II. Solar Panels on Façade Scenario (Case 2: Proposal 1

II. Solar Panels on Façade (top three floor of each building) Scenario (Case 2: Proposal 1)

Figure 11: 3-D view for the Solar Panels on Façade

This model (Figure 11) considered the solar panels on the buildings' last three floors on all four sides (majorly North). This model includes the effects of solar panels on East and West orientations as well. In this scenario, the roof is made of Terracotta tiles, which have a high albedo value and surroundings are covered with more native vegetation for better heat retention. There is a mix of high and medium insulation selected. Also, the roads are simulated with cooling paints (lighter in actual road color). Other than that, the scenario is identical to the actual model.

Materials Used - Moderate/High Insulation, Plexiglass façade, double/single/heat protected façade + PV panels + terracotta tiles

Vegetation – Existing Vegetation with approximate height + increased native vegetation

Roads – Asphalt Road with cooling paint

Climate Condition – 33.8688° S, 151.2093° E

Figure 12: Simulated results for the Solar Panels on Façade

According to the findings of the first proposed model, the maximum temperature 41.46 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature 37.64 degrees Celsius. This shows the drops in the temperature to the actual scenario temperature.