IEA PVPS - Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme 221d ago

In this interview, Nerea Otaño Aramendi and Olaia Aurrekoetxea Arratibel, experts of IEA PVPS Task 15, share key insights from their ongoing work on fire safety in Building-Integrated PV (BIPV). They explain why fire safety is a particularly critical issue for BIPV installations, how they are assessing current research and available data, and the most important observations emerging from their review so far. Nerea and Olaia also discuss how their findings can help identify the existing gaps in knowledge, standards, and practices — and how Task 15 aims to support the industry by improving safety, confidence, and long-term implementation of BIPV solutions. Finally, they look ahead at how this work will contribute to better design, testing, and deployment practices, enabling safe and sustainable integration of PV into the built environment. This conversation is part of our ongoing series with IEA PVPS experts, bringing you insights from leading researchers and practitioners shaping the future of sustainable PV. 📘 Download the full report "Fire Safety of BIPV: International Mapping of Accredited and R&D Facilities in the Context of Codes and Standards 2023": https://iea-pvps.org/key-topics/fire-safety-of-bipv-international-mapping-of-accredited-and-rd-facilities-in-the-context-of-codes-and-standards-2023/ 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay updated on the latest in PV system sustainability, innovation, and safe integration into buildings.