BIPV transfer into construction sector

The role of producers, as one of the key-players, is to recognize importance in covering the gap between PV and building sector.

• PV Technological Aspects
• Aesthetical Aspects
• Product information and details
• PV technology information
• Clear identification of the PV role in the building envelope (Class of technical element, Technical solution, etc.)
• Electrical data (power, temperature coefficients, etc.)
• Customizability at module scale (layering, size, shape, colour, etc.)
• Identification of building construction typologies (lightweight, massive, etc.)
• Electrical aspects: solutions to integrate cabling systems, Junction box, micro-inverters, batteries, indications on basic electrical installing procedures, etc.
• Customizability at building scale (mounting system possibilities, assemblage options, etc.)
• Clear drawing: e.g. exploded axonometric view, details, etc.
• Correlation of customizability with energetic, technological and economic aspects
• Cost (investment cost, LCC)
• Operation and maintenance strategies
• Catalogue of possible configurations
• Digital component available (CAD, BIM objects)
• Reference examples for each products
• Physical and Performance Aspects
• Construction Aspects
• Standards Warranties
• Dimensional and physical aspects (size, weight, etc.)
• Details for each layer of the BIPV panel (materials, performance, etc.)
• Electrical standards (Low Voltage Directive)
• Thermal and hygrometric aspects (U value, transparency, g value, thermal inertia data, airtightness, thermal bridge data, moisture control data)
• Building requirements to be satisfied for the specific building skin application
• Building standards to be respected for each class of requirements (safety, weather protection, energy efficiency, environmental impact, etc.) (CPR 305/2011)
• Energetic data (e.g. PV energy potential in reference location)
• Graphical analysis of technical details for the integrated solution with analysis of all the main nodes and joints, and the identification of interferences, best practice solutions
• BIPV special standards
• Environmental features of products (e.g. embodied energy, recyclability, etc.)
• Indications on building installation stages/procedures (e.g. installation guide)
• Product and power warranty
• Indication of maintenance strategies during the life-cycle (use and maintenance booklet)