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Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) - Workshop
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:02
Abstract
Postponed, due to Covid19.
Objective
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 1) explain the principles of BIPV and the relevant aspects of designing with solar materials (e.g. principles of the photovoltaic effect and solar glass properties); 2) assess the effects of the position of the sun, solar irradiance and design choices on PV system performance with basic calculations and tools; 3) fabricate PV demonstrator objects and demonstrate various PV designs 4) explain secondary functions of BIPV and how this relates to conventional construction; and 5) explain environmental benefits and market drivers of BIPV.
Content
Program Overview M / Session 1 / Welcome & Introduction M / Session 2 / Input Lecture on Theory & Methods M / Session 3 / Input Lecture on Tools M / Session 4 / Demonstrator Object Group Work Tu / Sessions 1-2 / Industry Site Visit Tu / Session 3-4 / Demonstrator Object Group Work W / Sessions 1 / Feedback Session W / Session 2-4 / Demonstrator Object Group Work Th / Sessions 1 / Feedback Session Th / Session 2-4 / Demonstrator Object Group Work F / Sessions 1-2 / Exhibit Installation F / Session 3-4 / Presentation & Feedback Sessions with External Reviewers
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) - Workshop
Does not take place this semester.
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Due to COVID-19, this workshop is postponed to FS21.
|
No time listed | 40 h semesterly |