Sustainable Preservation: Design of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels for Listed Buildings in Scotland with Consideration of Cleaning Methods

Shobande, Rasheed; Sellami, Nazmi

Abstract

Improving energy efficiency in listed buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by using a monocrystalline solar PV system with the Dar-Al-Arqam mosque in Edinburgh as a case study. Leveraging PVsyst simulation software, various solar PV design scenarios are evaluated. The results suggest the west wing of the roof is optimal for solar PV installation, demonstrating that PV panels can economically reduce emissions while preserving the building’s integrity. Different cleaning methods were investigated and the one best suited for the location is the natural cleaning method.

Citation

Shobande, R., & Sellami, N. (2024, June). Sustainable Preservation: Design of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels for Listed Buildings in Scotland with Consideration of Cleaning Methods. Presented at ASWEC 2024: 4th Annual Conference Solar and Wind Power, Edinburgh

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (published)
• Conference Name: ASWEC 2024: 4th Annual Conference Solar and Wind Power
• Start Date: Jun 4, 2024
• End Date: Jun 6, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Jul 29, 2024
• Publication Date: Jul 29, 2024
• Deposit Date: Aug 9, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 9, 2024
• Electronic ISSN: 2673-4591
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 71
• Issue: 1
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2024071003
• Keywords: sustainable, solar PV, cleaning methods, listed buildings, preservation