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Dr Jose Bilbao

Dr Jose Bilbao

Manager
Operations Division
Facilities Management Office

Dr Bilbao is an expert on the electrical and thermal modelling of photovoltaic (PV) modules and photovoltaic/thermal (PVT) modules. As part of his research, Dr Bilbao has developed novel thermal models for PV and PVT modules which describe in detail the thermal losses and heat transfer within the module layers. Dr Bilbao’s work also covers the performance modelling, degradation, recycling, and life cycle assessment of PV modules and systems. Dr Bilbao worked as a postgraduate research fellow at UNSW since September 2012 and more recently as an Associate Lecturer. 

Key research areas:

- Performance modelling, degradation, recycling, and life cycle assessment of PV modules and systems.

- Integration of PV systems to the electricity network, storage and smart grid applications.

- Building integrated PV and PVT systems, low carbon and low energy buildings.
Phone
(+61 2) 9385 4284
E-mail
j.bilbao@unsw.edu.au
  • Book Chapters | 2018
    Monteiro Lunardi ; Alvarez Gaitan ; Bilbao ; Corkish R, 2018, 'A Review of Recycling Processes for Photovoltaic Modules', in Solar Panels and Photovoltaic Materials, Intech
  • Journal articles | 2023
    2023, 'Estimation of the impact of natural soiling on solar module operation through image analysis', Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pip.3676
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'An assessment of electric vehicles and vehicle to grid operations for residential microgrids', Energy Reports, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2022.02.302
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Automatic soiling and partial shading assessment on PV modules through RGB images analysis', Applied Energy, 306, pp. 117964 - 117964, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117964
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Corrigendum to “Channel depth, air mass flow rate and air distribution duct diameter optimization of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) air collectors linked to residential buildings” [Renew. Energy. 76 (2015) 27–35] (Renewable Energy (2015) 76 (27–35), (S0960148114006715), (10.1016/j.renene.2014.10.044))', Renewable Energy, 188, pp. 1186 - 1186, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.11.058
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Future climate scenarios and their impact on heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system design and performance for commercial buildings for 2050', Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 162, pp. 112363 - 112363, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112363
    Journal articles | 2022
    2022, 'Parametric number of transfer unit analysis of a photovoltaic thermal coupled desiccant dehumidifier', Energy Conversion and Management, 255, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.115339
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Analysis of electricity consumption and thermal storage of domestic electric water heating systems to utilize excess PV generation', Energy, 235, pp. 121325 - 121325, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.121325
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Assessment of control tools for utilizing excess distributed photovoltaic generation in domestic electric water heating systems', Applied Energy, 300, pp. 117411 - 117411, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117411
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Optical analysis and optimization of a beam-down receiver for advanced cycle concentrating solar thermal plants', Applied Thermal Engineering, 197, pp. 117405 - 117405, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117405
    Journal articles | 2021
    2021, 'Remanufacturing end-of-life silicon photovoltaics: Feasibility and viability analysis', Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, 29, pp. 760 - 774, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pip.3376
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'A novel solar cooling cycle – A ground coupled PV/T desiccant cooling (GPVTDC) system with low heat source temperatures', Renewable Energy, 162, pp. 1273 - 1284, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2020.08.050
    Journal articles | 2020
    2020, 'Modeling Boron-Oxygen Degradation and Self-Repairing Silicon PV Modules in the Field', IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, 10, pp. 28 - 40, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/JPHOTOV.2019.2945161
