Can commercial building rooftops be used for solar PV?

Conclusion Commercial buildings are an important part of the building stock in any country. This research aims to investigate the utilizability of commercial building rooftops in KSA for the application of solar PV. The study investigated 105 buildings including 47 shopping malls, 38 office buildings, 15 hotels, and 5 hospitals.

Are roofs good for solar energy harvesting?

The unique properties of roofs, such as good sunlight incidence, good ventilation conditions, no redundant shielding, and flexible tilt angle for PV panels, are advantageous for solar energy harvesting. Accordingly, roofs present the highest efficiency potential for PV generation systems in buildings (Lin et al., 2014).

Are rooftop photovoltaic systems suitable for building roofs?

Their incorporation into building roofs remains hampered by the inherent optical and thermal properties of commercial solar cells, as well as by esthetic, economic, and social constraints. This study reviews research publications on rooftop photovoltaic systems from building to city scale.

Do commercial buildings use solar PV?

Commercial buildings, however, have not thus far been investigated for their roof utilization for solar PV. The present study aims to explore the prospects of solar PV in commercial buildings in KSA. It thus addresses a major gap in the literature by investigating commercial buildings for their PV utiliazability.

Why should commercial building owners invest in solar PV?

This is a great opportunity for commercial building owners to take advantage of cheap, clean, and sustainable energy sources. Solar PV is one of the most reliable investments in a turbulent market.

Should you install solar on commercial rooftops?

Installing solar on commercial rooftops is a great investment, but it’s not easy. Here’s everything a good energy partner will do to help.