BIPV
October 27, 2023
Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) have emerged as one of the leading solutions in the transition to a more sustainable built environment. As both the US and Canada toughen their environmental policies and regulations, building integrated solar stands out as a key tool to ensure compliance and drive the green agenda.
In recent years, both the US and Canada have set ambitious goals to reduce carbon emissions and transition to a more sustainable energy mix. The US's Clean Power Plan aims to cut carbon pollution from power plants, pushing for a more substantial reliance on renewable energy. Canada, on the other hand, has pledged under the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Key to this is the greening of the building sector, which accounts for nearly 12% of the total national greenhouse gas emissions.
With stringent environmental regulations on the horizon, architects, builders, and policymakers need to collaborate and champion solutions like BIPV. Cities like San Francisco have already mandated the installation of solar systems on new buildings. We can expect similar policies to emerge across North America, given the climate imperatives.Innovations in BIPV, including solar facades and solar railings, are continually expanding the possibilities. As the technology advances and becomes more affordable, building integrated solar potential to help the US and Canada meet their environmental goals becomes even more pronounced.As the US and Canada continue to evolve their environmental policies, the building sector cannot remain a passive player. BIPV offers a promising pathway, not just for compliance but for pioneering the sustainable cities of the future. It’s high time stakeholders across the spectrum embrace building integrated solar as more than a trend but as a cornerstone of the next green architectural era.
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