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Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV): Technologies and Global Markets

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  • 264 Pages
  • December 2022
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 5316887

In this report, the market has been segmented based on technology, application, end user and geography. The report provides an overview of the global BIPV market and analyses market trends. Using 2021 as the base year, the report provides estimated market data for the forecast period, 2022-2027. Revenue forecasts for this period are segmented based on technology, application, end user and geography. Market values have been estimated based on the total revenue of BIPV providers.

The report covers the market for BIPV with regard to the user base across different regions. It also highlights major trends and challenges that affect the market and the vendor landscape. The report estimates the global market for BIPV in 2021 and provides projections for the expected market size through 2027.

The report also focuses on the major driving trends and challenges that affect the market and the vendor landscape. The report explains the value chain, competitive landscape, and current trends in the BIPV market. It concludes with an analysis of the BIPV vendor landscape and includes detailed profiles of the major players in the global BIPV market.

The following parameters define the scope of the report:

  • The scope of the report includes the global market of commercially deployed BIPV projects.
  • Projects that are in the design or pre-development phase have not been considered in the calculation of the overall market size.
  • The market size includes both the hardware market as well as the services segment.
  • The after-sales services market, which covers software upgrades, hardware maintenance, etc., have not been considered in the report.
  • The report includes both new constructions as well as renovation projects for the calculation of overall market size.
  • Utility-scale power grid projects have not been considered in the report.

Report Includes

  • 81 data tables and 97 additional tables
  • An updated review of the global market for building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) materials and related technologies
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with data from 2021, estimates for 2022, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
  • Discussion of market opportunities and drivers for BIPV materials market, current trends and ongoing research activities, industry regulations and COVID-19 impact shaping the growth of the PV industry
  • Estimation of the market size and corresponding market share analysis by technology, application, end user and geographical region for key market segments and sub-segments
  • Identification of major stakeholders in the market, and analysis of their company shares and key competitive landscape
  • Patent review and analysis of patents granted for technologies related to advanced PV materials and devices used in BIPV
  • A comparative study and SWOT analysis of the top four BIPV technologies, which could further assist stakeholders in formulating appropriate strategies
  • Profile descriptions of the leading market participants, including Agc Inc., Ertex Solartechnik Gmbh, Kaneka Corp., Novergy Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Solarwindow Technologies Inc., and Tesla Inc.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Study Goals and Objectives
1.3 What's New in this Update?
1.4 Scope of Report
1.5 Reasons for Doing the Study
1.6 Intended Audiences
1.7 Information Sources
1.8 Methodology
1.9 Geographic Breakdown
1.10 Analyst's Credentials
1.11 Custom Research
1.12 Related Research Reports

Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
Chapter 3 Market Overview
3.1 Global Energy Sources
3.2 Importance of Renewable Energy
3.3 Overview of Photovoltaics
3.4 Bipv Industry Outlook
3.5 Value Chain Analysis
3.6 Government Policies and Support
3.6.1 General Policy Programs and Support
3.7 Overview of Bipv Policies, Regulations, and Incentive Programs
3.7.1 General
3.7.2 Fits Vs. Rates Net Metering
3.7.3 Bipv Policies, Regulations, and Incentive Programs in North America
3.7.4 Bipv Policies, Regulations and Incentive Programs in Europe and the Eu
3.7.5 Microanalysis of Individual European Countries
3.7.6 Bipv Policies, Regulations, and Incentive Programs in Apac
3.7.7 Asean Countries
3.7.8 Bipv Policies, Regulations, and Incentive Programs in the South America
3.7.9 Bipv Policies, Regulations, and Incentive Programs in the Rest of the World
3.8 Bipv-Relevant International Standards
3.8.1 International Certification Standards
3.8.2 Eu-Specific Certification Standards
3.9 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.9.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.9.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.9.3 Threat of New Entrants
3.9.4 Threat of Substitutes
3.9.5 Degree of Competition
3.10 Impact of Covid-19 on the Bipv Market
3.10.1 Impact on the Industry
3.10.2 Conclusion

