The bi-facial photovoltaic sunshade (BiPVS) is an innovative solution that utilizes vertically mounted bi-facial photovoltaic modules to provide shading. The BiPVS is capable of converting incident solar radiation into ele. The building sector in China accounts for approximately 20% of the country's total energy. The main purpose of the BiPVS is to reduce building energy consumption. While existing investigations have brought forward innovative designs and optimization methods to enha. 3.1. MethodologyThe energy flow between the BiPVS and the surrounding environment is complicated, which combines the optical, thermal and elect. 4.1. The optical-thermal-electrical performance of the BiPVSThe optical-thermal-electrical performance of the BiPVS was analyzed under the summer and wint. 5.1. DiscussionsIn the present study, the high-efficient bi-facial PV technology was incorporate into the building fenestration in a manner that both the front an.