Building-Integrated Solar Does Twice the Work

Build a solar system into your property’s construction, and let solar do more than just produce energy. A building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar system does double duty as a roof, awning or carport, protecting a property’s exteriors while creating clean energy for its interiors. The financial benefits are double duty too.

BIPV solar systems embed solar cells into standard building materials like shingles, roof tiles, window glass and glass walls, replacing conventional construction materials. Almost undetectable frameless individual solar modules appear as slate tiles that cover your entire roof. For commercial low-slope roofs, single ply BIPV solar roofing combines insulation and fire barrier with a white single-ply roofing membrane and photovoltaic cells to create a cost-effective and efficient energy-producing roof. Plain glass in skylights, windows, vertical glass facades or louvers now can be replaced with architecturally-interesting PV glass that makes energy and accents your property. 

Financially, when you assess building, assess building with solar. Examine the cost of a new roof, for instance. Then examine the cost of a new BIPV solar tile roof with its rebates, tax credits, accelerated depreciation and improved property value. Now picture adding skylights or a sunroom… considering the benefits, building with solar is the simple choice.