Chapter 4 Market Dynamics
4.1 Market Dynamics
4.1.1 Market Drivers
4.1.2 Market Restraints
4.1.3 Market Opportunities

Chapter 5 Market Breakdown by Technology
5.1 Overview
5.2 Crystalline Silicon
5.2.1 Single-Crystal Silicon Pvs
5.2.2 Polycrystalline Silicon Pvs
5.3 Thin Film
5.3.1 Amorphous Silicon
5.3.2 Cadmium Telluride
5.3.3 Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide
5.4 Others
5.4.1 Multi-Junction Cells
5.4.2 Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
5.4.3 Quantum Dot Pvs
5.4.4 Organic Solar Cells
5.4.5 Nanomaterials
5.4.6 Other Third-Generation Pv Materials
5.5 Additional Information

Chapter 6 Market Breakdown by Application
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Roofing
6.2.1 Roofing Shingles
6.2.2 Roofing Tiles
6.2.3 Standing Seam Metal Roofing
6.2.4 Single-Ply Membrane Roofing
6.3 Glazing
6.4 Skylights
6.5 Facades
6.5.1 Building Cladding
6.5.2 Green Parking
6.6 Architectural Shading
6.7 Additional Information

Chapter 7 Market Breakdown by End-user
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Industrial
7.3 Commercial
7.4 Residential
7.5 Additional Information

Chapter 8 Market Breakdown by Region
8.1 Global Market Value by Region
8.1.1 North America
8.1.2 Europe
8.1.3 Asia-Pacific
8.1.4 South America
8.1.5 Rest of the World

Chapter 9 Patent Analysis
9.1 Patent Analysis
9.1.1 Key Recently Granted Patents

Chapter 10 Competitive Landscape
10.1 Top Companies
10.2 Market Share Analysis
10.2.1 Key Market Developments

Chapter 11 Company Profiles
  • Agc Inc.
  • Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.
  • Avancis GmbH
  • Certainteed Corp.
  • Ertex Solartechnik GmbH
  • Hanergy Holding Group
  • Heliatek GmbH
  • Issol Sa
  • Kaneka Corp.
  • Metsolar
  • Nanoflex Power Corp.
  • Novergy Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  • Onyx Solar Group LLC
  • Polysolar Ltd.
  • Solarwindow Technologies Inc.
  • Sphelar Power Corp.
  • Sunpower Corp.
  • Tesla Inc.
  • Trina Solar
  • Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd.
11.1 Major Companies in the Bipv Industry by Category

