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Building renewables into our cities

The LIFE BIPV project is working to increase the use of solar cells fused into the building envelope, facade, roof or windows.

Such building integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs) can play an important role in increasing the share of renewables in the electric grid. To advance their use, the project is demonstrating innovative BIPV installations in buildings located in Germany and Spain – two regions with very different climates. While the installations themselves focus on BIPVs installed in the facade and on the roof, the project is also showcasing how this technology could be integrated into other building components, such as awnings, balconies and carports.

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Europe, climate neutrality, energy, renewables, fossil fuels, imports, research, synergy, funding, Clean energy transition