Climate-Responsive Design of Photovoltaic Façades in Hot Climates: Materials, Technologies, and Implementation Strategies
With the intensification of global climate change, buildings in hot climate zones face increasing challenges related to high energy consumption and thermal comfort. Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) façades, which combine power generation and energy saving potential, require further optimizati...
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| description | With the intensification of global climate change, buildings in hot climate zones face increasing challenges related to high energy consumption and thermal comfort. Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) façades, which combine power generation and energy saving potential, require further optimization in their climate-adaptive design. Most existing studies primarily focus on the photoelectric conversion efficiency of PV modules, yet there is a lack of systematic analysis of the coupled effects of temperature, humidity, and solar radiation intensity on PV performance. Moreover, the current literature rarely addresses the regional material degradation patterns, integrated cooling solutions, or intelligent control systems suitable for hot and humid climates. There is also a lack of practical, climate specific design guidelines that connect theoretical technologies with real world applications. This paper systematically reviews BIPV façade design strategies following a climate zoning framework, summarizing research progress from 2019 to 2025 in the areas of material innovation, thermal management, light regulation strategies, and parametric design. A climate responsive strategy is proposed to address the distinct challenges of humid hot and dry hot climates. Finally, this study discusses the barriers and challenges of BIPV system applications in hot climates and highlights future research directions. Unlike previous reviews, this paper offers a multi-dimensional synthesis that integrates climatic classification, material suitability, passive and active cooling strategies, and intelligent optimization technologies. It further provides regionally differentiated recommendations for façade design and outlines a unified framework to guide future research and practical deployment of BIPV systems in hot climates. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4dcdd4eae688467ea3ae8db3d52d0c9b2025-08-20T02:33:31ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-05-011510164810.3390/buildings15101648Climate-Responsive Design of Photovoltaic Façades in Hot Climates: Materials, Technologies, and Implementation StrategiesXiaohui Wu0Yanfeng Wang1Shile Deng2Ping Su3Power Grid Planning Research Center, Guangdong Power Grid Co., Guangzhou 510220, ChinaPower Grid Planning Research Center, Guangdong Power Grid Co., Guangzhou 510220, ChinaSchool of Architecture, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, ChinaSchool of Architecture, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, ChinaWith the intensification of global climate change, buildings in hot climate zones face increasing challenges related to high energy consumption and thermal comfort. Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) façades, which combine power generation and energy saving potential, require further optimization in their climate-adaptive design. Most existing studies primarily focus on the photoelectric conversion efficiency of PV modules, yet there is a lack of systematic analysis of the coupled effects of temperature, humidity, and solar radiation intensity on PV performance. Moreover, the current literature rarely addresses the regional material degradation patterns, integrated cooling solutions, or intelligent control systems suitable for hot and humid climates. There is also a lack of practical, climate specific design guidelines that connect theoretical technologies with real world applications. This paper systematically reviews BIPV façade design strategies following a climate zoning framework, summarizing research progress from 2019 to 2025 in the areas of material innovation, thermal management, light regulation strategies, and parametric design. A climate responsive strategy is proposed to address the distinct challenges of humid hot and dry hot climates. Finally, this study discusses the barriers and challenges of BIPV system applications in hot climates and highlights future research directions. Unlike previous reviews, this paper offers a multi-dimensional synthesis that integrates climatic classification, material suitability, passive and active cooling strategies, and intelligent optimization technologies. It further provides regionally differentiated recommendations for façade design and outlines a unified framework to guide future research and practical deployment of BIPV systems in hot climates.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/10/1648BIPVphotovoltaic façadeshot climates |
| spellingShingle | Xiaohui Wu Yanfeng Wang Shile Deng Ping Su Climate-Responsive Design of Photovoltaic Façades in Hot Climates: Materials, Technologies, and Implementation Strategies Buildings BIPV photovoltaic façades hot climates |
| title | Climate-Responsive Design of Photovoltaic Façades in Hot Climates: Materials, Technologies, and Implementation Strategies |
| title_full | Climate-Responsive Design of Photovoltaic Façades in Hot Climates: Materials, Technologies, and Implementation Strategies |
| title_fullStr | Climate-Responsive Design of Photovoltaic Façades in Hot Climates: Materials, Technologies, and Implementation Strategies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Climate-Responsive Design of Photovoltaic Façades in Hot Climates: Materials, Technologies, and Implementation Strategies |
| title_short | Climate-Responsive Design of Photovoltaic Façades in Hot Climates: Materials, Technologies, and Implementation Strategies |
| title_sort | climate responsive design of photovoltaic facades in hot climates materials technologies and implementation strategies |
| topic | BIPV photovoltaic façades hot climates |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/10/1648 |
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