Is BIPV worth it?

 Is BIPV worth it?

BIPV price vs. regular building materials
The estimated cost for a BIPV façade varies depending on the type of BIPV product, with a price ranging from 200€/m2 – 625€/m2, delivering a payback period of 10 – 15 years in Europe, this surpasses non-active facades and regular roofing, especially since these options do not have a return of investment (ROI). Other options include installing roof-integrated thin-film BIPV systems, which cost an average of 134€/m2.

Installing a BIPV system in Europe, costs on average 200€/m2 to 625€/m2, delivering an ROI of 10 to 15 years. Depending on the cost of electricity, the final cost for the installation, the location of the PV plant, and a few other factors, the payback time for BIPV can reach 6 years. A BIPV system does not only represent a source of power to reduce electricity costs for the building, but it also represents a source of income.

   With the information in this article, you can understand better the upfront cost investment for a BIPV system, and every other aspect involved in the budget. This will provide you with enough information to estimate the cost for a particular system and consider the different aspects of the installation.

By using our considerations when designing a BIPV building, you will reduce BIPV costs and increase gains to the maximum. This will make the BIPV system even more profitable, and it might even provide it with a longer lifespan.