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Study on Compensation Procedures for PV Efficiency Reduction Caused by Changes in Surrounding Buildings: Legal and Theoretical Insights with Case Studies

주변 건축물 변화로 인한 태양광발전 효율 저하의 손해보상 프로세스 연구: 법적·이론적 고찰 및 사례 분석을 중심으로

Ji-Young Eum1
,
Soo-Hwan Cho2*
,
Gyeong-Seok Choi3
엄 지영1
,
조 수환2*
,
최 경석3
1Research Specialist, Department of Building Energy Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology / PhD Student, Department of Energy Grid, Sangmyung University
2Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sangmyung University
3Senior Research Fellow, Department of Building Energy Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology
1한국건설기술연구원 건축에너지연구소, 전임연구원 / 상명대학교 일반대학원 에너지그리드학과, 박사과정
2상명대학교 전기공학전공, 교수
3한국건설기술연구원 건축에너지연구소, 선임연구위원
*Corresponding Author
30 December 2024. pp. 13-24
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Abstract

As part of climate change mitigation and energy transition policies, the importance of building photovoltaic (PV) systems is increasing with the expansion of zero-energy buildings. These systems are gaining attention as key elements in enhancing the energy self-sufficiency of buildings. However, the trend towards high-rise and high-density urban buildings results in reduced power efficiency due to shading for existing PV systems, which reduces their power efficiency. PV systems are vulnerable to potential conflicts and financial setbacks owing to a lack of clear legal protections and compensation procedures to address power efficiency losses due to shading. This study examines the legal and institutional aspects of securing and protecting solar irradiance for building PV systems and proposes solutions to these issues. The methodology includes a comparative evaluation of relevant domestic and international policies, literature reviews, and case study analyses. The overall aim is to develop and suggest comprehensive procedures for damage compensation related to reduced PV power efficiency caused by changes in surrounding buildings. The results of this study can be used as basic data for establishing future policies, improving the legal system to protect the rights of PV system owners, and establishing efficient dispute resolution procedures.

Keywords
Building photovoltaic system
Sunlight rights
Solar access rights
PV power efficiency reduction
Damage compensation procedure
키워드
건물형 태양광발전시스템
일조권
태양광 접근권
태양광 발전효율 저하
손해배상 절차
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  • Publisher :Korean Solar Energy Society
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국태양에너지학회
  • Journal Title :Journal of the Korean Solar Energy Society
  • Journal Title(Ko) :한국태양에너지학회 논문집
  • Volume : 44
  • No :6
  • Pages :13-24
  • Received Date : 2024-10-17
  • Accepted Date : 2024-10-25
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.7836/kses.2024.44.6.013
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