Glass In Photovoltaics - Design Parameters For Pv In Buildings

Nowadays, the range of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) elements available offers architects tremendous scope. Saint-Gobain Glass Solar manufacturers solar modules in a variety of colours, such as green, magenta and gold, with the possibility of integrating other functions by combining several properties in the glass, e.g. IG, safety, reflective, etc. This paper outlines the current possibilities for the design and application of BIPV elements, giving examples through a number of recent architectural projects involving SGG Solar.