Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) are contemporary building materials that integrate photovoltaic (PV) components, which are used to generate energy or heat, into the building's structure in addition to standard building materials.
The demand for distributed PV technologies among consumers is rising, and there is industry competition to lower installation costs, which is encouraging the development of PV goods with multiple uses that are integrated into building materials. The BIPV roofing industry is then anticipated to grow more quickly as a result. The goal of several governments worldwide is to provide financial assistance for BIPV roofing. This is explained by the growing emphasis on using renewable energy sources to lessen the effects of greenhouse gases and carbon emissions. Also, Increased PV-suitable building space and BIPV-specific incentives in some overseas markets may boost market expansion. Established solar sector players should focus on expanding their BIPV roofing businesses. Furthermore, growing regulations and government objectives to attain zero emissions are expected to enhance market share for businesses. BIPV roofing, however, comes with high installation costs. Despite the fact that BIPV roofing is suitable for commercial settings, some home customers feel that the product should be more expensive given its unique purpose and their readiness to pay more for it. The usage of extra materials like adhesives, framework, and flashing is also required for BIPV roofing installation, which can increase installation costs.
The global BIPV Roofing Market is predicted to grow in the future, with a strong CAGR of 14.65% between 2019 and 2027.
Major Players in the BIPV Roofing Industry:
1. Heliatek GmbH
Heliatek GmbH was founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sachsen, Germany. It operates in Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Belgium. In October 2018, Heliatek finished the largest organic photovoltaics BIPV installation to date.The trial installation is the largest OPV installation to date, with 192 HeliaSol film panels totaling 3 m in length.
2. Centrosolar Ag
Centrosolar Ag was one of the leading stock exchange listed solar companies in Europe. It was founded in and headquartered in Munich, Germany. It operated in Spain, Italy, France and Greece. In 2014 the company declared bankruptcy.
3. Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.
Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. is a publicly traded photovoltaic (PV) company. It was founded in 2005 and headquartered in Colorado, United States. It operates in many countries. Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., a major American innovator in the design and manufacture of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) systems that are portable, flexible, and long-lasting, declared in April 2023 that it had finalized an agreement to purchase the Flisom AG's Zurich manufacturing facilities. The business will maintain its Thornton, Colorado headquarters, and will launch production in Zurich, Switzerland, using brand-new 15MW roll-to-roll thin-film manufacturing machinery.
4. 3S Swiss Systems
3S Swiss Systems was founded in 2001 and headquartered in Bern, 3250, Switzerland. It operates in Switzerland. In September 2021, the BIPV installation was created using monocrystalline solar tiles from the Swiss company 3S Solar Plus. The device is offered in green, blue, terracotta, and brown gradations, with a power output ranging from 80 to 170 W depending on color and size.
5. Dyesol Ltd.
Dyesol Ltd. now named, GreatCell Solar Limited, was a solar energy company developing perovskite solar cell 3rd generation thin-film solar cell technologies and materials. It was founded in 2004 and headquartered in New South Wales, Australia. It operates in over 60 countries.
6. Ertex Solar GmbH
Ertex Solar GmbH was founded in 2004 and headquartered in Niederösterreich, Austria. It operates in Sudan, Mexico, Qatar and the USA. In December 2022, the Namur bus station in Belgium will receive a one-of-a-kind roof. 3560 laminated safety glass modules were paired with 2x6mm ESG glass modules to produce a 315 kWp system that now protects passengers from wind and rain over an area of over 8000m2. The roof included 52 different module types on four sub-segments, each of which was designed in a unique shape and with a unique cell layout, needing an additional section of planning.
7. Dow Solar
Dow Solar was an American multinational corporation headquartered in Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1943 and headquartered in. It operates in 31 countries.
8. Eagle Roofing Products Florida LLC
Eagle Roofing Products Florida LLC was founded in 1989 and headquartered in California, United States. It operates in United States. In November 2020, Eagle Roofing Products Florida LLC will be pleased to share that it has hired a national commercial real estate company to help it find the appropriate location for its second manufacturing facility in Florida. Through its constant dedication to client connections, innovation, and its Team Members, the firm has expanded to become the biggest privately held USA MADE, USA OWNED concrete roof tile producer in the United States.
9. Konarka Technologies Inc.
Konarka Technologies Inc. was a solar energy company, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Massachusetts, United States. It operates around the world.
*Definition: The integration of photovoltaics (PV) into the building envelope is known as building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). The PV modules act as both a building skin (replacing traditional building exterior materials) and a power generator.
