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A TECHNICAL-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF MICRO PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLUTIONS FOR URBAN BUILDINGS
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Paper presents a technical and economic analysis of the implementation of renewable energy solutions in urban buildings by installing balcony photovoltaic systems. It has been calculated that if 25% of all urban homes in Romania had a balcony photovoltaic system, a total installed power of approximately 1,058 MW would result. The legislative, technical and economic challenges that may hinder the development of these balcony photovoltaic solutions in Europe are analyzed. Information is presented on the influence on urban architecture according to current scientific research. The case study analyzed members of a community that installed balcony photovoltaic systems and optimized the location to increase renewable energy production.
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