Photovoltaics and Building Biology

Hello,

How are these two topics related? What should be considered if one wants to install a photovoltaic system but also wants to do it in a building-biological way? Thank you for the inputs.

Since photovoltaic systems are installed outside the living areas, any effects from the materials are insignificant from a building biology perspective.

What is building-biologically interesting are the effects of the electric current flow. The electromagnetic smog exposure from a photovoltaic system is low if executed correctly, in contrast to the magnetic alternating field of a transformer-operated halogen lamp or a small radio next to the bed.

The greatest influence is the proper electromagnetic smog-reducing routing of the connection cables and the installation location of the inverter. Inverters should be installed at a greater distance from bedrooms and resting areas used during the day. In case of sensitivity to electromagnetic smog, the inverter should not be placed in the storage room next to the bedroom.

Excellent, thank you very much for the detailed response.

That is indeed an interesting constellation and I wonder about that too. The link provided is good. I think high-quality materials must be used in a solar system. This applies to the inverters, but also to other parts.

But I am convinced that the exposure to electrosmog from a solar system is rather low.

But I am convinced that the exposure to electrosmog from a solar system is rather low.

I can fully support that. However, I see the problem with transformerless inverters. This creates an alternating electric field on the solar modules. This generates electrosmog. However, in general, the exposure to electrosmog is much lower. Perhaps some things are also overestimated.

I think so too, and especially when it comes to the issue of [Elektrosmog], emotions sometimes run high. I also believe that [die Solaranlagen] are relatively safe regarding [Electrosmog], provided that good materials are used.