BUILDING-INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAICS

Building-Integrated photovoltaics are solar panels used in building structures such as windows, skylights, roofs, and walls. These panels are used to generate electricity that helps to power the building during the day when demand is at its peak. BIPV is one of the fastest growing sectors in the solar industry.

Why Plastic Solar Cells
Solarmer's plastic solar cells are well suited for BIPV applications because of their flexibility, easy installation, better performance in low and indirect lights, and aesthetic value for architects. The biggest advantage is the low cost of electricity generation, at 20% of the cost of traditional solar cells, which puts them on par with fossil fuels. Direct embedding into building materials during manufacturing and lightweight and flexibility further reduces the installation cost.

List of Applications
-Windows
-Roof
-Garage Doors
-Skylights
-Walls
-Decorations
-Facades
-Tiles & Shingles

Product Availability
Solarmer's plastic solar panels for BIPV applications will be available in 2013.

*For more information, please email us at products@solarmer.com.