Chapter 12 Appendix: Acronyms and Abbreviations
List of Tables
Summary Table: Global BIPV Market, by Region, Through 2027
Table 1: Primary BIPV Stakeholders Impact Analysis
Table 2: Secondary BIPV Stakeholders Impact Analysis
Table 3: Green Globes Rating Scale
Table 4: European Nations with Most Expensive Electricity for Industrial and Residential Electricity Users, 2020
Table 5: German PV Feed-in-Tariff Values by Peak Generating Capacity, 2021
Table 6: Spanish BIPV Feed-in-Tariff Values by Peak Generating Capacity, 2020
Table 7: Australian Solar Feed-in-Tariffs, by State, 2021
Table 8: Australian Renewable Energy Target Schedule, 2010-2030
Table 9: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis: Overview
Table 10: Kg/Billions of CO2 Emitted Per Million BTU of Energy, by Fuel
Table 11: Share of Population With Access to Electricity, 2020
Table 12: Global Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 13: Global Market for Crystalline Silicon BIPV, by Region, Through 2027
Table 14: Global Market for Crystalline Silicon BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 15: Global Market for Thin Film BIPV, by Region, Through 2027
Table 16: Global Market for Thin Film BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 17: Global Market for Other BIPV Technologies, by Region, Through 2027
Table 18: Global Market for Other BIPV Technologies, by Application, Through 2027
Table 19: Comparative Study of Top 4 BIPV Technologies
Table 20: SWOT Analysis of Top 4 BIPV Technologies
Table 21: Global Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 22: Global Market for BIPV Roofing, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 23: Global Market for BIPV Roofing, by Region, Through 2027
Table 24: Global Market for BIPV Glazing, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 25: Global Market for BIPV Glazing, by Region, Through 2027
Table 26: Global Market for BIPV Facades, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 27: Global Market for BIPV Facades, by Region, Through 2027
Table 28: Global Market for BIPV Architectural Shading, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 29: Global Market for BIPV Architectural Shading, by Region, Through 2027
Table 30: Applicability of BIPV Technologies in BIPV Applications
Table 31: Comparative Study of Major BIPV Applications
Table 32: Global Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 33: Global Market for BIPV in Industrial Buildings, by Region, Through 2027
Table 34: Global Market for BIPV in Commercial Buildings, by Region, Through 2027
Table 35: Global Market for BIPV in Residential Buildings, by Region, Through 2027
Table 36: Global Market for BIPV, by Region, Through 2027
Table 37: North American Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 38: North American Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 39: North American Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 40: North American Market for BIPV, by Country, Through 2027
Table 41: U.S. Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 42: U.S. Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 43: U.S. Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 44: Canadian Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 45: Canadian Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 46: Canadian Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 47: Mexican Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 48: Mexican Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 49: Mexican Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 50: European Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 51: European Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 52: European Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 53: European Market for BIPV, by Country, Through 2027
Table 54: German Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 55: German Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 56: German Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 57: U.K. Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 58: U.K. Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 59: U.K. Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 60: French Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 61: French Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 62: French Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 63: Italian Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 64: Italian Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 65: Italian Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 66: Rest of the European Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 67: Rest of the European Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 68: Rest of the European Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 69: Asia-Pacific Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 70: Asia-Pacific Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 71: Asia-Pacific Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 72: Asia-Pacific Market for BIPV, by Country, Through 2027
Table 73: Chinese Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 74: Chinese Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 75: Chinese Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 76: Japanese Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 77: Japanese Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 78: Japanese Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 79: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 80: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 81: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 82: South American Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 83: South American Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 84: South American Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 85: South American Market for BIPV, by Country, Through 2027
