Five major advantages of BIPV (solar glass canopy)

The so-called Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) integrates solar panels into the fa?ade, roof, and other parts of a building, forming an integrated photovoltaic system. As the reliance on renewable energy increases and awareness of environmental protection rises, more buildings are adopting BIPV technology. Compared to the traditional Building Applied Photovoltaic (BAPV), BIPV offers advantages in safety, aesthetics, convenience, and maintenance.

1. Does Not Affect the Appearance of the Building: Integrating buildings with photovoltaics gives a building a distinct visual identity, showcasing a city's commitment to green ecology and sustainable development. In BIPV buildings, cadmium telluride photovoltaic glass can match traditional building materials in size, color, pattern, and texture. Additionally, by integrating electrical and structural design, electrical components such as junction boxes, bypass diodes, and connecting cables are hidden within the building structure. This not only protects against sun exposure and rain erosion but also does not affect the overall appearance of the building.
2. Meets the Lighting Requirements of Buildings: It is safer than directly installing solar panels. Direct installation is simple but does not integrate well with the building and is limited to roofs, requiring specific sizes, slopes, and lighting. BIPV, however, due to its highly integrated and integrated materials, not only meets the lighting requirements of buildings but also integrates well with the building, making it safer and more reliable.
3. Enables True Zero Energy Consumption in Buildings: Existing green building technologies can only save energy and reduce consumption; they cannot generate energy for the building. BIPV technology, while saving energy, can also generate clean energy, thus meeting the building's zero energy consumption and achieving true carbon neutrality.
4. Cost-effective: Cost is an important factor in architectural design. Compared to traditional buildings, the upfront investment in photovoltaic products and their electrical systems is higher. However, photovoltaic buildings have long-term power generation functions and benefits, making it possible to recover the investment and generate additional value over the entire life cycle. Therefore, the cost of photovoltaic building materials should consider the upfront direct investment cost and the investment return over the entire life cycle. Photovoltaic building costs change dynamically, decreasing over time through electricity revenue, and can even reach zero or become negative over the building's lifetime, while traditional buildings can only recover costs through depreciation. Thus, the cost of photovoltaic buildings is the lowest.
5. Long Lifespan: Apart from the components and some drainage systems, other parts of the BIPV system are in a relatively sealed environment, leading to a longer lifespan than conventional color steel tile roofs. Moreover, BIPV systems combine building material properties, requiring the use of hydrophobic glass panels, main water troughs, and waterproof sealing to create a roof waterproofing and drainage system, minimizing the risk of leaks throughout the usage period.

This year, Golden Solar BIPV plans to collaborate with our local partners in New Zealand to innovate and implement novel scenarios that enhance the integration of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) within urban and natural settings, aiming for a seamless blend of renewable energy technology with the environment.