Advances in Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) for Sustainable Buildings
A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editors
Interests: photovoltaic systems; PV modules; PV in buildings; building-integrated photovoltaics; BIPV; PV energy rating; PV modelling
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Interests: solar radiation; solar radiation modelling; solar forecasting; PV systems simulation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPVs) represents an optimal approach to combine architectural design with sustainable energy solutions. By integrating photovoltaic elements directly into the building envelope, BIPVs enables construction materials to generate on-site renewable energy. BIPV modules have demonstrated their ability to replace conventional building materials, leading to functional, visually appealing, and efficient solutions.
As the demand for sustainable and energy-positive buildings increases, the role of BIPVs in the built environment becomes ever more significant. This Special Issue aims to showcase recent advancements in BIPV technology, highlight experiences and lessons learned from recent real-world case studies, and explore critical aspects such as BIPV systems performance, energy simulation, and BIPV architectural concepts. We invite contributions that provide insights into the technical, environmental, economic, and aesthetic dimensions of BIPV systems.
Dr. Nuria Martín Chivelet
Dr. Jesús Polo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs)
- PV in buildings
- BIPV modelling and simulation
- BIM and BIPV
- BIPV performance
- sustainable energy retrofit
- sustainable buildings
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