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A Study of application of photovoltaic solar system in detached individual residential buildings in Sri Lanka

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dc.contributor.advisor Ramachandra T
dc.contributor.author Fernando HRP
dc.date.accessioned 2022
dc.date.available 2022
dc.date.issued 2022
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
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21806
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
dc.identifier.accno TH4936 en_US


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