Performance trends and lifecycle savings of implemented solar photovoltaic system in housing development under tropical climat

Dabdoob, Rawia Marwan and Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen (2019) Performance trends and lifecycle savings of implemented solar photovoltaic system in housing development under tropical climat. International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 7 (2). pp. 695-703. ISSN 2320-5407

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Abstract

Along with the green movement in Malaysia, this paper seeks (1) to investigate the performance trends of employed solar photovoltaic system in housing development under tropical climate, (2) to determine the lifecycle savings and payback period of this technology. The research focuses on Mesra Terrace Development which is a Low density housing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as a case study. The research employed a quantitative method for the data collection. The empirical assessment of the after occupancy performance is based on the analysis of energy power as well as savings in both designed and operational phases. The findings indicate that actual energy savings and lifecycle savings have exceeded the estimated values during design phase. Bedsides, the lifecycle saving of the solar photovoltaic system in homes depends so far on the governmental green programs along with the local green industry and market.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2521/71966
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Solar photovoltaic system, estimated energy saving, actual energy consumption, lifecycle savings, payback period.
Subjects:	T Technology > TH Building construction > TH1000 Systems of building construction T Technology > TH Building construction > TH6014 Environmental engineering.
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Applied Arts and Design
Depositing User:	Dr puteri shireen jahnkassim
Date Deposited:	06 May 2019 08:41
Last Modified:	06 Mar 2020 11:56
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/71966

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