PRODUCTIVITY OF PV FACADES IN CHARACTERISTIC PERIODS WITH DIFFERENT ENERGY DEMAND FOR LIGHTING

Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the possibilities of using energy generated by an experimental photovoltaic
façade located on the building of the Technical University of Lodz, on the eastern elevation. The energy
produced by the façade was designed to cover the demand for lighting in an office room. Research was carried
out during the years 2015 - 2017 in selected periods of the year. The analysis showed that the winter
and transitional periods generated much less electricity compared to the summer period, which is inversely
proportional to the energy demand for artificial lighting in the office room.