![]() Applications for Building-Integrated Photovoltaics For example, semi-transparent thin-film PV can allow for natural day lighting and solar thermal systems can capture heat energy to generate hot water or provide space heating and cooling capacity. Most designers of integrated solar systems will consider a variety of solar technologies and their possible uses compared to the specific needs of building occupants. ![]() ![]() ![]() Both BIPV and BAPV lack the racks and mounting equipment of traditional PV systems. Building-added PV (BAPV) is planned and built during a retrofit. By substituting PV for standard materials during the initial construction, builders can reduce the incremental cost of PV systems and eliminate costs and design issues for separate mounting systems.īuilding-integrated PV systems are planned during the architectural design stage and are added during initial construction. Though they can be added to a structure as a retrofit, the greatest value for BIPV systems is realized by including them in the initial building design. BIPV systems can provide savings in materials and electricity costs, reduce pollution, and add to the architectural appeal of a building. Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are dual-purpose: they serve as both the outer layer of a structure and generate electricity for on-site use or export to the grid.
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