SolKit
SolKit results presented at NSB 2026 and BuildSim Nordic 2026
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The contributions addressed both building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and simulation-based assessments of photovoltaic integration in Nordic climates.
1. NSB 2026
Nordic Symposium on Building Physics (NSB 2026), 8.–10. juni 2026, Tampere, Finland
Paper: Modelling and validation of ventilated roofs with BIPV: A case study of a zero-emission building in Norway
Authors: Roberta Moschetti and Alessandro Nocente
The paper presents the development and validation of a numerical model of a ventilated BIPV roof using in situ measurements from the ZEB Laboratory in Trondheim. Implemented in COMSOL Multiphysics, the model simulates coupled airflow, heat transfer, surface-to-surface radiation, and moisture transport within the ventilated roof cavity. It is validated against measured temperature and relative humidity data for two summer periods with different climatic conditions.
2. BuildSim Nordic 2026
4th International Nordic Conference on Building Performance Simulation, 19.–21. august 2026, Umeå, Sweden
Paper: Simulation-based assessment of PV integration on complex roof geometries in Nordic climates: building-scale analysis and neighborhood-scale implications
Authors: Alireza Norouziasas, Roberta Moschetti, Bjørn Petter Jelle, Matteo Formolli, Marta Sofia Caja Martínez, Nicolás Martínez Tárrega, and Gabriele Lobaccaro
The study evaluates photovoltaic integration on complex roof geometries in Norway and investigates how building-scale solar simulations can support neighbourhood-scale energy planning. Different PV technologies and installation strategies were compared with respect to energy production, costs, payback period, installation complexity, and architectural integration.
These contributions highlight the wide range of research within the SolKit project, including building-scale hygrothermal performance, BIPV integration, and simulation-driven evaluations of solar potential at both building and neighbourhood levels. The findings support the creation of buildings that are more sustainable, energy-efficient, and resilient to climate change.
