Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV): Analysis and US market potential. Final report
- Little (Arthur D.), Inc., Cambridge, MA (United States)
- Solar Design Associates, Harvard, MA (United States)
Arthur D. Little, Inc., in conjunction with Solar Design Associates, conducted a study for the US Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Building Technologies (OBT) to determine the market potential for grid-connected, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). This study defines BIPV as two types of applications: (1) where the PV modules are an integral part of the building, often serving as the exterior weathering skin; and (2) the PV modules are mounted on the existing building exterior. Both of these systems are fully integrated with the energy usage of the building and have potential for significant market penetration in the US. Off-grid building applications also offer a near-term market for BIPV, but are not included in the scope of this study.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); Little (Arthur D.), Inc., Cambridge, MA (United States); Solar Design Associates, Harvard, MA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-83CH10093
- OSTI ID:
- 72936
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/TP-472-7850; ON: DE95004055; TRN: AHC29519%%63
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: Feb 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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