BIM-Based Framework for Photovoltaic Systems: Advancing Technologies, Overcoming Challenges, and Enhancing Sustainable Building Performance
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: Building integrated photovoltaic systems (BIPV) is a strategy to achieve energy self-sufficiency in buildings. However, photovoltaic (PV) energy production presents challenges due to its intermittent nature, characterized by variations and uncertainties associated with solar radiation and interference from the building's surroundings. Therefore, BIM enables energy simulations and solar performance analyses during the design phase of buildings. In this context, this paper aims to identify the key strategies for integrating BIM and photovoltaic energy production systems and how these ap-proaches support the development of sustainable projects. This paper applies the sys-tematic literature review methodology associated with bibliometric analysis, content analysis, and coding of 63 articles. The findings reveal an annual research growth rate of 19.62%, with contributions from 268 authors and an international co-authorship rate of 22.22%. The paper identifies the core research trends in the BIM-PV context through thematic maps. It identifies four dimensions (divided into 32 codes) related to BIM-PV projects related to BIPV applications, parametric tools for energy simulation, challenges, and potential benefits. The literature findings are summarized in four the-oretical propositions structured in an integrative framework. Finally, the article maps five key applications of BIM-PV integration, their problems to solve, and the limita-tions of establishing theoretical and managerial contributions.
Source: Sustainability
DOI: 10.3390/su17083695
Institution: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Language: English
Subfield: Building and Construction
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,896
Award: G29316538
OpenAlex ID: W4409606675