DUBLIN, October 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BiPV) in terms of Annual Installation Capacity in Kilowatts.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

The Global market is further analyzed by the following Segments:

• Architectural
• Roofing
• Others

The report profiles 85 companies including many key and niche players such as:

Solar Panel/Module Manufacturers

• Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
• Canadian Solar, Inc.
• Greatcell Solar Limited
• First Solar, Inc.
• Hanergy Holding Group Ltd.
• Global Solar Energy, Inc.
• Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd.
• Heliatek GmbH
• Sharp Corporation
• Trina Solar
• Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd.
• Yingli Green Energy Holding

BIPV Product Manufacturers/Suppliers

• Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
• BELECTRIC GmbH
• CertainTeed Corporation
• Ertex solartechnik GmbH
• Onyx Solar Energy S.L.
• Romag
• Scheuten Glas Nederland B.V.

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
BIPV
An Integrated, Economically Viable and Non Renewable Energy Source for Buildings
BIPV: The New Age "Building Envelope Material" and "Power Generator"
Shift towards Green Technologies and Government Support BIPV Installations
Outlook
Growth Drivers in a Nutshell
Developed Countries Lead Market, Developing Economies to Spearhead Future Growth
Commercial Sector Leads BIPV Installations
Growing Use of BIPV in Rooftop and Architectural Applications
BIPV Roofing Market
Residential Building Activity Favors Growth
Tesla's Focus on BIPV Roofing to Stimulate BIPV Market
BIPV Solar Shingle Roofs
The Latest Trend
C-Si Technology Continues to Hold Ground in the BIPV Market
CIGS
An Emerging Thin Film Technology to Take the Lead
New CIGS Products to Promote BIPV Adoption
Trend towards Green/LEED Buildings Offer Potential
Growing Focus on Renewable Sources of Energy Favors Market Growth
Percentage of Electricity Production from Renewable Energy Sources by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Robust Growth for Solar PV Industry: Promising Outlook for BIPV Market
Government Participation in Boosting Solar Energy: Critical to Market Fortunes
Growth Barriers/Restraints
Absence of BIPV Specific Standards and Codes
Variation in Measurement Units in Building Sector and PV Industry
Lack of Proper Awareness
Short Duration of Warranty Period for PV Modules
Threat of Competitive Renewable Energy Technologies
A Glance at Competitive Renewable Energy Technologies/Solutions
Others Major Barriers to Growth
Competitive Landscape
BIPV Market Presents Opportunities for Glass Industry Players
Dow Exits CIGS Solar Shingles Market
Bankruptcy of Solar PV Players
Implications for the BIPV Market

2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES AND DRIVERS
Spiraling Demand for Electricity Worldwide: A Strong Growth Driver
Population Growth & Rapid Pace of Urbanization Aids Market Growth
Trend towards Zero Energy Building Constructions
An Opportunity for BIPV Market
BIPV
A Vital Element of Smart Cities Initiative
Financial Incentives for Solar PV & BIPV: A Strong Growth Driver
Focus on Energy Efficient Constructions to Drive Prospects for BIPV
Multifunctionality Image Spurs Wider Adoption
Product/Technology Advancements to Back Market Growth
SmartWire Connection Technology (SWCT)
Metal Wrap Through (MWT) Technology
Perovskite Materials
PERC Technology
Organic Solar PV Cells
Dyscrete Building Material
Solar Cloth PVs: A Promising Future
BIPV-T Systems: The Latest in Solar Roofing Technology
BIPV-T Systems for Retrofit Projects
Development of Customized PV Systems: A Key Focus Area
BIPV System in Retrofit Projects: Favorable Prospects in Store
Retrofit BIPV Solutions for Historical Buildings
Solar Tiles and Roofing Shingles Grow in Popularity
Solar-Ready Roofs Gaining Acceptance in Commercial and Residential Buildings
BIPV Glass Market: High Growth on Offer
Technologies used in BIPV Glass
Colored Photovoltaics Systems Set to Gain Momentum
Resurgent Activity in Non-Residential Sector Spurs Growth in BIPV Glass Market
Flexible Thin Film Photovoltaics Gain Attention

