Table 3.

Design Approaches in the Solar PV Industry

Author	Region	Type of Solar PV	Study Type	Design Scope	Design Objective
Dai et al, 202059	Singapore	FSPV	Performance analysis	Efficiency, load-bearing ability, durability, and easy operation & maintenance	Better structural & operational performance
Ho et al, 202060	USA	Roof-top PV	Case studies	Prevention-through Design protocol & attributes	Workplace safety
Li et al, 202061	Australia	Roof-top PV	Simulation	Design of roof	Efficiency
Bao et al, 202062	USA	Solar PV installations	Survey of stakeholders & homeowners	Human-Centered Design	Adaptability of solar PV
Hernández-Callejo et al, 201963	NA	Solar PV installations	Review	Design, operation & maintenance	Increased efficiency and lower costs
Hong, 201964	NA	Solar PV products	TRIZ innovation method	Design elements for better usability	Sustainable products
Cazzaniga et al, 201865	Italy	FSPV	Performance analysis	Innovation in PV system design	Increased efficiency and lower costs
Bhang et al, 201866	South Korea	FSPV	Predictive analysis	Use of grounding electrodes	Electrical safety
Bao et al, 201767	USA	Roof-top PV	Consumer survey	Visual appearance of solar panels	Influencing the preference of solar panels
Kim et al, 201768	South Korea	FSPV	Tech-commercial analysis	Design & construction of FSPV system	Cost-effectiveness
Balo and Şaǧbanşua, 201669	NA	Solar panel	AHP	Solar panel characteristics	Influence on purchase decision
Scognamiglio, 201670	NA	Ground PV	Ecological impact	Land-integrated photovoltaics	Ecological performance
Lee et al, 201471	South Korea	FSPV	Performance analysis	The material of floating platform	Durability
Spertino and Corona, 201372	Turin, Italy	Roof-top & Ground PV	Techno-economic analysis	Design of guidelines for PV system, maintenance & installation	Energy Efficiency

Note: NA: no specific mention of any particular region/country.

Abbreviations: AHP, analytical hierarchy process; TRIZ, theory and inventive problem solving.