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A recent study published in the International Journal of Thermal Sciences by researchers from the University of Trieste and the University of Science and Technology of China investigates the fire performance of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) facades. The research focuses on the impact of tilt angles exceeding 30 degrees on the thermal behavior of these systems. Findings indicate that such configurations can significantly delay thermal failures, enhancing the safety and resilience of BIPV installations. This study provides valuable insights for the design and optimization of safer, more efficient BIPV facades in modern architecture.
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We are pleased to announce that the 3FiRES project has been featured in the latest issue of Platinum – business leaders (November 2024). The article, found on page 129, highlights the project's key objectives and innovations in the field of engineering and resilience.
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An invited oral presentation has been delivered by the Italian PI prof. Chiara Bedon in Florence, during the 1st IPV - International Photovoltaic Conference. She presented some 3FiRES results to international experts on photovoltaics, with the contribution “Challenges and gaps in modelling the thermo-mechanical performance of glass-glass BIPV modules exposed to fire accidents”, co-authored by Chiara Bedon, Yu Wang, Riccardo Del Bello, Lorenzo Veronese, Marco Fasan.
🔗 More details about this international scientific event can be found in: IPVC – Integrated Photovoltaic Conference
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The "First-year 3FiRES Booklet" (edited by Chiara Bedon and Yu Wang) has been published by EUT - Edizioni UniversitĂ Trieste. The Open Access book presents some major outcomes from the first year Workshop and some international network updates about "Research on BIPV Photovoltaic Facades for Fire Spread Mechanisms, Structural Failures and Resilience Improvement Methodologies".
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The most important intenational magazine about photovoltaic innovation and technology talks about research results of 3FiRES project
A recent study by researchers from the University of Trieste and the University of Science and Technology of China reveals that increasing the tilt angle of solar modules beyond 30 degrees can significantly delay thermal failures. The research demonstrates that higher tilt angles improve heat dissipation, increasing the time to failure under extreme conditions.
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