Table 86: Rest of the World Market for BIPV, by Technology, Through 2027
Table 87: Rest of the World Market for BIPV, by Application, Through 2027
Table 88: Rest of the World Market for BIPV, by End User, Through 2027
Table 89: Rest of the World Market for BIPV, by Subregion, Through 2027
Table 90: Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Patents Share, by Company, 2021
Table 91: Top 20 Players in the BIPV Market and Their Description, 2021
Table 92: Global BIPV Market, Investments by Major Players, 2019-2022*
Table 93: Global BIPV Market, Contracts by Major Players, 2019-2022*
Table 94: Global BIPV Market, Collaborations by Major Players, 2019-2022*
Table 95: Global BIPV Market, Product Launches, by Major Players, 2019-2022*
Table 96: Global BIPV Market, Partnerships by Major Players, 2019-2022*
Table 97: AGC Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 98: AGC Inc.: Key Management
Table 99: AGC Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 100: AGC Inc.: Recent Developments, 2019-2022*
Table 101: Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 102: Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.: Key Management
Table 103: Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 104: Avancis GmbH: Company Snapshot
Table 105: Avancis GmbH: Product Portfolio
Table 106: Avancis GmbH: Recent Developments, 2019-2022*
Table 107: CertainTeed Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 108: CertainTeed Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 109: Ertex Solartechnik GmbH: Company Snapshot
Table 110: Ertex Solartechnik GmbH: Key Management
Table 111: Ertex Solartechnik GmbH: Product Portfolio
Table 112: Hanergy Holding Group: Company Snapshot
Table 113: Hanergy Holding Group: Product Portfolio
Table 114: Hanergy Holding Group: Recent Developments, 2019-2022*
Table 115: Heliatek GmbH: Company Snapshot
Table 116: Heliatek GmbH: Key Management
Table 117: Heliatek GmbH: Partners
Table 118: Heliatek GmbH: Product Portfolio
Table 119: Heliatek GmbH: Recent Developments, 2019-2022*
Table 120: Issol SA: Company Snapshot
Table 121: Issol SA: Product Portfolio
Table 122: Kaneka Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 123: Kaneka Corp.: Key Management
Table 124: Kaneka Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 125: Kaneka Corp.: Company Financials, FY 2019-2021
Table 126: MetSolar: Company Snapshot
Table 127: MetSolar: Key Management
Table 128: MetSolar: Product Portfolio
Table 129: Nanoflex Power Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 130: Nanoflex Power Corp.: Key Management
Table 131: Nanoflex Power Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 132: Nanoflex Power Corp.: Recent Developments, 2019-2022*
Table 133: Novergy Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 134: Novergy Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd.: Key Management
Table 135: Novergy Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 136: Onyx Solar Group LLC: Company Snapshot
Table 137: Onyx Solar Group LLC: Product Portfolio
Table 138: Polysolar Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 139: Polysolar Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 140: SolarWindow Technologies Inc.: Key Management
Table 141: SolarWindow Technologies Inc.: Partnerships/Collaborations
Table 142: SolarWindow Technologies Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 143: Sphelar Power Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 144: Sphelar Power Corp.: Key Management
Table 145: Sphelar Power Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 146: SunPower Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 147: SunPower Corp.: Key Management
Table 148: SunPower Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 149: SunPower Corp.: Company Financials, FY 2019-2021
Table 150: SunPower Corp.: Recent Developments, 2019-2022*
Table 151: Tesla Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 152: Tesla Inc.: Key Management
Table 153: Tesla Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 154: Tesla Inc.: Company Financials, FY 2019-2021
Table 155: Trina Solar: Company Snapshot
Table 156: Trina Solar: Key Management
Table 157: Trina Solar: Product Portfolio
Table 158: Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 159: Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 160: BIPV Architects/Designers
Table 161: BIPV Manufacturers
Table 162: BIPV Standing Seam Metal Roofing Companies
Table 163: BIPV Architectural Fabric Manufacturers
Table 164: BIPV Architectural Shading Systems Companies
Table 165: BIPV Architectural Louvers and Shutters Companies
Table 166: BIPV Facade Companies
Table 167: BIPV Facade Support Fixing Systems Companies
Table 168: BIPV Glazing Companies
Table 169: BIPV Architectural Shutters Companies
Table 170: BIPV TPO Single-Ply Membrane Roofing Companies
Table 171: BIPV Roofing Shingles Companies
Table 172: BIPV Roofing Tiles Companies
Table 173: BIPV Skylight Companies
Table 174: BIPV Planned Community Companies
Table 175: Building Cladding and Fixing System Companies
Table 176: Colored BIPV Module Companies
Table 177: Acronyms and Abbreviations

