BIPV photovoltaic power station
BIPV refers to Building Integrated Photovoltaics, which is a solar power generation system designed, constructed, and installed simultaneously with the building, seamlessly integrating with the architecture of the building. It is also known as "building-type" or "building-material-type" solar photovoltaics.
As an inseparable part of the building, BIPV can replace components such as roofs, skylights, and building facades. Once integrated, it not only generates electricity but also functions as a building component and material. It can even enhance the building's aesthetics, forming a perfect unity with the structure.
The main applications of BIPV include roof integration, photovoltaic vertical facades, photovoltaic glass windows, and photovoltaic shading canopies. The lifespan of BIPV systems is generally over 25 years.
Photovoltaic rooftop power generation is highly efficient and is the primary application scenario for BIPV. From a power generation perspective, photovoltaic roofs and light-collecting roofs on buildings can receive the longest exposure to sunlight and the largest sunlight area, offering the best economic benefits. Among them, flat roofs, which allow the photovoltaic system to be installed at the optimal sunlight angle, can achieve the maximum power output.