13 Photovoltaics in the Future Energy System
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Proposed since the early 1990s, Building Integrated PV (BIPV) has received a lot
of attention as a desirable aesthetic application and future market segment (see also
Chap. 1 of this Book). Limited product availability and high costs have, however,
led to a slow growth of this market segment; the total installed capacity of BIPV
systems was estimated to be 10 GW p (2% of the global market) by the end of 2018.
Though, more recently, many new products have been proposed, such as PV modules
in colour, with different surface appearance, replacing traditional building elements
(for roofs and façades) and making this market segment more attractive for the years
to come. A recent example of a large BIPV system is shown in Fig. 13.6.
Fig. 13.6 Façade BIPV system on the Copenhagen International School, Nordhavn; building design
and credit by C.F. Møller Architects, photo by Adam Mørk
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Proposed since the early 1990s, Building Integrated PV (BIPV) has received a lot
of attention as a desirable aesthetic application and future market segment (see also
Chap. 1 of this Book). Limited product availability and high costs have, however,
led to a slow growth of this market segment; the total installed capacity of BIPV
systems was estimated to be 10 GW p (2% of the global market) by the end of 2018.
Though, more recently, many new products have been proposed, such as PV modules
in colour, with different surface appearance, replacing traditional building elements
(for roofs and façades) and making this market segment more attractive for the years
to come. A recent example of a large BIPV system is shown in Fig. 13.6.
Fig. 13.6 Façade BIPV system on the Copenhagen International School, Nordhavn; building design
and credit by C.F. Møller Architects, photo by Adam Mørk