List of Figures
Summary Figure: Global Market Shares of BIPV, by Region, 2021
Figure 1: World Electricity Generation Mix, by Fuel, 1971-2019
Figure 2: Global Energy Consumption, by Type of Fuel, 2010-2050
Figure 3: BIPV Project Development Process
Figure 4: BIPV Stakeholders Ecosystem
Figure 5: Categorization of BIPV Stakeholders
Figure 6: Types of BIPV Component Manufacturers
Figure 7: Types of BIPV System Installers
Figure 8: BIPV Market: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 9: Power of Buyers: Global BIPV Market
Figure 10: Power of Suppliers: Global BIPV Market
Figure 11: Threat of New Entrants: Global BIPV Market
Figure 12: Threat of Substitutes: Global BIPV Market
Figure 13: Degree of Competition: Global BIPV Market
Figure 14: Key Factors Impacting the BIPV Market
Figure 15: Global Market Shares of BIPV, by Technology, 2021
Figure 16: Global Market Shares of BIPV, by Technology, 2027
Figure 17: Global Market Shares of Crystalline Silicon BIPV, by Region, 2021
Figure 18: Global Market Shares of Crystalline Silicon BIPV, by Region, 2027
Figure 19: Global Market Shares of Crystalline Silicon BIPV, by Application, 2021
Figure 20: Global Market Shares of Crystalline Silicon BIPV, by Application, 2027
Figure 21: Global Market Shares of Thin Film BIPV, by Region, 2021
Figure 22: Global Market Shares of Thin Film BIPV, by Region, 2027
Figure 23: Global Market Shares of Thin Film BIPV, by Application, 2021
Figure 24: Global Market Shares of Thin Film BIPV, by Application, 2027
Figure 25: Global Market Shares of Other BIPV Technologies, by Region, 2021
Figure 26: Global Market Shares of Other BIPV Technologies, by Region, 2027
Figure 27: Global Market Shares of Other BIPV Technologies, by Application, 2021
Figure 28: Global Market Shares of Other BIPV Technologies, by Application, 2027
Figure 29: Global Market Shares of BIPV, by Application, 2021
Figure 30: Global Market Shares of BIPV, by Application, 2027
Figure 31: Global Market Shares of BIPV Roofing, by Technology, 2021
Figure 32: Global Market Shares of BIPV Roofing, by Technology, 2027
Figure 33: Global Market Shares of BIPV Roofing, by Region, 2021
Figure 34: Global Market Shares of BIPV Roofing, by Region, 2027
Figure 35: Global Market Shares of BIPV Glazing, by Technology, 2021
Figure 36: Global Market Shares of BIPV Glazing, by Technology, 2027
Figure 37: Global Market Shares of BIPV Glazing, by Region, 2021
Figure 38: Global Market Shares of BIPV Glazing, by Region, 2027
Figure 39: Global Market Shares of BIPV Facades, by Technology, 2021
Figure 40: Global Market Shares of BIPV Facades, by Technology, 2027
Figure 41: Global Market Shares of BIPV Facades, by Region, 2021
Figure 42: Global Market Shares of BIPV Facades, by Region, 2027
Figure 43: Global Market Shares of BIPV Architectural Shading, by Technology, 2021
Figure 44: Global Market Shares of BIPV Architectural Shading, by Technology, 2027
Figure 45: Global Market Shares of BIPV Architectural Shading, by Region, 2021
Figure 46: Global Market Shares of BIPV Architectural Shading, by Region, 2027
Figure 47: Global Market Shares of BIPV, by End User, 2021
Figure 48: Global Market Shares of BIPV, by End User, 2027
Figure 49: Global Market Shares of BIPV in Industrial Buildings, by Region, 2021
Figure 50: Global Market Shares of BIPV in Industrial Buildings, by Region, 2027
Figure 51: Global Market Shares of BIPV in Commercial Buildings, by Region, 2021
Figure 52: Global Market Shares of BIPV in Commercial Buildings, by Region, 2027
Figure 53: Global Market Shares of BIPV in Residential Buildings, by Region, 2021
Figure 54: Global Market Shares of BIPV in Residential Buildings, by Region, 2027
Figure 55: Global Market for BIPV, by Region
Figure 56: Global Market Shares of BIPV, by Region, 2021
Figure 57: Global Market Shares of BIPV, by Region, 2027
Figure 58: U.S. Market for BIPV, 2021-2027
Figure 59: Canadian Market for BIPV, 2021-2027
Figure 60: Mexican Market for BIPV, 2021-2027
Figure 61: German Market for BIPV, 2021-2027
Figure 62: U.K. Market for BIPV, 2021-2027
Figure 63: French Market for BIPV, 2021-2027
Figure 64: Italian Market for BIPV, 2021-2027
Figure 65: Rest of the European Market for BIPV, 2021-2027
Figure 66: Chinese Market for BIPV, 2021-2027
Figure 67: Japanese Market for BIPV, 2021-2027
Figure 68: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for BIPV, 2021-2027
Figure 69: Patents Published on BIPV Technologies, 2017-2022*
Figure 70: BIPV Patent Shares, by Assignee Country, 2021
Figure 71: Market Shares of Major Players in the BIPV Market, 2021
Figure 72: AGC Inc.: Sales Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 73: AGC Inc.: Sales Share, by Region, 2021
Figure 74: Kaneka Corp.: Sales Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 75: Kaneka Corp.: Sales Share, by Region, 2021
Figure 76: SunPower Corp.: Sales Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 77: Tesla Inc.: Sales Share, by Business Segment, 2021
Figure 78: Tesla Inc.: Sales Share, by Region, 2021

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Executive Summary

Buildings today are a leading global consumer of energy, and this trend is likely to continue well into the future, primarily driven by economic and population growth. This trend has been increasingly recognized by a multitude of countries worldwide. Different governments at the federal, state and local levels are increasing their investment in green energy technologies for new and existing buildings as a means of achieving greenhouse gas reduction targets. Consequently, energy efficiency in buildings has evolved into a major factor of the green movement in recent years.

BIPVs make up a small but increasingly noticeable component of the global PV market. Some BIPV applications are emerging as major growth segments that will likely reach gigawatt-scale annual sales within a decade. When annual capacity installations are totalled, the entire BIPV sector is found to already be beyond the gigawatt level of annual capacity. Unlike the rapid progress made in building PV capacity with utility-scale power plants, no feasible method exists for complete vertical integration with BIPV projects in all existing and planned buildings. For this, companies need partners, affiliates, alliances, visionaries and champions.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant change in consumer behaviour and demand, affected purchasing patterns, re-routed supply chains, complicated the dynamics of current market forces and involved significant interventions of governments. Just like any other market, the BIPV market was impacted by the pandemic in 2020.

Two types of construction markets can include BIPV components: new-builds and retrofits. The economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic severely depressed new construction in many regions of the world. In developed economies, renovations and retrofits will show more significant opportunities in the coming years since those projects, always necessary, are more likely to be eligible for public financial incentives and potential developer participation.

The silicon used to fabricate solar cells is either crystalline (single-crystal or multi-crystal) or amorphous. Presently, c-Si and multi-crystalline silicon (mc-Si) rigid modules are the dominant BIPV products, along with amorphous silicon (a-Si) flexible modules. However, copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) and cadmium telluride (CdTe) technologies are growing rapidly as well. The use of c-Si and mc-Si will change rapidly—and be used in ways that standard rigid modules cannot. The arrival of CIGS into the market, followed closely by the dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) and organic PV (OPV) products, will encourage an entirely new method and process of thinking about how to build, clad and colour buildings.

A building consists of an outside shell, an inside, sides and a top. Nearly all PV applications involve the integration of the PV component in an exterior building component. An integrated PV product physically replaces a component and then serves both that component’s original function and generates electricity. The table below provides an overview of the various regional markets.

Companies Mentioned

  • Agc Inc.
  • Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.
  • Avancis GmbH
  • Certainteed Corp.
  • Ertex Solartechnik GmbH
  • Hanergy Holding Group
  • Heliatek GmbH
  • Issol Sa
  • Kaneka Corp.
  • Metsolar
  • Nanoflex Power Corp.
  • Novergy Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  • Onyx Solar Group LLC
  • Polysolar Ltd.
  • Solarwindow Technologies Inc.
  • Sphelar Power Corp.
  • Sunpower Corp.
  • Tesla Inc.
  • Trina Solar
  • Wuxi Suntech Power Co. Ltd.

Table Information