International Science and Technology Journal

Although Libya is one of the countries in the world that is most abundant in renewable energy sources, especially solar energy, the benefit from it remains very limited compared to the consumption of fossil fuels. Libya is also the least populated country in North Africa, but it is considered one of the countries that consume electrical energy the most compared to its population, as the rapid urban expansion has led to a noticeable increase in the demand for electrical energy, which has placed a significant load on the country’s energy resources. Buildings consume a large amount of electrical energy based on fossil fuels (oil and gas), especially as a result of cooling in the summer, heating in the winter, and lighting, which leads to significant environmental damage. On the other hand, although there are other sources of energy that are considered clean and renewable, such as solar energy, their use is still very limited in developing countries in general and Libya in particular. This research paper attempts to contribute to solving this problem by identifying the factors and reasons behind not integrating solar energy systems (photovoltaic) into buildings. To achieve the desired goals, the research methodology includes the descriptive and analytical method by reviewing the literature in order to build the conceptual framework. The field research emerged through an exploratory survey that included designing a questionnaire of several paragraphs that included questions related to the factors, obstacles, components, and possibilities of integrating solar energy systems into buildings. This research paper reached conclusions and recommendations that contribute to increasing the opportunities for integrating photovoltaic (PV) systems as an alternative to traditional sources that are depleted and harmful to the environment. ......................................... Keywords: .............influencing factors, integration, solar energy, photovoltaic systems, buildings, environment.