SolKit

Work Package 1: BIPV Component

Lead: NTNU, Prof. Bjørn Petter Jelle (with a 3-year PhD position)
Research Question (RQ1): How does Norway’s climate affect the performance of BIPV components, and what principles guide their optimization?

Tasks:

• T1.1: Investigate energy performance and weather protection of BIPV components through laboratory and field studies.
• T1.2: Assess durability and lifespan of BIPV under exposure to Norwegian climate conditions and aging tests in lab and field environments.
• T1.3: Explore new, innovative BIPV solutions adapted to Nordic conditions.

Main Deliverables:

• D1.1: Report on challenges related to BIPV functionality.
• D1.2: Feasibility report for development and implementation of new BIPV components.

Work Package 2: BIPV in Buildings

Lead: SINTEF, Lars Gullbrekken
Research Question (RQ2): How can we improve the resilience and efficiency of BIPV integration in Norwegian climate conditions and simplify the construction process?

Tasks:

• T2.1: Analyze moisture and heat transfer in BIPV systems, focusing on ventilated roofs and façades.
• T2.2: Develop construction details and design principles for optimal BIPV integration across different Norwegian climate zones.

Main Deliverables:

• D2.1: Reference values for air gaps behind BIPV, integrated into the SolKit database.
• D2.2: Guidelines for optimal BIPV construction and installation practices.
• D2.3: Catalog of details for representative BIPV configurations in roofs and façades.

Work Package 3: BIPV in Neighborhoods

Lead: NTNU, Prof. Gabriele Lobaccaro (with a 1-year researcher position, Mattia Manni)
Research Question (RQ3): How can we identify optimal urban surfaces for BIPV installation at the neighborhood level, and how does large-scale BIPV deployment enhance community energy resilience and flexibility?

Tasks:

• T3.1: Identify and optimize areas for BIPV installations based on technology and location.
• T3.2: Define strategies for energy resilience and flexibility in neighborhoods.

Main Deliverables:

• D3.1: Report on key indicators for neighborhood energy performance.
• D3.2: Implementation plan for energy optimization at the neighborhood level.

Work Package 4: Sustainability

Lead: SINTEF, Arian Loli
Research Question (RQ4): What are the environmental and economic benefits of BIPV systems from a life cycle perspective, and how can they be effectively assessed and utilized in the planning and design phase?

Tasks:

• T4.1: Assess the environmental impact of BIPV systems with a focus on CO₂ emissions.
• T4.2: Evaluate life cycle costs of BIPV systems.
• T4.3: Define typical values for life cycle CO₂ emissions and costs related to construction, installation, and use of BIPV systems.

Main Deliverables:

• D4.1: Guidelines for life cycle assessments of BIPV systems in Norway.
• D4.2: Contribution to WP2 catalog with environmental and economic impacts.
• D4.3: Mathematical models for LCA and LCC evaluation.

Work Package 5: Data Processing and Tool Development

Lead: SINTEF, Alessandro Nocente

Tasks:

• T5.1: Planning, coordination, and implementation of the measurement campaign.
• T5.2: Data management and analysis from pilot projects.
• T5.3: Tool development for evaluation of BIPV systems.

Main Deliverables:

• D5.1: Pilot reports with key information.
• D5.2: Solar database from pilot studies.
• D5.3: User-friendly tool prototype.