Research Article

The Effect of Photovoltaic Panels on the Rooftop Temperature in the EnergyPlus Simulation Environment

Table 1

Overall heat-transfer coefficients for the BIPV house.

StructureMain materials (from outside to inside)Overall heat-transfer coefficient (W/(m2⋅K))

Exterior wallsConcrete panel0.8
Fiberglass insulation
Dry wall

RoofConcrete panel0.5
Plastic benzoic (XPS) board
Dry wall

FloorWooden floor1.0
Fiberglass insulation
Wooden floor

Windows6 clear + 12 argon (Ar) + 6 Low-E2.3
Glass-fiber reinforced polyurethane (GRPU) door and window profile

DoorSolid wood2.0