From Building Products to Solar Architecture
BIPV Innovation Dialogues
The event is conceived as a two-session dialogue between IEA PVPS Task 15 and key building-sector stakeholders. It will combine concise expert inputs with structured stakeholder discussion to share current BIPV knowledge while identifying the conditions, barriers and opportunities that determine when BIPV can become a compelling building product and architectural solution.
Workshop 1: From Building Products to BIPV Products
For companies interested in developing and bringing BIPV products to market.
Day: Wednesday, 13 January 2027
Time: 11:00 – 12:30 (CET)
Venue: BAU Messe Munich, Germany, Room A31
Workshop 2: Designing with BIPV: From Technology to Architecture
For architects and building professionals interested in using BIPV in real projects.
Day: Wednesday, 13 January 2027
Time: 14:00 – 15:30 (CET)
Venue: BAU Messe Munich, Germany, Room A31
Register here for one or both workshops
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From Building Products to BIPV Products
Could your building products become energy-generating solutions?
Façades, roofing materials, shading systems and other building products offer significant potential for PV integration. But how can conventional construction products be transformed into market-ready BIPV solutions? What technical, regulatory and commercial challenges need to be overcome?
Join international experts from IEA PVPS Task 15 and professionals from the construction and PV industries to explore these questions in an interactive workshop.
What to expect
Three short expert presentations will introduce practical examples of BIPV product innovation, the challenges of bringing new products to market – including testing, certification and fire safety – and the expectations of potential customers.
The presentations will be followed by an interactive workshop, where participants can bring their own perspectives, discuss opportunities for PV integration into different building products and identify the barriers that need to be addressed.
Why participate?
- Explore new opportunities to integrate PV into existing building products.
- Gain insights into technical requirements, testing and certification.
- Discuss your challenges directly with international BIPV experts.
- Connect with potential partners from the construction and PV industries.
- Help shape future solutions by identifying market needs and opportunities for collaboration.
Whether you are already working with BIPV or exploring its potential for the first time, bring your questions, challenges and ideas to the discussion.