Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] Generator:Photovoltaic

[Linda Lawrie <linda@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Not sure it works to apply a PV to a window.  Won't get
you what you want.  But must not be "detected".

At 08:41 AM 1/7/2012, Ng Poh Khai wrote:


> Dear all,
>  
> I am trying to simulate a semi-transparent photovoltaic by applying a PV
> generator to a window.  I chose the IntgratedSurfaceOutsideFace as
> the Heat Transfer Integration Mode.  
>  
> According to the Input-Output Reference, it states that for the
> IntegratedSurfaceOutsideFace Mode, "The cell temperature is obtained
> from the outside face of the Surface:Heat Transfer named in the previous
> field. Energy exported by the module is removed from the heat transfer
> surface".
>  
> I tried comparing the "Window Heat Gain Energy" and
> "Window transmitted Solar" for the window with and without PV
> and even changed the efficiency but the values remained the same.
>  
> If the energy is exported from the heat transfer surface, shoudnt the
> heat gain and transmitted solar be lower as the PV generates more
> energy?
>  
> Can someone help me with this?
>  
> Thank you!
>  
> Best Regards,
> Poh Khai

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