What is BIPV?
BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaic) is a technology which integrates
flexible PV modules into the roof or exterior of a
building. By concurrently serving as building, a BIPV system serves as both envelope
material and electrical power generator. It contributes to save materials and
electricity costs as well as minimize the dependency on fossil fuels. It
reduces carbon emission and enhances the architectural value of a building.
Most of BIPV systems are
connected with available grid power. We can also use them as stand-alone,
off-grid systems. A grid-tied BIPV system contains mutual utility policy which
creates the storage system free indeed. It is highly efficient and
contains unlimited capacity. Both the building owner and grid power company are
benefited from grid-tied BIPV. It's characteristics of on site electricity
production helps the building owner to reduce energy costs. On the other hand,
produced solar electricity can be exported to grid power company during peak
demand.
A complete BIPV system has following components:
- Typically, PV modules of BIPV
system are thin-film, transparent and semi-transparent.
- In a stand-alone system of
BIPV, a charge controller is used to control the incoming and outgoing
power of the battery storage bank.
- An inverter which converters DC
output of PV modules into AC output.
- Proper hardware for mounting
and structure, wiring and safety disconnects.
- A power storage system.
- Backup power supplies.
BIPV system has following forms:
- At present, thin film solar
cells integrated to a flexible polymer roofing membrane are widely used in
BIPV system.
- Modules having multiple roof
tiles shape are also available.
- Solar shingles are protective
against ultraviolet rays and deterioration of water. It removes
condensation because the dew point is kept above the roofing membrane.In
this way, it protects insulation and membranes and enhances the normal
life of roof of a BIPV system.
- Traditional building materials
are rapidly replaced by solar facades.It generates income through
Feed-In Tariffs as well as saves all costs of traditional materials.
- Installing facades on existing
buildings will create a new appearance of old building. These modules are
mounted on the facade of the building, over the existing structure, which
can increase the appeal of the building and its resale value.
- Semi transparent modules are great
substitute of architectural materials constructed with glass, skylights
and windows.
Benefits of BIPV System
- BIPV system is an environment
friendly technology which converts solar radiation into electrical power
without polluting environment.
- Cost of cladding with PV is
comparatively lower than conventional cladding materials. So, building
owners are economically benefited from BIPV System.
- Thermal insulation effect of PV
modules minimize the heat loss of building.
- PV modules attenuate
electromagnetic waves. As a result, PV modules can help shield areas
particularly susceptible to electromagnetic interference, for example in
hospitals.
- Electromagnetic waves are
attenuated by PV modules. It helps protective areas which is vulnerable to
electromagnetic interference. For example, we can say hospital.
- Multilayer PV modules of BIPV
System are protective against noise.
- Solar cells of BIPV system are
embedded in laminated glass which is very protective against burglary.
- By producing power by BIPV
system, building owners can sell electricity to grid power company and
earn money. So, BIPV is a source of additional income.
- As it is an environment
friendly technology and reduce carbon footprint, building owners can be
benefited by government incentives.
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