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BIPV

The Art of BIPV Technology

Our building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems offer architects, builders, and visionaries the chance to harness the sun's power without sacrificing aesthetics. We're redefining the narrative of solar energy, proving that it can be both efficient and elegant. From solar facades to glass, and from balcony railings to highway noise barriers, our range is as limitless as your imagination.

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Question 1

What’s the source of 40% of global energy related CO2emissions?

Select one of the following answers:
A
Transportation Industry
B
Building Industry
C
Agricultural Industry
D
Waste Processing Industry
Question 2

What are Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)?

Select one of the following answers:
A
Geothermal
B
Solar farms
C
Solar powered facades and building materials
D
Biomass energy
Question 3

What is NOT an application for BIPV?

Select one of the following answers:
A
Balcony railings on high rises
B
Exterior cladding on buildings
C
Glass in spandrel panels
D
Interior walls in homes
Question 4

What is NOT a feature of BIPV technology?

Select one of the following answers:
A
BIPVs can generate a substantial percentage of the total electricity demand for a building
B
A building with solar facades can take advantage of government incentives
C
Solar facades can’t reduce a building’s carbon footprint
D
BIPVs do not require additional land for energy generation
Question 5

What is the cheapest source of energy as per the IEA Renewable Energy Report 2020?

Select one of the following answers:
A
Solar
B
Wind
C
Nuclear
D
Geo-Thermal
Question 6

What is NOT a component in a BIPV system?

Select one of the following answers:
A
Inverter
B
Utility Grid
C
Amplifier
D
Solar Panel
Question 7

What is NOT true about solar power?

Select one of the following answers:
A
Electrons carry energy proportional to the wavelength of light
B
The first use of solar power was in the 19th century
C
Surfaces can absorb light energy and use this to create electricity
D
Monocrystalline silicon and thin film are two types of photovoltaics
Question 8

Which of these is NOT an option to build sustainable buildings?

Select one of the following answers:
A
Onsite clean electricity generation
B
Using building materials with a short life span
C
High performing systems
D
Building Integrated Photovoltaics
Question 9

What is NOT a factor to consider when designing with BIPV?

Select one of the following answers:
A
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems of the building
B
Products that fit the desired aesthetic
C
Energy demand and performance objectives for the project
D
Orientation of the building façade
Question 10

What is one of the benefits of BIPV?

Select one of the following answers:
A
Increased energy costs
B
Environmental sustainability and reduced carbon emissions
C
Clean water
D
Increased sound absorption of buildings

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