BIPV Status Report 2017 SUPSI-SEAC

The SUPSI-SEAC report 2017 gives a comprehensive overview of BIPV, its product classification, its available products and emerging trends, its example projects and its price levels. The report starts off with a reference classification of BIPV systems according to the most recent developments in the market. Next, in chapter 2 we present our updated database of BIPV products available. It consists of 114 BIPV products that are commercially offered in Europe. In chapter 3 we describe some main technology trends that we believe could represent a new significant market segment within the next 5 years. Chapter 4 presents five BIPV buildings representing various product categories and application areas. In the final chapter we investigate and discuss the topic of the price levels and cost assessment for the various BIPV product categories, starting from the input arisen as a result of the market survey conducted, mainly for the Dutch/Benelux and Swiss markets, involving producers, suppliers as well as installers of BIPV products. The purpose of this report is to inform architects, stakeholders and technicians with a comprehensive overview on the capabilities, specifications and value propositions of PV integrated in the building skin. We expect that this report will contribute in better underlining some main aspects as currently in discussion in the BIPV field and in supporting this sector.