BIPV refers to photovoltaic modules or materials integrated with buildings as an indispensable part of the building to both generate electricity and keep off the wind and rain and insulate heat. Buildings will be deprived of such functions if the modules are removed. BIPV distinguishes itself from BAPV or simple attaching photovoltaic modules or systems to buildings in that the former functions as an integral part of the buildings like building materials.
BIPV features a series of advantages such as stable electricity supply, space saving, building material saving, pro peak regulation, environment friendly and a small carbon footprint.
Application areas of BIPV
BIPV is applied in skylight roof-tops, transparent thin-film glass, PV-tiles rooftops, walls, and PV curtain walls.
BAPV (Building Attached Photovoltaics)
Introduction to BAPV As one of the common building-based PV applications, BAPV attaches PV modules to buildings by simple retrofit structures and maintains the intact functions of the buildings despite the attachment. Such a power generation system is easy to install and promote due to the benefits such as space and energy saving and pro-peak regulation.