3. A GLANCE AT BIPV-RELATED STANDARDS & CODES
Introduction
Why Standards are Needed in BIPV Industry?
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards
IEC 61646 and IEC 61215
IEC 61730
IEC 61724
Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Standards
UL 1703
UL 1741
UL 4703
UL 790

4. BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAICS (BIPV) - AN OVERVIEW
An Introduction to Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)
BIPV Vs. BAPV
An Insight into BIPV Technologies
First Generation Solar Cells
Crystalline Silicon (C-Si)
Monocrystalline Silicon
Multicrystalline Silicon
Crystalline HIT Solar Cells Technology
The Next Frontier
Second Generation Solar Cells
Applications of Thin Film PVs by Material Type
Amorphous Silicon (a-Si)
Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS)
Cadmium Telluride (CdTe)
Third Generation Technologies
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs)/ Dye-Sensitized PV (DSC)
Solid State Dye Solar Cell (ssDSC)
An Evolution of DSC Technology
Organic Photovoltaic (OPV)
Comparison between Crystalline Silicon and Thin Film Technologies
BIPV System and its Core Components
BIPV Products: Classification & Applications
A Comparative Review Different BIPV Products
Standard In-Roof Systems
Solar Tiles and Shingles
Faades
Semi-Transparent Systems
Flexible Laminates
A Comparative Review of BIPV Solutions
BIPV System as Building Envelope Material
End-Use Applications: A Review
Commercial Buildings
Residential Buildings
BIPV for Single Family Dwellings
Government Buildings
Prestige Buildings
Zero-Energy Buildings
Retrofit Projects

5. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS/ INTRODUCTIONS
Midsummer Introduces BIPV System
Solarcentury Introduces new BIPV Solar Roof System
Yingli Unveils CleanARC Anti-Reflective (AR) Glass Coating

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Greatcell Solar Inks Non-Binding Agreement with JinkoSolar
Specific Consortium Wins UK Funding for Indian BIPV Project
Avancis and Sunpartner Enter into Partnership for BIPV Market
NSG Group Collaborates with Solaria
Clayton Acquires Romag
Dow Chemical Sells Solar Shingle Business
AGC and Solaria Enter into Strategic Partnership
Virte Solar Enters into Agreement with Miasol for BIPV Roofing Systems
Tesla Collaborates with SolarCity for Unveiling Solar Roof System
SolarCity to Produce BIPV Residential Roofing System in New York Facility
Onyx Solar to Build New BIPV Factory
Orange Solar to Establish a New Solar Module Factory
Hanergy Inaugurates New Thin-Film Retail Stores
Heliatek Supplies HeliaFilm Substrate to BIOPV Project in Singapore
Fujian Apollo Enters into Agreements with Mongolia Manshi Investment Group and Baota Petrochemical Group
Solarwatt Acquires and Rebrands Centrosolar's French and Benelux Units
Fujian Apollo Bags US$660 Million Order from Shangdong Macrolink
Hanergy TF Announces Supply Deals with Hanergy Group for Thin -Film Products
Hanwha SolarOne Acquires Hanwha Q CELLS
Dyesol Inks HOA with Nesli DSC
Heliatek Successfully Installs HeliaFilm Solar Film on PVC- Based Membrane Air Dome
SunEdison and Adani Sign MoU to Set Up PV Manufacturing Plant

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

Total Companies Profiled: 85 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 88)

• The United States (16)
• Canada (3)
• Japan (5)
• Europe (51)
• France (2)
• Germany (17)
• The United Kingdom (7)
• Italy (3)
• Spain (2)
• Rest of Europe (20)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (13)

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