Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, Vol.47, No.1, 213-226, 1997
Photovoltaic building and infrastructure integration: The European experience of improvement in technology and economics
In this article the following items are discussed: (a) Why PV in buildings; (b) Why the cell costs do not tell the whole truth about PV; (c) What are ''cost saving'' PV building integration products; (d) What are rate-based incentives and ''green pricing''; and (e) Lessons learnt and conclusions.