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Building Integrated

Building integrated photovaltaic (pv) systems are fast becoming the latest feature in the modern world of architechture and "Grand designing"

It is becoming clear that the integration of pv into built environments offers considerable scope for energy-demand offsets and a chance to reduce carbon and other greenhouse gass emissions. This integration of pv gives us new opportunities as we move into the challenging new era of expensive expensive oil. Building integrated pv has many additional benefits, including.

Building integrated pv components replace conventional building materials and labour, reducing the net installed cost of any pv system.
Architecturally elegant, well integrated systems increase market acceptance of new design ideas.
The building itself becomes the pv support structure.
System electrical interface is simple, as it is wired into standard wiring.
On-site power generation offsets imported and often more carbon-intensive energy sources.
Bipv systems provide the building owners with a highly visible public expression of their environmental commitment.

With pv systems integrated into standard new build properties, building owners are already paying for facade and/or roofing materials and labour to install them. The land is already paid for, the support structure is already in place, the building is already wired, the utility is alrteady connected, and the developer or self builder can finance the pv as part of the overall project.

The concept of sustainablity is more relevant than ever, it is a dynamic process that enables people to realise their potential, and improve their quality of life in ways which simultaneously protect and enhance the Earth's life support systems.

Building integrated pv systems represent the most cost effective method of incorporating pv into our lives. They fulfill the "Grand design" principle of thinking outside the box and allow a high level of expression for both individuals and communities alike.