    Journal articles | 2018
    Lunardi MM; Alvarez-Gaitan JP; Bilbao JI; Corkish R, 2018, 'Comparative life cycle assessment of end-of-life silicon solar photovoltaic modules', Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app8081396
    Journal articles | 2018
    Monteiro Lunardi M; Alvarez Gaitan J; Bilbao J; Corkish R, 2018, 'Life Cycle Assessment of Silicon-Based Tandem Solar Photovoltaics and their End-of-Life', Indonesian Journal of Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainability, 2, pp. 1 - 1, http://ijolcas.ilcan.or.id/index.php/IJoLCAS
    Journal articles | 2018
    Zhao J; Bilbao JI; Spooner ED; Sproul AB, 2018, 'Experimental study of a solar pool heating system under lower flow and low pump speed conditions', Renewable Energy, 119, pp. 320 - 335, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2017.12.006
    Journal articles | 2017
    Guo J; Lin S; Bilbao JI; White SD; Sproul AB, 2017, 'A review of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) heat utilisation with low temperature desiccant cooling and dehumidification', Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 67, pp. 1 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.08.056
    Journal articles | 2017
    Yildiz B; Bilbao JI; Dore J; Sproul AB, 2017, 'Recent advances in the analysis of residential electricity consumption and applications of smart meter data', Applied Energy, 208, pp. 402 - 427, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.10.014
    Journal articles | 2017
    Yildiz B; Bilbao JI; Sproul AB, 2017, 'A review and analysis of regression and machine learning models on commercial building electricity load forecasting', Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 73, pp. 1104 - 1122, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.02.023
    Journal articles | 2016
    Farshchimonfared M; Bilbao JI; Sproul AB, 2016, 'Full optimisation and sensitivity analysis of a photovoltaic–thermal (PV/T) air system linked to a typical residential building', Solar Energy, 136, pp. 15 - 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2016.06.048
    Journal articles | 2015
    Bilbao JI; Sproul AB, 2015, 'Detailed PVT-water model for transient analysis using RC networks', Solar Energy, 115, pp. 680 - 693, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2015.03.003
    Journal articles | 2015
    2015, 'Channel depth, air mass flow rate and air distribution duct diameter optimization of photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) air collectors linked to residential buildings', Renewable Energy, 76, pp. 27 - 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2014.10.044
    Journal articles | 2014
    Bilbao JI; Newel BR; Bhagat A, 2014, 'The University of New South Wales Experience on Publicising Live Energy Data', Zero Carbon Building Journal, 2, pp. 84 - 91, http://zcb.hkcic.org/Eng/InformationCentre/Publications.aspx
  • Working Papers | 2014
    Watson BE; Bilbao J; Dave M; Sproul A, 2014, Sustainable and Affordable Living Through Modular, Net Zero Energy, Transportable, and Self-reliant Homes and Communities, UNSW Built Environment, Sydney, http://dx.doi.orghttp://www.lowcarbonlivingcrc.com.au/research/program-1-integrated-building-systems/rp1011-sustainable-and-affordable-living-through
  • Reports | 2021
    2021, PV Module Design for Recycling, INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS PROGRAMME. Task 12, IEA-PVPS T12-23:2021, https://iea-pvps.org/key-topics/pv-module-design-for-recycling-guidelines/
    Conference Papers | 2020
    2020, 'Capturing Photons Using High Ground Coverage Ratio (GCR) approaches', in Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, pp. 2296 - 2299, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/PVSC45281.2020.9301029
    Conference Papers | 2020
    2020, 'High-efficiency residential solar pool heating systems', in Proceedings of the ISES Solar World Congress 2019 and IEA SHC International Conference on Solar Heating and Cooling for Buildings and Industry 2019, pp. 417 - 425, http://dx.doi.org/10.18086/swc.2019.09.02
    Conference Papers | 2020
    2020, 'Investigation of a ground coupled photovoltaic thermal desiccant cooling and heating (GPVTDCH) System', in Proceedings of the ISES Solar World Congress 2019 and IEA SHC International Conference on Solar Heating and Cooling for Buildings and Industry 2019, pp. 2629 - 2641, http://dx.doi.org/10.18086/swc.2019.55.06
    Conference Papers | 2020
