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Solar Hybrid Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT)
Façade for Heating, Cooling and Electricity
Generation

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F. Butera*, R.S. Adhikari*, N. Aste*, and R. Bracco**
*Dept. Building Environment Sciences & Technology-BEST, Politecnico di Milano, Via Garofalo 39, 20133 Milano (Italy)
**Fiat Research Centre (CRF), Strada Torino 50, 10043 Orbassano (Italy)

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abstract
Under a scientific and technical cooperation between CRF and Politecnico di Milano, the hybrid photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) façade of the FIAT Research Center (CRF) was realized near Turin in Italy. In the present work, a detailed analysis of monitored data on the thermal and electrical performances of hybrid solar façade is presented. Using the simulation model, an estimated data for annual energy (thermal and electrical) production from the solar façade is also shown. The validation of simulation model with the experimental data is also carried out. Index Terms-- Hybrid solar façade, Photovoltaic-thermal, simulation model , thermal and electrical performance,