovoltaic technology should be broadened to maximize the limitless availability of solar radiation, especially in the tropical region. Past research from other countries has shown that PV vertical façade has great potential to generate electricity. Although the photovoltaic façade application in tropical urban areas can be a difficult challenge in Malaysia, with appropriate design and implementation it can create a new architectural tool in the Malaysian built environment and open up new possibilities in renewable energy’s future.
Highlights
IntroductionMalaysia depends mostly on fossil fuel as the main source of energy generation
At present, Malaysia depends mostly on fossil fuel as the main source of energy generation
Close (1996) suggested that BIPV and wind turbines have the additional advantage of producing energy integrated into buildings in an urban area near the energy demand
Summary
Malaysia depends mostly on fossil fuel as the main source of energy generation. As the fossil fuel depleting, several initiatives have been taken By the Malaysian Government to Reduce the Fossil Fuel Dependency by Introducing Renewable Energy (RE) as an alternative source of energy. Solar energy has been acknowledged as a free and infinite source of energy. Solar energy provides an alternative energy source where there is no pollution of the environment and decreases the rate of depletion of energy reserves (Sharan, 2008). Solar energy is undeniably safe, free and abundantly sources of renewable energy that available (Peng et al, 2011). Commercial and residential buildings consume nearly one-half of the total energy used (Gan and Riffat, 2004). Most of the energy is used for heating, cooling, lighting and climatize the indoor space for occupant’s comfort (Koyunbaba and Yilmaz, 2012)
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