    2020, '•Solar HDH desalination system combined with PVT', in Proceedings of the ISES Solar World Congress 2019 and IEA SHC International Conference on Solar Heating and Cooling for Buildings and Industry 2019, pp. 2336 - 2342, http://dx.doi.org/10.18086/swc.2019.46.03
    Conference Papers | 2019
    2019, 'Commercial Building Shape and Orientation: Impact on BIPV Energy Generation and HVAC Demand', in Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference 2019, Australian PV Institute, Canberra, Australia, presented at Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference, Canberra, Australia
    Conference Papers | 2019
    2019, 'Electric Vehicles and V2G Integration in Future Grids', in Proceedings APSRC 2019, Canberra, presented at Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference (APSRC), Canberra, 02 December 2019, http://apvi.org.au/solar-research-conference/proceedings-apsrc-2019/
    Conference Abstracts | 2019
    2019, 'Electric Vehicles and V2G technology in future grids', in Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference 2019, Australian PV Institute, Canberra, presented at Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference, Canberra
    Conference Abstracts | 2019
    2019, 'Harvesting photons using High Ground Coverage Ratio approaches', in Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference 2019, Australian PV Institute, Canberra, presented at Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference, Canberra
    Conference Papers | 2019
    2019, 'Life Cycle Assessment of Two Experimental Recycling Processes for c-Si Solar Modules', in SWC 2019: ISES Solar World Congress, International Solar Energy Society, Santiago, Chile, presented at SWC 2019: ISES Solar World Congress, Santiago, Chile, 03 November 2019 - 07 November 2019, http://dx.doi.org/10.18086/swc.2019.42.05
    Conference Papers | 2019
    2019, 'MSAT-PPA: Multi-factor Sensitivity Analysis Tool for Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements from an End-User Perspective', Australian PV Institute, Canberra, Australia, presented at Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference, Canberra, Australia
    Conference Papers | 2019
    2019, 'Recycling waste solar modules using organic solvents', in 7th international conference on sustainable solid waste management, Heraklion, Greece, presented at 7th international conference on sustainable solid waste management, Heraklion, Greece, 26 June 2019 - 29 June 2019, http://uest.ntua.gr/heraklion2019/proceedings/proceedings.html
    Conference Abstracts | 2019
    2019, 'Validation of assembly and deployment quality for a pre-fabricated PV array', in Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference 2019, Australian PV Institute, Canberra, presented at Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference, Canberra
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Yildiz B; Bilbao JI; Dore J; Sproul A, 2018, 'Household electricity load forecasting using historical smart meter data with clustering and classification techniques', in International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, ISGT Asia 2018, pp. 873 - 879, http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2018.8467837
    Conference Abstracts | 2018
    2018, 'Assessment of different chemical compounds for EVA delamination', in Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference 2018, Sydney, presented at Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference, Sydney
    Conference Papers | 2018
    2018, 'Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of End-Of-Life Silicon Solar Modules', in Passey R (ed.), ‘Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference 2018’, Australian Photovoltaics Institute, Sydney, presented at Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference 2018, Sydney, 04 December 2018 - 06 December 2018, http://apvi.org.au/solar-research-conference/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/109_PV_MonteiroLunardi_M_2018_ABSTRACT-3.pdf
    Conference Posters | 2018
    2018, 'Digital assessment: empowering students and supporting teachers through innovative student-oriented educational practices', UNSW Sydney, presented at 2018 UNSW Learning and Teaching Forum — Partners in Learning: Connecting Communities, UNSW Sydney, 26 October 2018
    Conference Abstracts | 2018
    2018, 'Experimental results on c-Si PV module delamination using a thermal process', in Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference 2018, Australian PV Institute, Sydney, presented at Asia-Pacific Solar Research Conference, Sydney
