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What is building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) glass?

Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) glass is a type of solar glass designed to seamlessly integrate with architectural elements in buildings while generating electricity. It serves both as a structural component of the building and as a renewable energy source.

What is the solarvolt TM BIPV glass system?

Seamlessly integrated into the building structure, the Solarvolt ™ BIPV glass system unveils new possibilities for renewable power generation and glass design. Click highlighted areas to explore.

What is a BIPV glass system?

Doubling as a building component to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency in commercial buildings, the Solarvolt™ BIPV glass system has been honored for delivering high performance, aesthetics and CO2-free power generation while replacing conventional building materials. Complement classic building materials — or replace them.

What is a bifacial standard photovoltaic module?

This trend brought a change as well in the solar module construction: while earlier standard modules had a white foil as a backsheet, nowadays, bifacial standard photovoltaic modules are mostly framed glass-glass-laminates to allow the entry of sunlight from both sides of the module.

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