Development Of A Solar Pv Simulation Tool Compatible With The Industry Foundation Classes (ifc)

GUPTA, Apeksha; CEMESOVA, Alexandra; J HOPFE, Christina; REZGUI, Yacine; SWEET, Tracy

doi:https://doi.org/10.26868/25222708.2013.1280

Conference Paper

Proceedings of Building Simulation 2013: 13th Conference of IBPSA

Development Of A Solar Pv Simulation Tool Compatible With The Industry Foundation Classes (ifc)

Apeksha GUPTA, Alexandra CEMESOVA, Christina J HOPFE, Yacine REZGUI, Tracy SWEET

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26868/25222708.2013.1280
Abstract: With the construction industry moving rapidly towards Building Information Modelling (BIM), it is essential that various analysis tools used in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) domain are interoperable with a non-proprietary open BIM schema such as the Industry Foundation Classes (IFCs). To the authors’ knowledge, stand-alone solar PV simulation tools in the market are not BIM compliant. The paper presents a multi-model concept centered on the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) schema linked to a PV simulation model. A tool is developed as a proof-of-concept and validated against other simulation tools to encourage the adoption of solar PV technology in construction projects.
Pages: 3802 - 3809
Paper:

bs2013_1280

Proceedings of Building Simulation 2013: 13th Conference of IBPSA

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Development Of A Solar Pv Simulation Tool Compatible With The Industry Foundation Classes (ifc)