Photovoltaic and Thermal solar concentrator integrated into a dynamic shading device

This paper presents the design of a Photovoltaic/Thermal solar concentrator (PV/ST) integrated into a system for external shading device suitable for different building typologies such as office facilities or residential houses. The paper addresses the problem of designing efficient shading devices for buildings. The novelty of this project is a dynamic design for shading devices, new in the market of photovoltaic and concentrator systems, that changing orientation and configuration, allows the best lighting comfort in buildings while producing energy.