• Integrated Solar

    Quantum Leap in Solar Energy & Project Development

Integrated Solar- IPV a significant opportunity to transform Solar Energy systems & all types of project development

Integrated Solar (IPV): IPV has become one the most efficient forms of solar generation, The field has gained significant growth in recent years and there are many  new technological possibilities.

Also called Architectural Solar provides  a stack of multiple benefits like capital cost reduction, power independency, thermal insulation, and weatherproofing. Because of a more complex stack of functions, these integration potentials are not commonly known. As a result, they not applied in the majority of  current solar system designs. This is due primarily to a lack of awareness, but also real and misperceived barriers.

There is an abundance of inspiring projects globally utilizing Integrated Solar that have commercially proven its potential across all development types.  There is an incredible opportunity to inspire greater expansion of the architectural quality of “solar” and how to utilize a multidisciplinary approach bridging energy, design and construction.

There are 2 major Fields within Architectural Solar:

  • BIPV: Building Integrated Photovoltaics: PV modules form a building component and providing additional functions
  • BAPV: Building Applied Photovoltaics:PV modules are mounted on a building or structure

Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) solar panels are dual-purpose: serving as both the material layer of a structure and power generation. BIPV turns many areas of building into high-performance power stations.This integrated approach, which brings together energy conservation, energy efficiency, building envelope design, and PV technology and placement, maximizes energy savings.

The combination of being architectural building blocks as well as passive and active solar components make BIPV for property owners, developers and builders.

BIPV integrations provide many opportunities for architects and developers to unite beauty, function and power generation into stunning designs.

A Quantum Leap for multiple sectors

Architectural solar provides many benefits and options to integrate with any type of project:

  • Generates Power turning buildings into power generators.
  • Reduces Expenses & produces revenue
  • Reduces overall project costs through tax credits and incentives.
  • Limitless Applications
  • Available in Various Colours & Patterns
  • Transparency & Design Options
  • Lets natural light go through
  • Thermal and sound insulation
  • Filtering power as 99% of UV harmful radiation and up to 95% of IR radiation can be absorbed.

Stacking Functions- Multi System Integration

Development & Project Economics Benefits

The Integration of Architectural Solar& BIPV creates a spectrum of development benefits in projects:

  • Property Improvements:
    • Replace or upgrade roofs
    • Expansion of Covered Decks, Patios, Pergolas  & Parking areas 
    • Expands Revenue generating spaces- all seasons  
  • CapEx -Reduction: Decrease of  renovation & improvements costs
  • OpEx Reduction though decrease in operating Costs 
    • Energy Savings: No electric or Gas expenses
    • Long term guarantees on solar panels 25-40 years
  • Energy Revenue
    • Electric Vehicle Charging Revenue from Public
    • Sell Tenants Energy
    • Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) and/or Community Solar
  • Increased Resilience & Regenerative Property 

Dynamic & Limitless Design Potential

Multiple Transparency Types

Solar Glass transparency, opacity, and color can be tailored to limitless applications. These panels transform typical, single-purpose building materials into multi-purpose as an energy generating building envelope.

Colored & Patterned Solar Panels

Designed to integrate with the buildings aesthetic while seamlessly generating electricity.

Colored Solar is designed to resemble traditional building materials. The panels are offered in various colours and patterns, including brick, stucco, wood, and solid colours.

Architectural Installations & Inspiration 

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Architectural Solar & BIPV Providers

Design References & Technical Resources

ASA Barriers & Strategies for Integrating Architectural Solar A US Market Perspective

Presentation Link

Multi BIPV System Net Zero Project Technical Analysis 

Multiple BIPV systems were applied to the Carbon Zero Building for total of 116 kW.

The system was composed of individual systems using a total of 15 inverters from 3 kW to 45 kW.

5 solar Panel Types were installed using 871 modules installed in the building roof, walls, window, atrium, and pergolas.

The Building includes laboratories, large meeting rooms, small meeting rooms, data rooms, lounges used by the building residents, as well as exhibition rooms, international conference rooms.

The hot-water supply system and the cooling and heating system in the building uses solar heat and a geothermal heat pump, and all energy used in the Carbon Zero Building is generated by electricity.

Building approach and analysis covered in this study:

Power Generation Performance of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Systems in a Zero Energy Building

Market Barriers & Opportunities for Expansion

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