研究目的
To examine features, functions and limitations of current solar PV design and management tools in relation to geophysical, technical, economic and environment aspects and based on the users’ perspectives.
研究成果
The findings showed that none of the examined software and apps can cater all the factors pertaining to PV project design and management. Therefore, this study proposes a decision support system providing the main features: (1) a localized data repository which will include weather information, building regulations, energy consumptions in different building sectors, utility prices, construction and maintenance costs, contract types, financial modes, carbon emission factors and government incentive schemes; (2) efficient 3D model creation of the physical environment; (3) Hourly comparison of energy input and output; (4) PV layout design optimisation; (5) Simulated installation process and impact analysis; (6) Monitoring and inspection modules with auto diagnosing function; (7) PV system performance recording; and (8) sensitivity analysis and scenario based decision making support.
研究不足
The current PV design and management tools cannot satisfy all aspects of PV design and management. 14 solar PV design and management application problems were identified.
