IEA PVPS - Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme 181d ago

Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) are transforming buildings into active energy producers – but their success depends on more than just electricity generation. In this interview, Gabriella Gonnella, expert of IEA PVPS Task 15 on Enabling Framework for the Development of BIPV, explains how BIPV elements must balance energy performance, technical functionality, and architectural quality in real-world projects. She shares practical insights into how these sometimes competing requirements can be aligned through good design, collaboration, and early planning. Gabriella also discusses the role of BIPV in achieving Net-Zero and carbon-neutral buildings, highlighting how integrated solar solutions can reduce operational emissions while contributing to high-quality, multifunctional building envelopes. This video is part of the IEA PVPS interview series, where international experts share insights on the latest developments and challenges in PV research, technology, and deployment. 🔗 Learn more about Task 15: https://iea-pvps.org/research-tasks/enabling-framework-for-the-development-of-bipv/