BIPV (Building Integrated Photo Voltaics)

BIPV (Building Integrated Photo Voltaics)

One of the most promising applications for Solar Photo Voltaic is to replace conventional building materials such as roof tiles, shingles, facades and normal glazing with Photovoltaic Building materials. These can be so manufactured as to be almost indistinguishable from conventional building products, blending harmoniously with the surrounding environment. At the same time, these materials will also generate electricity. This concept is known as BIPV (Building Integrated Photo Voltaic).

In Rabirashmi, the BIPV concept has been introduced. This has not only enhanced the aesthetics of the houses, but is also generating about 2000 units of electricity annually. The electricity produced from Rabirashmi can be used locally or fed into the utility grid. In case of power cut the owner can get at least two light points and one D.C. fan point powered by solar energy.