    Conference Papers | 2018
    2018, 'Stand alone solar energy harvesting and storage systems in off-grid applications', in AIP Conference Proceedings, Sydney, Australia, presented at 1st Workshop on Off-Grid Technology Systems, Sydney, Australia, 24 February 2018 - 24 February 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4985559
    Conference Abstracts | 2018
    2018, 'The Impact of Changing Weather Data on Building Performance Simulation', in Proceedings of the Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference 2018, Australian PV Institute, presented at Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Yildiz B; Bilbao J; Sproul A; Dore J, 2017, 'Short-term forecasting of individual household electricity loads with investigating impact of data resolution and forecast horizon', in Short-term forecasting of individual household electricity loads with investigating impact of data resolution and forecast horizon, World Renewable Energy Congress 2017, Perth, Australia, presented at World Renewable Energy Congress 2017, Perth, Australia, 05 February 2017 - 09 February 2017
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Yildiz B; bilbao J; sproul A, 2017, 'A method for classifying households to help forecast their Photvoltaic electricity self-consumption patterns', in A method for classifying households to help forecast their Photvoltaic electricity self-consumption patterns, Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference, Melbourne, presented at Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference, Melbourne, 05 December 2017 - 07 December 2017, http://apvi.org.au/solar-research-conference/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/026_B_Yildiz_DI_Paper_Peer-reviewed.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Zhao J; Sproul AB; Bilbao J; Spooner T, 2017, 'Whole System Design of an Energy Efficient Residential Pool System', in Proceedings ISES, International Solar Energy Society (ISES), Abu Dhabi, UAE, presented at ISES Solar World Congress 2017 and the SHC 2017, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 30 October 2017 - 02 November 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.18086/swc.2017.12.14
    Conference Abstracts | 2017
    Zhao J; bilbao J; spooner TE D; sproul A, 2017, 'Whole System Design of an Energy Efficient Residential Pool System', in ISES Conference Proceedings, ISES Solar World Congress 2017, presented at ISES Solar World Congress 2017
    Conference Posters | 2017
    2017, 'Whole System Design of an Energy Efficient Residential Pool System', Abu Dhabi, UAE, pp. 682 - 693, presented at ISES Solar World Congress 2017, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 29 October 2017 - 02 November 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.18086/swc.2017.12.14
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Hallam B; Abbott M; Bilbao J; Hamer P; Gorman N; Kim M; Chen D; Hammerton K; Payne D; Chan C; Nampalli N; Wenham S, 2016, 'Modelling Kinetics of the Boron-Oxygen Defect System', in Energy Procedia, pp. 42 - 51, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.07.008
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Hallam BJ; Bilbao J; Payne D; Chan CE; Kim M; Chen D; Gorman N; Abbott M; Wenham SR, 2016, 'Modelling the Long-Term Behaviour of Boron-Oxygen Defect Passivation in the Field Using Typical Meteorological Year Data (TMY2).', in Proceedings of the 32nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, 32nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Munich, Germany, pp. 555 - 559, presented at 32nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Munich, Germany, 20 June 2016 - 24 June 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.4229/EUPVSEC20162016-2DO.4.6
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Kim M; Li H; Payne DA V I D; Wenham SR; Hallam BR E T T; Abbott MA L C O L M, 2016, 'Application of High Efficiency Emitters to Multi-Crystalline Silicon', in Proceedings of the 32nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, 32nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, Munich, Germany, pp. 474 - 478, presented at 32nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, Munich, Germany, 20 June 2016 - 24 June 2016, http://dx.doi.org/10.4229/EUPVSEC20162016-2DO.4.6
    Reports | 2016
