Optimization of energy from building integrated photovoltaic of high-rise buildings in Thailand

This project is to find the method to optimize the energy from Building Integrated Photovoltaic System in high rise building. Firstly, the solar irradiance potential of vertical surfaces of high-rise building is analyzed in Bangkok, Thailand. With these irradiance values, the optimal size and placement of BIPV module on east, west and south façades of the building is analyzed in order to minimize the building energy usage from the electricity grid. The BIPV system is optimized using the Genetic Algorithm Optimization method in MATLAB. The output results include the optimal surface area used by BIPV module in east, west and south surfaces, the annual energy output of the system, cost of the system and energy cost saving of BIPV system and the amount of CO2 which can be reduced by BIPV system. Integrating the BIPV system into the building will make the building more sustainable and could help to achieve the net-zero emission. This approach will provide the optimal sizing and strategy to implement the BIPV in high-rise building and contribute the future trend of smart energy system.