Current Scenario of Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPVs)

Authors

  • Ashish Kumar M. Tech (RET-Renewable Energy Technology), Delhi Technological University (formerly DCE), Delhi
  • J. P. Kesari Former AICTE Director & Associate Professor, Delhi Technological University (Formerly DCE), Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/nneee.v3i10.167

Keywords:

Building-integrated photovoltaic, Eco-friendly, Zero energy, Zero emission, BIPVs, Solar cell,, Recent development

Abstract

The Building-incorporated photovoltaics (BIPVs) are photovoltaic (PV) materials that are used to supplant traditional/conventional building materials that are being used in construction of building covering, for instance, the roof tiles, front windows, or veneers. Further, they represent a strong, versatile and eco-friendly means for attaining the goal of ever increasing power demand for zero energy and zero emission buildings of the adjacent future. In this regard, BIPVs may offer an aesthetically pleasing, costeffective and real-world solution, to integrate photovoltaic solar cells (BIPVs) reaping solar radiationto produce electricity along with climate protection of the buildings. This research work précises thecurrent stage of the development in the Building-integrated Photovoltaic systems and the scope of future research in building integration of photovoltaics, incorporating the latest and innovational ideas and features of BIPVs which include BIPV tiles& modules, BIPV foils,and solar power cell glazing products.

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Published

2016-10-31

How to Cite

Kumar, A., & Kesari, J. P. . (2016). Current Scenario of Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPVs). Journal of Advance Research in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (ISSN 2208-2395), 3(10), 01-07. https://doi.org/10.53555/nneee.v3i10.167