Building-integrated photovoltaic systems: Challenges and opportunities for manufacturers and specifiers

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BRE, 2012
Building-integrated photovoltaic systems: Challenges and opportunities for manufacturers and specifiers Download document

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Core Supplement

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Abstract

Aims to help to close the gap between building designers and manufacturers of BIPV products. Specifiers will find useful information on products and some typical applications, while manufacturers may benefit from the direct feedback from potential users of the technology. The information has been mainly gathered from three sources: a survey of products currently on the market; a recent survey of architects; and two stakeholder workshops held at BRE in 2010 and 2011.

Author

Pester, S.

ISBN

9781848062634

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Special subject areas
  • Building services
  • Production processes
  • Photovoltaics
  • Construction operations
  • Renewable energy

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BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.

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