    Watson BE; Bilbao J; Dave M; Sproul A; Prasad D, 2016, Sustainable and Affordable Living through modular homes and communities - FINAL REPORT, Cooperative Research Centres Programme, Australia, RP1011, http://lowcarbonlivingcrc.com.au/resources/crc-publications/crclcl-project-reports/rp1011-final-project-report-2016
    Reports | 2015
    Bilbao J; Dave M; Sproul A; Watson B, 2015, Sustainable Modular Housing Thermal Performance Optimization of the Concept Pod, CRCLCL
    Conference Abstracts | 2015
    Bilbao J; Dupre O; Johnson C, 2015, 'On the Effects of High Efficiency Solar Cells and Their Temperature Coefficients on PVT Systems', in PVSEC-25 & GPVC 2-15, 25th International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference - PVSEC-25, Busan, Korea, presented at 25th International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference - PVSEC-25, Busan, Korea, 15 November 2015 - 20 November 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    2015, 'Night Radiative Cooling With Unglazed PVT-Water Collectors: Experimental Results and Estimation of Cooling Potential', in SWC 2015: ISES Solar World Congress Proceedings, Daegu, Korea, pp. 956 - 963, presented at Solar World Congress 2015, Daegu, Korea, 08 November 2015 - 12 November 2015, http://dx.doi.org/10.18086/swc.2015.10.10
    Reports | 2014
    Bilbao J; Dave M; Watson B, 2014, Sustainable and affordable living through modular homes and communities Tylden Pod Temperature and Humidity Observations and Analysis
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Dave MH; Bilbao J; Dickson J; Watson B; Prasad D; Sproul A, 2014, 'Towards Sustainable Modular Housing: A Case Study of Thermal Performance Optimisation for Australia', in Rawal R; Manu S; Khadpekar N (eds.), 30th International PLEA Conference: Proceedings, CEPT University Press, Ahmedabad, pp. 223 - 230, presented at 30th International PLEA Conference: Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies, Ahmedabad, 16 December 2014 - 18 December 2014, http://www.plea2014.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/PLEA2014_Proceedings_Vol_3.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Guo J; Sproul AB; Bilbao JI, 2014, 'Ground Coupled Photovoltaic Thermal (PV/T) Driven Desiccant Air Cooling', in Watt ME; Passey R (ed.), Proceedings of the 2014 Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference, Australian Photovoltaic Institute, UNSW, Sydney, Australia, presented at 2014 Asia Pacific Solar Research Conference, UNSW, Sydney, Australia, 08 December 2014 - 10 December 2014, http://apvi.org.au/solar-research-conference/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Guo_peer_reviewed.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2013
    2013, 'FIRST ENERGY PERFORMANCE RESULTS OF A UNIVERSITY BUILDING AND COMPARISON TO ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SIMULATION DATA', in Wurtz E (ed.), Proceedings of BS2013, INTERNATIONAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE SIMULATION ASSOCIATION, web, pp. 2374 - 2381, presented at 13th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association,, Chambéry, France,, 26 August 2013 - 28 August 2013, http://www.ibpsa.org/proceedings/BS2013/BS2013_front-matter.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Bilbao JI; Sproul AB, 2012, 'Experimental Results of a PVT-Water Module Design for Developing Countries', in Australian Solar Energy Society 50th Annual Conference, AuSES, Australia, presented at Solar 2012 - 50th Annual Australian Solar Council (AuSES), Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, 06 December 2012 - 07 December 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Sproul AB; Bilbao JI; Bambrook SM, 2012, 'A novel thermal circuit analysis of solar thermal collectors', in Australian Solar Energy Society 50th Annual Conference, AuSES, Australia, presented at Solar 2012 - 50th Annual Australian Solar Council (AuSES), Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, 06 December 2012 - 07 December 2012
    Conference Papers | 2012
    2012, 'Analysis of Flat Plate Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) Models', in Proceedings World Renewable Energy Forum (WREF) 2012, Curran Associates, Inc., New York, USA, pp. 95 - 102, presented at World Renewable Energy Forum (WREF) 2012, Colorado, 13 May 2012 - 17 May 2012
    Conference Papers | 2010
    Bilbao J; Sproul AB, 2010, 'PVT Water Systems as a viable Retrofitting for near Zero Energy Homes in Sydney Climate', in Solar 2010, Australian Solar Energy Society, Canberra, presented at 48th Annual Conference of the Australian Solar Energy Society (AuSES), Canberra, 01 December 2010 - 03 December 2010