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Photovoltaics on flat roofs: Energy considerations

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  • Bayod-Rújula, Angel A.
  • Ortego-Bielsa, Abel
  • Martínez-Gracia, Amaya

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Flat roofs present a large potential of suitable areas for installation of PV (photovoltaic) plants. Flat roof PV installations have the advantage of being able to be optimally positioned with support structures, and the inclination angle can be adjusted.

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  • Bayod-Rújula, Angel A. & Ortego-Bielsa, Abel & Martínez-Gracia, Amaya, 2011. "Photovoltaics on flat roofs: Energy considerations," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 36(4), pages 1996-2010.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:36:y:2011:i:4:p:1996-2010
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2010.04.024
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