dc.contributor.advisor |
Ramachandra T |
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dc.contributor.author |
Fernando HRP |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2022 |
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dc.date.available |
2022 |
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dc.date.issued |
2022 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Fernando, H.R.P. (2022). A Study of application of photovoltaic solar system in detached individual residential buildings in Sri Lanka [Master's theses, University of Moratuwa]. Institutional Repository University of Moratuwa. http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21806 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21806 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Energy, its demand and supply has become one of the defining factors in the economy of many
countries. Sri Lanka (SL) is not an exception where the current demand for the energy is
exceptionally intense and the country is seeking for renewable sources for a more sustainable
energy supply. In present status quo, Sri Lankan energy mix significantly depends on fossil
fuel leading to environmental pollution due to carbon emissions. Research on non-renewable
energy sources is rather a necessity than a luxury. As a result of that, many new energy sources
are introduced to the world. Most importantly, Sri Lanka as a third-world country, costeffective
sustainable solutions for energy generation are essential in reaching a sustainable
goal. The residential building sector accounts for the largest energy consumer when
considering the whole life cycle of the buildings. Briefly, solar photovoltaic (Solar PV) is the
most cost effective, environmentally friendly solution for energy generation in residential
buildings, but the lack of knowledge and misconceptions kept people away from using solar
PV. The contribution of construction project managers in introducing novel energy sources
and finding solutions is of paramount importance. On this note, this research aims to assess
the application of photovoltaic solar system in detached individual residential buildings. The
research apprehends mix method with including a market survey with questionnaires and two
case studies with interviews. The responses for the questionnaire survey were analyzed using
the Relative Important Index. Manual content analysis was carried out to analyze the case
study data. The two case studies represent two households with solar PV and the building
owners responded to the interview survey. This research study compared the effects of energy
consumption due to implementation of PV Solar vs conventional residential buildings, and
identified strategies to enhance solar PV panel application in residential buildings in Sri Lanka.
This research study initially conducted an extensive literature review followed by a market
survey and case studies to conclude that the solar PV is beneficial for the detached individual
residential buildings. Furthermore, the study confirmed that solar PV is a viable for the
conventional energy generating sources in the residential sector. |
en_US |
dc.language.iso |
en |
en_US |
dc.subject |
SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS |
en_US |
dc.subject |
PROJECT MANAGEMENT |
en_US |
dc.subject |
CHALLENGES |
en_US |
dc.subject |
SOLAR PV |
en_US |
dc.subject |
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS |
en_US |
dc.subject |
PROJECT MANAGEMENT- Dissertation |
en_US |
dc.subject |
BUILDING ECONOMICS - Dissertation |
en_US |
dc.title |
A Study of application of photovoltaic solar system in detached individual residential buildings in Sri Lanka |
en_US |
dc.type |
Thesis-Abstract |
en_US |
dc.identifier.faculty |
Architecture |
en_US |
dc.identifier.degree |
MSc In Project Management |
en_US |
dc.identifier.department |
Department of Building Economics |
en_US |
dc.date.accept |
2022 |
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dc.identifier.accno |
TH4936 |
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