DocumentCode
413947
Title
Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) module design & experience in Japan
Author
Takehara, Tetsuo ; Hayashi, Hidenori
Author_Institution
Asahi Glass Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
Volume
2
fYear
2003
fDate
18-18 May 2003
Firstpage
2007
Abstract
Glass/glass laminated, semi-transparent BIPV module design and its application in Japan are discussed. Advantages of frameless design such as DPG (dot point glazing) and MPG (metal point glazing) and its advantages are emphasized. Large size semi-transparent type with crystalline silicon cells integrated in two sheets of tempered glass maximizes the architects design and durability requirement. Single responsibility through design, manufacturing and installation is also discussed.
Keywords
building integrated photovoltaics; durability; elemental semiconductors; glass; modules; silicon; solar cells; solar power; Japan; building integrated photovoltaic module design; crystalline silicon cells; dot point glazing; durability; glass-glass laminated module; metal point glazing; tempered glass;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, 2003. Proceedings of 3rd World Conference on
Conference_Location
Osaka, Japan
Print_ISBN
4-9901816-0-3
Type
conf
Filename
1306340
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