The potential of the effect of insulation and photovoltaic panel use in buildings on energy performance for Turkey and LCC analysis

Abstract

This study was carried out in a building located in Antalya in order to determine the optimum combinations of different levels of improvement and PV panel use in existing buildings in terms of energy saving and LCC. Within the framework of TS 825 Thermal Insulation Rules in Buildings, which is the national standard in Turkey, three different levels of insulation in walls, roofs, floors and windows and three different numbers of PV panels for energy production were determined. 18 different alternatives obtained using the orthogonal array for five factors with three levels analyzed have been made. In terms of energy savings, the scenario with the highest levels of insulation for walls, roofs, floors and windows and the use of 12 PV panels is the optimum combination that produces all of its energy needs and switches to surplus energy with +KW after consumption. In terms of LCC, the alternative with 12 PV panels, where wall, floor and windows are the highest and the roof is insulated at level 2, is the best combination. PV panel integration was found to be the most effective parameter in terms of energy savings and LCC.