Photosynthesis of Plant and Photovoltaic Integrated Application of Buildings

Abstract:

As the most important means of solar energy application, photovoltaic performance has significant impact on human energy systems, much like the role of photosynthesis in the plant of ecosystem. In this aspect, photovoltaic and its integration with building and urban ecosystem are related to the theory of ecology, and the balance between society and nature. This paper puts forward the bionic conception of plant and on the basis of the recent researches on photosynthesis to interpret current solar utilization methodologies, especially the building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV), and the BIPV impact on urban environment. Based on the performance evaluation of the new photovoltaic module with green electricity, heating and cooling poly-generation, a hint was given that eco-solar buildings need learn from the process of photosynthesis of plants and the closed cycle of nature.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 357-360)
• Pages: 467-473
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.357-360.467
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Bao Quan Yin, Yi Ping Wang, Li Zhu, Yong Cui
• Keywords: Bionics Design, BIPV, Photosynthesis, Photovoltaic Radiant Panel, Tree

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