Autors: Stanchev, P. A., Vacheva, G. I., Hinov, N. L.
Title: Performance Assessment of Vertical Oriented PV Modules on a Fence Structure
Keywords: Energy efficiency, Fence-mounted, PV plants, residential areas, Vertical PV modules

Abstract: This study investigates the performance of vertically mounted photovoltaic (PV) modules installed on a fence structure with a south and west orientation. Such a configuration offers advantages in environments with limited space, such as residential areas, roadside infrastructures, and urban areas. The evaluation focuses on the energy yield, solar radiation absorption, and evaluation of the performance of a vertically oriented photovoltaic system during different seasons. Simulation modeling using meteorological data and angle-specific irradiation profiles was conducted to evaluate the variations in performance between south and west-facing panels. The results provide different generation patterns depending on the orientation and time of day, with west-facing modules showing improved power output during the afternoon hours. The results provide information for optimizing fence-integrated photovoltaic installations and highlight their potential for distributed energy production, especially when ground or rooftop installations are not feasible.

References

  1. Masna, S., Morse, S. M., Hayibo, K. S., & Pearce, J. M. (2023). The potential for fencing to be used as low-cost solar photovoltaic racking. Solar Energy, 256, 1–11.
  2. Wadhawan, S. R., & Pearce, J. M. (2017). Power and energy potential of mass-scale photovoltaic noise barrier deployment: A case study for the U.S. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 81, 1–10.
  3. Hayibo, K. S., & Pearce, J. M. (2022). Optimal inverter and wire selection for solar photovoltaic fencing applications. Renewable Energy Focus, 42, 1–9.
  4. Campana, P. E., Stridh, B., & Amaducci, S. (2021). Optimisation of vertically mounted agrivoltaic systems. Journal of Cleaner Production, 293, 126–133.
  5. Vandewetering, N., Hayibo, K. S., & Pearce, J. M. (2022). Open-Source Design and Economics of Manual Variable-Tilt Angle DIY Wood-Based Solar Photovoltaic Racking System. Designs, 6(3), 1–15.
  6. Yuan, F., Yu, Y., Yang, M., Miao, R., & Hu, X. (2022). Cost-Benefit Analysis of Implementing Solar Photovoltaic Structural Snow Fences in Minnesota. Journal of Cold Regions Engineering, 36(2), 1–10.
  7. Araki, I., Tatsunokuchi, M., Nakahara, H., & Tomita, T. (2009). Bifacial PV system in Aichi Airport-site Demonstrative Research Plant for New Energy Power Generation. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 93(6–7), 1–6.
  8. Nordmann, T., & Clavadetscher, L. (2004). PV on noise barriers. Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, 12(5), 1–7.
  9. Li, R., Wu, M., Aleid, S., Zhang, C., & Wang, W. (2022). An integrated solar-driven system produces electricity with fresh water and crops in arid regions. Cell Reports Physical Science, 3(3), 1–12.
  10. Thompson, E. P., et al. (2020). Tinted Semi-Transparent Solar Panels Allow Concurrent Production of Crops and Electricity on the Same Cropland. Advanced Energy Materials, 10(15), 1–9.
  11. La Notte, L., Giordano, L., Calabrò, E., Bedini, R., & Colla, G. (2020). Hybrid and organic photovoltaics for greenhouse applications. Applied Energy, 276, 1–10.

Issue

2025 10th Conference on Lighting, Lighting 2025 - Proceedings, 2025, Bulgaria, https://doi.org/10.1109/LIGHTING64836.2025.11081763

Copyright IEEE

Вид: публикация в международен форум, публикация в реферирано издание, индексирана в Scopus