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Challenges to the Installation of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic on an Atrium in Malaysia

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The Green Energy Office (GEO) building showcases the sole building-integrated photovoltaic incorporated into its atrium architecture in Malaysia. Previous studies focus on the energy performance and indoor environment of this atrium. However, architectural design issues and challenges of integrating a photovoltaic (PV) system onto this building atrium were not studied and discussed. This paper presents findings from semi-structured interviews involving relevant stakeholders and site observations. Results reveal various challenges such as aesthetic concerns, indoor environment, project costs, rainwater leakages, and compatibility of the installed inverter. This study presents a path for solutions to BIPV installation issues. It provides recommendations for improvements to form references for future installations of BIPV systems onto building atria in Malaysia and other similar contexts.

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  1. Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Muhammad Azzam Ismail & Tan Aik Peng

  2. Politeknik Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Fahanim Abdul Rashid

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  1. Department of Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

    Ar Meor Mohammad Fared Bin Meor Razali

  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia

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Ismail, M.A., Rashid, F.A., Peng, T.A. (2021). Challenges to the Installation of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic on an Atrium in Malaysia. In: Bin Meor Razali, A.M.M.F., Awang, M., Emamian, S.S. (eds) Advances in Civil Engineering Materials. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 139. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6560-5_30

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