 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| Building Integrated Photovoltaics BIPV |
Interest in the building integration of photovoltaics, (where the PV elements actually become
an integral part of the building, often serving as the exterior weather skin), is growing
worldwide. QSolar offers creative ways of incorporating solar electricity into your work. A whole
new vernacular of Solar Electric Architecture is beginning to emerge.
A Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) system consists of integrating photovoltaic modules
into the building envelope, such as the roof or the façade. By simultaneously serving as
building envelope material and power generator, BIPV systems can provide savings in
materials and electricity costs, reduce use of fossil fuels and emission of ozone depleting
gases, and add architectural interest to the building.
While the majority of BIPV systems are interfaced with the available utility grid, BIPV may also
be used in stand-alone, off-grid systems. One of the benefits of grid-tied BIPV systems is that,
with a cooperative utility policy, the storage system is essentially free. It is also 100% efficient
and unlimited in capacity. Both the building owner and the utility benefit with grid-tied BIPV.
The on-site production of solar electricity is typically greatest at or near the time of a building's
and the utility's peak loads. The solar contribution reduces energy costs for the building owner
while the exported solar electricity helps support the utility grid during the time of its greatest
demand.
Photovoltaics may be integrated into many different assemblies within a building envelope:
Solar cells can be incorporated into the façade of a building, complementing or replacing
traditional view or spandrel glass. Often, these installations are vertical, reducing access to
available solar resources, but the large surface area of buildings can help compensate for the
reduced power.
Photovoltaics may be incorporated into awnings and saw-tooth designs on a building façade.
These increase access to direct sunlight while providing additional architectural benefits such
as passive shading.
The use of PV in roofing systems can provide a direct replacement for batten and seam metal
roofing and traditional 3-tab asphalt shingles.
Using PV for skylight systems can be both an economical use of PV and an exciting design
feature.
For further information and a quotation please contact us
an integral part of the building, often serving as the exterior weather skin), is growing
worldwide. QSolar offers creative ways of incorporating solar electricity into your work. A whole
new vernacular of Solar Electric Architecture is beginning to emerge.
A Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) system consists of integrating photovoltaic modules
into the building envelope, such as the roof or the façade. By simultaneously serving as
building envelope material and power generator, BIPV systems can provide savings in
materials and electricity costs, reduce use of fossil fuels and emission of ozone depleting
gases, and add architectural interest to the building.
While the majority of BIPV systems are interfaced with the available utility grid, BIPV may also
be used in stand-alone, off-grid systems. One of the benefits of grid-tied BIPV systems is that,
with a cooperative utility policy, the storage system is essentially free. It is also 100% efficient
and unlimited in capacity. Both the building owner and the utility benefit with grid-tied BIPV.
The on-site production of solar electricity is typically greatest at or near the time of a building's
and the utility's peak loads. The solar contribution reduces energy costs for the building owner
while the exported solar electricity helps support the utility grid during the time of its greatest
demand.
Photovoltaics may be integrated into many different assemblies within a building envelope:
Solar cells can be incorporated into the façade of a building, complementing or replacing
traditional view or spandrel glass. Often, these installations are vertical, reducing access to
available solar resources, but the large surface area of buildings can help compensate for the
reduced power.
Photovoltaics may be incorporated into awnings and saw-tooth designs on a building façade.
These increase access to direct sunlight while providing additional architectural benefits such
as passive shading.
The use of PV in roofing systems can provide a direct replacement for batten and seam metal
roofing and traditional 3-tab asphalt shingles.
Using PV for skylight systems can be both an economical use of PV and an exciting design
feature.
For further information and a quotation please contact us
Building Integrated Photovoltaics
