Computational fluid dynamics

A transient multiphysics modeling framework for microclimate in photovoltaic-integrated green roofs

Rooftop photovoltaic (RPV) systems can increase local temperatures and reduce module efficiency due to high solar absorption, whereas photovoltaic-integrated green roofs (PVIGR) can mitigate these thermal effects through their vegetated layers. Given …

Analyzing the interactions between photovoltaic system and its ambient environment using CFD techniques: A review

Since the utilization of renewable energy is crucial to achieve carbon neutrality, the global installation of photovoltaic (PV) devices has been growing exponentially in the past decade. As outdoor devices, PV will interact with the ambient …