BIPV stands for building integrated photovoltaics and refers to solar panels that are integrated into standard building materials like the roof or facade during construction. Unlike standard solar panels, BIPV systems are customized for each building application and engineered to both generate electricity and satisfy structural or aesthetic requirements. While BIPV systems may have higher upfront costs compared to standard panels, their value lies in their dual functionality as both a construction material and electricity generator. As new materials and techniques are developed, the power generation of BIPV systems is improving as well.

1. BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC'S
Definition, Value & Potential
TEODOR GALITEV / TOSHO
NEW ENERGY OPTIONS INC.
July, 2013 - San Francisco, CA

2. Current Photovoltaic Market
Standard Modules Market
BIPV Market - Don’t see the green !!!?!!!
For 2012 up to 90 GW

3. What is BIPV ?
•BIPV is NOT
•A non-framed module or a glass-glass laminate
•Too hard to make
•Too expensive
•BIPV market is NOT too small
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BIPV is NOT a standard module and should not be compared
FIPV

4. What is BIPV - Definition
BIPV is a construction building block/component with two functions: - Primary function A product that satisfies all of the functional, mechanical and aesthetical requirements for the given application.
-Secondary function Generate electricity

5. BIPV vs. Standard Modules
Engineered to Fit the Application
Application Engineered to Fit Module
Electrical Characteristics, Size and Shape are not Predetermined
Predetermined Electrical Characteristics, Size and Shape
Product engineering required with specific application in mind
UL standards Only
UL standards for PV are NOT enough
Engineering Design is for optimum power generation

6. BIPV APPLICATIONS

7. ROOF

8. FACADES

9. FACADES - Shading

10. GLAZING – Vertical and Sloped

11. GLAZING – Horizontal / Flat

12. ARCHITECTURAL AND ART

13. ARCHITECTURAL AND ART

14. SOME BIPV MITHS
•BIPV is too complex
•Design and Engineering
•Distribution
•Construction
•BIPV is too expensive
•Compared to what?
•Will pay-off with time
•BIPV will generate less power
•Yes it might however this is not the goal of BIPV
• New materials and techniques improve power generation

15. VALUE and POTENTIAL
•Building Material plus Solar Component
•Specialized Low Volumes Manufacturing
•Use of Building Materials Distribution
•Use of Building Industry Sales Channels

16. Thank You
…GENERATING POWER IS A SECONDARY FUNCTION…