IEA PVPS Task 15: Enabling Framework for the Acceleration of BIPV Fase 2

In 2015, IEA PVPS established the international cooperation 'Task 15' to accelerate the use of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV).

The project contributes to the ambition to realize energy-neutral buildings, and includes new and existing buildings, various PV technologies, and ranges from single-family houses to commercial buildings.

Task 15 has just been completed and is followed by phase 2, as there are still a number of tasks to be solved. For example, the BIPV book with international examples is followed by of a BIPV guidebook; and business models for housing and office buildings are complemented by business models for industrial buildings.

Subtask fase 2:

• Develop overall business plan for BIPV industry buildings

• Analyse performance of selected BIPV-cases and disseminate best practice.

• BIPV guidebook: from BIPV design to installation, operation, maintenance and safety.

• Examine existing BIPV simulation tools, work processes and digital (BIM) models.

• Uncover characteristics that unite requirements for BIPV worldwide to facilitate local / national building component approval.

• Establish rules for environmental assessment of BIPV systems.

• Communication. Expansion of international database established in the first part of the project.

Results can be downloaded on the IEA PVPS website as they are published. A Danish website will also be established.