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How do I use the Global Solar Atlas?

Welcome to the Global Solar Atlas. Start exploring solar potential by clicking on the map. Select sites, draw rectangles or polygons by clicking the respective map controls. Calculate energy production for selected sites. The Global Solar Atlas provides a summary of solar power potential and solar resources globally.

Can photovoltaics be integrated into architectural design?

In this context, recent experiences of incorporating photovoltaics into architecture are a clear sign of a change in focus on how systems are integrated into architectural design: a new way of viewing the technological innovation of PV modules which is ever more closely linked to the architectural design right from the initial concept stages.

Are building-integrated photovoltaics changing the perception of architecture?

We can already see that change is happening in terms of the perception of architecture and in particular in terms of building systems when analysing certain specific areas where there have been recent regulatory and market developments, such as Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).

What are the different types of opaque solar building envelopes?

The classification of opaque solar building envelopes has been divided by scholars into two distinct subcategories: active solar facades and passive solar facades. The incorporation of building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) and BIPV with thermal (BIPV/T) systems into a functioning solar façade was delineated.

How do solar panels integrate with architectural design?

Original graphics by authors Research has found that the most widespread integration approach involves the PV component being inserted into the architectural design in a bounded way, interacting with the other elements of the envelope and shaped by the system of solar shades and balustrades.

What are integrated photovoltaic systems?

Original graphics by authors Integrated photovoltaic systems offer new construction solutions which the architectural design can employ in order to interpret the increased energy efficiency requirements with an expressive architectural language that features a high degree of technological awareness.