%0 Journal Article
%T Experimental Investigation on the Performances of Innovative PV Vertical Structures
%J Photonics | An Open Access Journal from MDPI
%D 2019
%R https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics6030086
%X The sustainable development of our planet is considerably related to a relevant reduction of CO 2 global emissions, with building consumption contributing more than 40%. In this scenario, new technological conceptions, such as building-integrated photovoltaic technology, emerged in order to satisfy the requirements of sustainability imposed by the European Union. Therefore, the aim of this work is to provide a technical and economical comparison of the performances of different vertical-mounted innovative photovoltaic systems, potentially integrated on a building instead of on traditional windows or glass walls. The proposed investigation was carried out by means of experimental tests on three different next-generation vertical structures. The related results are described and discussed, highlighting the advantages and the drawbacks of the proposed technologies. View Full-Tex
%U https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/6/3/86