PV PANELS

Monocrystalline PV Panels (Mono-SI)

reaching up to 20%
Use in solar water heating systems on rooftops.
Integration into building facades.
Long lifespan with warranties of 25 to 30 years.
High efficiency and power output.
Energy-intensive production with hazardous
Requires less roof space.
chemicals.
Minimal waste generation during production.

$1 to $1.50 per watt.

Circuit breakdown if covered by dirt, snow, shade.
High cost.

Polycrystalline PV Panels
Solar energy
Welcome to "Harnessing Solar Energy: Powering a
Sustainable Future"! In this brochure, we explore the
incredible potential of solar energy and its impact
on architecture, buildings, and cities. Solar energy,
derived from the abundant and renewable power of
the sun, is paving the way for a greener and more
sustainable world.
Lower efficiency
shorter lifespan compared to monocrystalline panels
Affected more by high temperatures
Lower environmental impact in production compared to
monocrystalline panels
installation cost approximately $4,500 to $6,000
Used in small-scale and large-scale
installations, solar farms, houses, and
standalone devices.
Fine performance in shade.
Affordable pricing.
Lower efficiency than monocrystalline panels.
Larger area needed for the same power
output.

Key
Efficiency Cost

Durability Applications Thin-film PV Panels

Environmental impact Advantages less efficient (7% to 18%) compared to crystalline
panels. Geared toward commercial and utility
Disadvantages applications due to larger installation area
Shortest lifespan (10 to 20 years) but fastest
requirements.
Group 1 payback time.
Sarah Amr Flexible and lighter with less silicon content.
Aya Abdelmoaz Lower embodied energy and shorter energy
Sama Mohamed Works in cloudy conditions.
Ganna Youssry payback time.
Salma raouf Average cost of $0.50 to $1 per watt for Less efficient, requiring more space.
Habiba Mohamed Hussien materials. Shorter lifespan and higher heat retention.
Marwan Mazen
 solar heat technology
1.Solar Water Heating:
Active Solar Water Heating Systems:
Direct circulation and indirect circulation systems.
Passive Solar Water Heating Systems:
Integral collector-storage passive systems and thermosyphon
systems.
Importance in Buildings: Energy efficiency, cost savings,
environmental sustainability, energy independence, long-term
investment, and incentives.

SOLAR ENERGY IN CITIES & Building 2. Passive Solar Systems:

Passive Solar Design: Utilizes building design, positioning,
INTEGRATION OF SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES and construction to respond to the environment.
Types: Direct gain, thermal storage, solar greenhouse, and
IN URBAN PLANNING
convective loops.
Passive Solar Heating: Captures and stores solar heat within
Solar Panel-Roofed Structures building materials for warmth.
Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) Passive Solar Cooling: Reduces heat build-up using shading
and convection.
Solar-Powered Public Transit
Importance in Buildings: Enhances energy efficiency,
Solar-Powered Streetlights comfort, well-being, environmental sustainability, cost savings,
Urban solar farms and resilience.

Solar paver

Solar windows 3.Solar Process Heat:

convert sunlight into electricity by keeping
windows transparent
Hairy solar panels
made with nanotechnology, absorb up to 96% of solar
light, offering higher efficiency, structural flexibility,
affordability, and versatility.
Solar ballons
high altitude balloons to carry solar panels
above clouds.
Solar Ventilation Systems: Preheats air using transpired
collectors on south-facing walls.
Solar Heating Mechanism: Concentrator and receiver for
intense heating of water or other materials.
Main Use: Ventilated air in buildings, domestic hot water,
space heating, cooling, and industrial process heat.
CONCULSION
Solar energy is a clean, renewable source of power
that can revolutionize our energy landscape. Through
technologies like PV solar panels and solar thermal
systems, we can integrate solar energy into buildings
and cities, making them more energy-efficient and
environmentally friendly. This integration reduces
reliance on non-renewable resources, lowers carbon
emissions, and lowers energy costs. By embracing
solar energy, we can create a brighter and more
sustainable future for ourselves and future
generations.