RT Journal Article
A1 Dean Anggara  Putra
A1 Rahmat  Rahmat 
A1 Rifo Nurlaksana  Restu
A1 Jefri  Imron 
A1 Marhaendra  Natawibawa
A1 Hery  Sumardiyanto
T1 Comparison of prototype designs of wavy solar roof tiles and flat solar roof tiles for BIPV applications
JF Journal of Engineering and High Technology
YR 2025
VO 1
IS 1
SP 20-28
AB This study compares the design efficiencies of two types of solar roof tile prototypes—flat and curved—in converting solar energy into electrical energy. Both types of solar tiles were tested under similar environmental conditions, including the light intensity, temperature, and roof tilt angle. The key parameters analyzed included output power, energy conversion efficiency, and performance stability over a defined period. The experimental results indicate that the flat solar roof tile exhibits a slightly higher conversion efficiency under optimal irradiation conditions. However, the curved solar roof tile demonstrated better performance in capturing light at varying incident angles, particularly during the morning and late afternoon, owing to its curved shape, which enables more uniform light absorption throughout the day. The study concludes that the selection of a solar roof tile type should be tailored to geographical conditions and specific user needs, as each design offers distinct advantages in terms of efficiency and installation flexibility.
K1 solar roof tiles, flat and curved prototypes,  energy conversion efficiency,  incident light angle, photovoltaic performance, building-integrated photovoltaics
LK https://journal.privietlab.org/index.php/JEHT/article/view/520
ER