BIPV System?
(Building Integrated Photovoltaic System)
This refers to a system that can obtain energy by using solar modules as building materials such as building exterior walls, roofs, windows, and balconies. In addition to reducing electricity bills, it is a solar power system that is a further development from existing general solar modules by using solar cells as cladding materials for buildings, and is an effective technology for improving the city's aesthetics.
Feature
Possible without
a separate installation site
Electricity supply and energy independence through the building's own power generation
Use the produced electrical energy directly in the building without loss.
Increased added value
of the building
"Zero energy building"
is feasible
Maximizing building design with fuel-sensitive solar cells
Considerations during design and construction
- Consider improving the aesthetics of the site and building
- Securing watertightness, airtightness, and insulation performance of building materials
- Thorough check of building structural strength according to installation load
- Review of wind pressure load according to building wind
- Investigation of solar radiation according to angle of incidence
- Linkage to building loads
- Review of power generation efficiency according to solar cell temperature increase
- Power quality impact due to harmonic generation
Various configurations possible depending on building type
Buildings dressed in solar panels?
As the name suggests, a building-integrated solar power generation system uses solar panels as the exterior or window materials of a building.
Building-integrated type (BIPV) uses solar panels as exterior materials from the construction stage, which not only saves construction costs but also maintains the aesthetics of the building. This is different from building-attached type (BAPV), which attaches solar panels to the roof or roof. This is the way it was done.
BIPV as both a roof and an exterior wall
BIPV can be configured in various ways depending on the shape of the building.
Roof integrated
Mainly applied to buildings with a large roof area compared to the surface area, such as single-family homes and schools.
Elevation integrated
Apply solar panels to the building facade.
Installation example
