Designing with solar power
A source book for building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) 		home > publications > reports >
Last updated: 31 October 2002

Editors: Prasad, D.; Snow, M. Designing with solar power - A source book for building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)
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Price (AUD): 72,00
Date of issue: 2002
Type: Book IEA  PVPS Task 7
Details: 19 p.: figures, photos; with references
Download: Open or download flyer of this book including order form as PDF document (200 kB)
Available from: Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd.
6 Bastow Place, Mulgrave, Victoria 3170, Australia
Internet: http://www.imagespublishinggroup.com
Abstract: Chapter 1 - building design and environmental concepts - discusses the holistic design process and how new technologies are part of the decision-making process. It also explores building aesthetics and urban aesthetics, in addition to functional and performance needs versus architectural appeal of BiPV and other technologies.
Chapter 2 - technologies and integration concepts - explores PV technologies in the marketplace and provides a summary of integration concepts in use for all building typologies, commenting on architectural appropriateness as applicable. Cost issues and efficiencies for different systems are also discussed.
Chapter 3 - international BIPV case examples - includes 22 international BiPV case studies. Each case study includes design and development process issues as well as the architectural and technical quality of the projects.
Chapter 4 - non-building structures - includes discussion and examples of non-building structures in the built environment including process and performance issues.
The PV potential - presented in chapter 5 - study covers solar yield considerations and issues for surfaces of building envelopes at a city scale from IEA participating countries and assesses prospective opportunities. This is complemented by a review and analysis of BiPV design tools.
Chapter 6 - electrical concepts and reliability issues - reviews technical issues and best practice considerations including detailed consideration of electrical concepts, reliability and standards.
Chapter 7 - non-technical barriers and markets - overviews marketing and government strategies by country and financing strategies including experiences for BiPV implementation. Also included is a comprehensive discussion of non-technical barriers and opportunities.
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