Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are photovoltaic building materials that are used to replace conventional building materials in parts of the building envelope such as the roof, skylights, or facades. They are increasingly being incorporated into the construction of new buildings as a principal or ancillary source of electrical power, although existing buildings may be retrofitted with similar technology. 

The advantage of BIPV-integrated photovoltaics over more common non-integrated systems is that the initial cost can be offset by reducing the amount spent on building materials and labor that would normally be used to construct the part of the building that the BIPV modules replace. In addition, BIPV allows for more widespread solar adoption when the building's aesthetics matter and traditional rack-mounted solar panels disrupt the intended look of the building.

BIPV photovoltaic building materials: Crystalline silicon PV glass can easily replace traditional canopy and skylight applications, spandrel glass, solid walls, and guardrails. This means that Crystalline silicon PV glass is not only the most suitable material for buildings with the same mechanical properties as conventional architectural glass used in construction for architectural purposes. It can yield as much energy as normal glass suitable for those buildings and facilities with good solar orientation that seek maximum energy output.

Conventional facades made of plaster, aluminum, marble, or any other material can be harmoniously replaced by Colored BIPV building elements. The patented Nano-film technology can make the appearance of the component permanent, with the same life cycle of buildings. Also could be obtained with more intense color. Any color can be developed to match the design of the project.

Typical performances of modules using our film are shown in the flowing table: