BIPV: Building-integrated photovoltaics

The requirements for the integration of photovoltaic modules in buildings or vehicles are very demanding and difficult to meet using today's existing technologies.

In the first case, high-efficiency, flexible design, and low-cost modules are required. Within the transport sector, lightweight parts are required, with high structural strength and at a competitive cost.

Solarface photovoltaic modules developed by TECNALIA respond to these requirements.

• BIPV: 15 Mm² estimated, €2.25B
• Application in urban infrastructures, electronic devices, aerospace…
• Mobility, expanding market: photovoltaic sunroof and elements for cars, bikes, buses, UAVs, boats, and trains

• TRL 7 in BIPV and mobility applications
• TRL 4-5 in advanced composite manufacturing processes for large, low-cost series (developed for the automotive industry)
• Technology protected by the patent families derived from WO2016038000 and trade secret