A shift to renewable sources of electricity is an urgent need in achieving global carbon reductions. Solar technologies can provide clean and sustainable energy onsite. Urban areas are experiencing a growing expansion of solar technology deployment on the building envelope, including roofs and facades. The installation of solar technology in built heritage areas is controversial because historic elements can be modified or obscured, thus altering the character of the building. Social acceptance of solar technology in built heritage areas has become an outstanding issue in energy research. This study reviews research on the use of solar technology in built heritage buildings and areas to understand the barriers to social acceptance.
Social acceptability of solar technologies in built heritage areas
Lucchi, Elena;
2025-01-01
Abstract
A shift to renewable sources of electricity is an urgent need in achieving global carbon reductions. Solar technologies can provide clean and sustainable energy onsite. Urban areas are experiencing a growing expansion of solar technology deployment on the building envelope, including roofs and facades. The installation of solar technology in built heritage areas is controversial because historic elements can be modified or obscured, thus altering the character of the building. Social acceptance of solar technology in built heritage areas has become an outstanding issue in energy research. This study reviews research on the use of solar technology in built heritage buildings and areas to understand the barriers to social acceptance.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
