Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are not new technologically but they are to the commercial arena and now more and more companies coming together to offer the services and materials.
But the article also mentions that BIPV is more popular and in demand in Europe. "There are very high incentives for BIPV in Italy and France." For instance, United Solar currently sells its solar laminates to a large asphalt-shingle manufacturer in Italy that supplies residential clients with solar shingles.
With the housing markets lying low and and builders looking for niches might find this interesting. Also solar tax credits that are set to expire in the USA, need to be reviewed and reinstated.
You can find the article here!
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Let's hope that we see more of this. I think one of the bigger reasons people don't want to go solar (aside from the cost aspect) is that solar tends to stick out like a sore thumb. If it were integrated more into the house, more people would be willing to consider it.
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