Investigating New Technologies in Buildings (Case Study: Solar Energy for Building Electricity Supply)

In many industrialized countries, there has been a resurgence of interest in new technologies that produce energy utilizing alternative kinds of energy due to the limitations of fossil resources in powering structures. This study initially discusses the potential of new energies in Iran before examining the consequences of using new solar energy technologies to supply buildings with electricity, based on case studies conducted in a Tehrani building. The technical performance of this system is then examined by examining the data collected over a four-year period. The experimental operating plan states that for this system to run continuously for a full year, an auxiliary heating circuit is needed. Real conditions are taken into account in the economic analysis as well, and long-term data is used to document the outcomes. The expenses of utilizing a solar water heater in a residential unit are compared to the energy costs of a similar unit equipped with a conventional gas water heater, taking into account additional energy consumption, building acquisition and commissioning, etc. Using a solar water heater in this country is not cost-effective given the present energy rates, however taking into account worldwide energy prices, the system will pay for itself in 4.5 years. Additionally, it saves roughly $21.5 on environmental pollution remediation costs and generates 81% less pollutants.

Investigating New Technologies in Buildings (Case Study: Solar Energy for Building Electricity Supply) Keywords:

Architecture , building , economy , solar energy , electricity , technology , fossil resources