BIPV Façade Energy Performance Simulation Results for Riyadh

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the focus of this simulation study on a 5.6 kWp building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) façade system. The research, authored by Zeinab Abdallah Mohammed Elhassan, models annual electricity production and performance ratios using PVsyst software. The dataset was last updated on April 23, 2026, and is shared under a CC-BY-4.0 license.

Use Cases

• Benchmarking BIPV system performance ratios based on the reported 0.78 to 0.83 range.
• Analyzing strategies to mitigate temperature-related efficiency losses in PV systems based on the ventilated façade configuration.
• Comparing dust accumulation impacts between façade-integrated and rooftop PV installations based on the near-vertical installation detail.
• Estimating annual energy generation for urban BIPV projects based on the reported output of approximately 8,200 kWh.

Strengths

• Includes specific performance metrics: a 5.6 kWp system producing ~8,200 kWh annually with a performance ratio of 0.78-0.83.
• Simulation methodology is described, incorporating site-specific climate data, 3D shading, and thermal modeling.
• Released under a permissive CC-BY-4.0 license, allowing for reuse and redistribution.

Limitations

• Dataset is a 246.3 KB PDF file; the underlying simulation data (e.g., raw time-series, model parameters) is not directly provided as a structured dataset.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred from the report.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for direct computational analysis.

Provenance

Source

figshare, authored by Zeinab Abdallah Mohammed Elhassan.

Collection Method

Simulation-based methodology implemented in PVsyst software.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-23 11:32:28; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (hot-arid urban environment).