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Can commercial building rooftops be used for solar PV?

Conclusion Commercial buildings are an important part of the building stock in any country. This research aims to investigate the utilizability of commercial building rooftops in KSA for the application of solar PV. The study investigated 105 buildings including 47 shopping malls, 38 office buildings, 15 hotels, and 5 hospitals.

Can office buildings benefit from solar photovoltaic roofs?

Office buildings present significant potential for the installation of solar photovoltaic roofs. This cluster includes key terms such as building shape, residential energy model, efficient design, HVAC demand, and building energy simulation.

Do commercial buildings use solar PV?

Commercial buildings, however, have not thus far been investigated for their roof utilization for solar PV. The present study aims to explore the prospects of solar PV in commercial buildings in KSA. It thus addresses a major gap in the literature by investigating commercial buildings for their PV utiliazability.

Can solar panels be installed in commercial buildings in KSA?

Commercial buildings have not been explored for PV application. Buildings in KSA, like the rest of the Middle Eastern region, have flat roofs. Also, these building rooftops pose a wide range of restrictions towards the installation of PV panels. Residential buildings have been studied for their roof utilization [2, 5].

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