Advanced Building Integrated PV (BIPV) Course
This course is designed for those looking to deepen their understanding of BIPV systems and leverage this knowledge in the real estate market to create sustainable and energy-efficient properties. It’s designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical insights, preparing participants to make informed decisions and implement BIPV solutions in their projects effectively.
Real estate stakeholders, including architects, construction professionals, developers, project managers, photovoltaic professionals, and any other professionals willing to enter the advanced level of understanding the BIPV subject.
By the end of this course you will:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of BIPV technology, including its components, technical capabilities and how it works.
- Understand the landscape of BIPV solutions existing in the European market.
- Understand the BIPV project development process and sequence of important steps.
- Learn about the benefits of BIPV such as energy efficiency, sustainability, and aesthetics, as well as the challenges like cost, maintenance, and technical constraints.
- Understand the BIPV integration options into various building designs, considering architectural aesthetics, structural integrity, and energy performance.
- Understand the financial aspects of BIPV, including cost estimation, payback and ROI.
- Learn about the regulatory landscape governing BIPV installations.
13:00 – Introduction
13:45 – BIPV Market Overview and Technologies
- Market overview, trends
- PV module layouts
- Seamless façade system integration
- Fire protection
15:30 – Q&A, discussion
15:45 – Break
16:00 – BIPV Standards, Regulations and Economics
- Standards & grid integration
- Building physics issues
- Yield estimation
- Payback period
- Costs estimation
17:30 – Q&A, discussion
17:45 – 18:00 Wrap up