Definitions

1. Photovoltaics(PV) is a method
ofgenerating
electrical
powerby
convertingsolar radiationintodirect
currentelectricityusingsemiconducto
rsthat exhibit thephotovoltaic effect.
2. Photovoltaic
power
generation
employssolar panelscomposed of a
number ofsolar cellscontaining a
photovoltaic material.
3. The direct conversion of sunlight to
electricity occurs without any moving
parts or environmental emissions
during operation.

1. Solar cells produce direct current

electricity from sun light which can be
used to power equipment or to recharge
a battery.
2. When more power is required than a
single cell can deliver, cells are
electrically connected together to form
photovoltaic modules, or solar panels.
3. Photovoltaic
power
capacity
is
measured as maximum power output
under standardized test conditions (STC)
in "Wp" (Watts peak).
4. The actual power output at a particular
point in time may be less than or
greater than this standardized, or
"rated,"
value,
depending
on

1. Cells require protection from the

environment and are usually packaged
tightly behind a glass sheet.
2. Solar cells can be incorporated into the
faade of a building, complementing or
replacing traditional view or spandrel
glass.
3. Photovoltaics may be incorporated into
awnings and saw-tooth designs on a
building faade. These increase access
to direct sunlight while providing
additional architectural benefits such as
passive shading.
4. Photovoltaics can also be used in
roofing systems & in skylight systems

Building Integrated Photo Voltaic

(BIPV)
1. Building Integrated Photo Voltaic
(BIPV) refers to photovoltaic cells
and
modules
which
can
be
integrated as part of the building
structure, and therefore can replace
conventional
building
materials,
rather
than
being
installed
afterwards.
2. A Building Integrated Photovoltaics
(BIPV) system consists of integrating
photovoltaics modules into the
building envelope, such as the roof
or the faade. By simultaneously
serving
as
building
envelope
material and power generator.

1. A Building Integrated Photovoltaics

(BIPV) system consists of integrating
photovoltaics modules into the
building envelope, such as the roof
or the faade. By simultaneously
serving
as
building
envelope
material and power generator.
2. Buildings are major consumers of
energy
in
their
construction,
operation and maintenance.
3. It is estimated that almost 50per
cent of the global energy demand is
due to buildings.

A complete BIPV system includes:

the PV modules (which might be thin-film or
crystalline, transparent, semi-transparent, or opaque);
a charge controller, to regulate the power into and out
of the battery storage bank (in stand-alone systems);
a power storage system, generally comprised of the
utility grid in utility-interactive systems or, a number
of batteries in stand-alone systems;
power conversion equipment including an inverter to
convert the PV modules' DC output to AC compatible
with the utility grid;
backup power supplies such as diesel generators
(optional-typically employed in stand-alone systems);
and
appropriate support and mounting hardware, wiring,
and safety disconnects.

PV ROOF SLATE MODULE

SPECIFICATION

STC Standard Test Conditions:

1000 W/m2 , 25 C solar cell temperature.
PTC PVUSA Test Conditions:
1000 W/m2, 20 C ambient and 1 m/s wind speed.
NOCT - Nominal Operating Cell Temperature [C]:
cell temperature under 800 W/ m2, 20 C air temperature , 1m/s
wind
speed, with open-circuited modules installed in an open rack
configuration