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Renewable energy generating sources
generate heat or electricity. Low-grade heat
from solar thermal devices (solar thermal
collectors and air heaters) is good for space
and water heating but cannot run appliances
and lighting. Tangible benefits • Reduces time at site as pre installed on
roof
• • Lower embodied energy and carbon.
Electricity is the highest grade of energy as
it is easily convertible to heat, light, power
electrical / mechanical devices and other
appliances. • Multiple diode system of thin film CIGS
technology based PV modules means,
unlike traditional solar PV, it is able to
avoid disproportionate loss of power
due to shading and soiling. This, and the ease of adoption had made
solar PV the default choice for many
buildings. • Saves on material by elimination
supporting framework. • Saves cost of installation. It is pre
applied to the roof in factory.
The self-cleaning nature of the top
layer means less frequent cleaning
and maintenance and associated cost
savings.
BIPVCo, Newport based manufacturer of
POWER ROOF solutions is pioneering this
new technology with first to world products
incorporating solar power into contemporary
steel, aluminium and membrane roofs.
They collaborate with leading roof
manufacturers to offer a wide range
of solutions to suit design intent and
specifications.
• Superior low light performance and yield
per unit capacity of this technology.
Ideally suited to UK climate. Traditional crystalline silicon based, glass
mounted solar PV has much merit but they
were not really designed to be roof mounted.
They often look unsightly, compromising
form over function. • Not fragile – No risk of breakage. Launched in 2017 following rigorous
research and testing in the most hostile
environments of Canada, the Gulf region of
the Middle East and sub Saharan Africa it is
now been adopted on many projects both
residential and non-residential in the UK.
• Lightweight – does not require
reinforcement of supporting structure. The Active Homes at Neath Port Talbot :
• Intangible benefits The next generation of solar PV based on
flexible thin film CIGS technology is ideal for
building integration. • Better integrated into roof and gives the
roof a neat and elegant look. • Avoids penetrating the roof and does
not compromise on roof integrity • Combined roof and PV warranties are
available.
The falling price of batteries for diurnal
storage of electrical energy further enhances
the usefulness of solar PV.
Building integrated solar PV utilising thin film
CIGS technology delivers superior tangible
and intangible benefits.
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Regeneration area: Brief :To make an energy
efficient homes with affordable, secure
and renewable energy using the principle
of conserve, generate, store and release of
energy while offering superior comfort and
well being to the occupants.