pv magazine International

New model to assess performance of building-integrated photovoltaics based on PCM

A Chinese research group has investigated the effect of using phase change material (PCM) for cooling building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) panels and has developed a method for forecasting BIPV ...
EurekAlert!

PolyU research achieves record efficiency in semi-transparent solar cells, advancing the development of building-integrated photovoltaics

Transparent solar cells can be integrated into windows, screens and other surfaces, with immense potential for them to revolutionise the renewable energy sector. However, there are challenges to ...
MarketWatch

Building Integrated Photovoltaics Market size is set to grow by USD 36.17 billion from 2024-2028, Rising demand to reduce energy costs boost the market, Technavio

NEW YORK, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global building integrated photovoltaics market size is estimated to grow by USD 36.17 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is ...
pv magazine International

New model for diffuse, shadow effects on vehicle-integrated photovoltaics

A team of researchers from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) developed a model to simulate the impact of buildings and objects on direct and diffuse solar irradiance in vehicle-integrated ...
Optics

Custom-colored modules can boost public approval of solar panels on buildings

While solar power is undoubtedly a cleaner, greener alternative to fossil fuel-generated electricity, not everybody wishes to see cherished buildings covered with PV panels. But as the technology is ...