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BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaic)

Glass +Glass:
Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are photovoltaic materials that are used to replace conventional building materials in parts of the building envelope such as the roof, skylights, or facades. They are increasingly being incorporated into the construction of new buildings as a principal or ancillary source of electrical power, although existing buildings may be retrofitted with similar technology.

BIPV Solar Panel Cell Technology

Cry Si BIPV

• Mono Cry Si BIPV
• Poly Cry Si BIPV

Thin Film BIPV

• Thin Film A-Si
• Thin Film CIS/CIGS

Cry –Si BIPV

• Crystalline Silicon glass offers a greater power installed per SqFt compared to amorphous Silicon glass. This means that under direct sunlight, crystalline Silicon generates twice+ more power than amorphous Silicon.
• Accordingly, this PV Glass technology is ideal for those projects that seek maximum energy generation, and are well oriented towards the Sun.
• Crystalline Silicon technology is popularly used on canopy and skylight applications, spandrel glass, solid walls, and guardrails.
• This PV glass shows the same mechanical properties as a conventional, architectural glass used in construction. However, in addition, it also generates free and clean energy thanks to the sun (active properties).

Advantages of Cry - Si

• Crystalline Silicon glass can be easily customized, especially in terms of shape, since trapezoids can easily be fabricated using this technology.
• Greater nominal power capacity per SqFt (Wp/SqFt).
• By using crystalline Silicon glass, It takes less area for an installation to reach a certain kWp (size), compared to amorphous Silicon glass.
• Crystalline Silicon glass’ efficiency can go up to 17%.

Thin Film A-Si

• Amorphous silicon glass offers the perfect combination between aesthetics and functionality. This solar PV glass shows the same mechanical properties as a conventional, architectural glass used in construction.
• It  follows the most stringent safety standards in construction, required for architectural glass. However, in addition, it also generates free and clean energy thanks to the sun (active solar properties).
• It can also be customized in terms of shape, color, size, thickness, and semi-transparency degrees. It works very well under diffuse light conditions (overcast).

Advantages of Thin Film A- si

• It produces more power than crystalline Silicon glass when under diffuse light conditions and high temperatures.
• It offers a very uniform appearance, easing a clean installation.
• It offers different visible light transmittance levels, up to 50%.
• It offers flexibility in design since it can be tailored to the architectural needs.

Feasibility for Cry – si BIPV

• Skylight*
• Car parking Yard*
• Elevation**
• Façade**
• Solar Canopy*
• *(shadow free area required)
• **(Less aesthetic & Higher Power Generation required places)

Feasibility for Thin Film – A-SI

• Skylight
• Façade
• Elevation
• Curtain wall
• Canopy
• Terrace Garden
• Vision area of the buildings