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Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy has emerged as an innovation for greenhouse gas reduction in the building and construction industry due to the calculable advantages it possesses. Although there is evidence supporting the inclusion of small-scale roof-mounted PV systems in detached houses, limited studies have been conducted on the implementation of PV in the commercial sector especially within high-density urban areas. This study conducted a detailed value assessment to optimize the cost of applying PV systems in a high-density city area of Melbourne. The Net Present Value results evidence the feasibility to apply roof-mounted polycrystalline PV products in the case study buildings. This research supports investors’ decisions by understanding the financial values of prefabricated PV systems in high-density regions and provides suggestions to building professionals on value-for-money design.
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Suntech Power (http://www.suntech-power.com/) is a leading solar photovoltaic manufacturer in the world. The selected PV product is one of the popular systems applied in Australia.
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Yang, R.J., Carre, A. (2019). A Feasibility Study and Assessment: Distributed Solar System in High-Density Areas. In: Rajagopalan, P., Andamon, M., Moore, T. (eds) Energy Performance in the Australian Built Environment. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-7880-4_11
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