Solar analysis using building information modeling (BIM) Block A UTHM Campus Pagoh - Case study

In the context of solar radiation analysis, the solar study provides results to assist in tracking solar energy throughout the building's design. In this analysis, Building Information Modeling (BIM) is used to evaluate appropriate locations for installing photovoltaic (PV) solar panels at Block A UTHM Campus Pagoh building. These instruments are used to measure and quantify the solar potential of this building accurately. The method demonstrates the largest area of building roofs capable of achieving total solar energy insolation. With different surface areas of the roof, PV solar panels can be determined based on cumulative insolation in every part of the roofs of the case study. With the highest cumulative insolation (CI) of 520 kWh and 0.15 kWh/m2 achieved for Part A, the results help determine PV solar panel installation and propose an accurate simulation input for solar analysis of the case study. This study shows solar analysis using BIM helps determine a proper PV solar panel installation location and enables accurate and efficient simulation input for solar analysis.