Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) or Building-applied photovoltaics (BAPV) solar power facilities are eco-friendly, economic, and aesthetically satisfying. These panels do not only produce electricity but serve as exterior materials for building walls. These panels are aimed at expanding the market by utilizing building walls in urban centers.
- BIPVis a solar power generation system that uses building-integrated solar modules as the building exterior. BIPV refers to the installation of solar panels and building materials on exterior walls or the roof of a building as an integrated unit. BIPV is a technology that intends to both decorate the building exterior while serving as a source of electricity. This section covers the BIPV technology of utilizing building exteriors to install solar power generation facilities.
- BAPVrefers to the solar panels attached on top of building surfaces. BAPV shares a similar structure to that of BIPV. However, while BIPV is integrated as a single structure with the exterior surface of a building, BAPV installs solar panels by mounting it on top of building surfaces. The primary function of BAPV is to generate electricity while mounted on top of the exterior wall.
| Classification | BIPV | BAPV |
|---|---|---|
| Terminology | BIPV (Building-integrated photovoltaics) | BAPV (Building-applied photovoltaics) |
| Key concepts | Integration with the building envelope as a building structure | Attached on top of the building material |
| Replaceability | May replace conventional building materials | Cannot replace conventional building materials |
| Applicable buildings | New constructions, Existing buildings | Existing buildings |
| Application methods | Used as building design elements, such as windows and awnings | Mounted on top of building walls or roofs |
| Functionality | Function as architectural or building envelopes | No added functionality |
| No additional installations | Windows/glazing, Facades, Roofs, Spandrel, Atrium glass, Skylights, Shading, Curtain walls | Rooftop PV panels, Internal Blinds, External Shading, Non load bearing wall panels |
| Installation (consideration) phase | Collaboration from the initial stages of construction design. Applied during the construction stage or after completion of building components | After completion of building components |
| Aesthetic value | Delivers aesthetic value through architectural continuity, enhancing the value of the building exterior and creating visual effects | - |
An individual who wishes to install new and renewable energy facilities for self-use in general buildings or facilities and currently owns (a representative in the case of joint ownership) the said property as stated in the real estate register or is soon expected to become an owner
* Excluding recipients of housing support programs (single-family houses, apartment houses, and government-supported housing), regional support programs, and those subject to mandatory installations
- Building support programs :
includes all buildings and facilities not in scope of residential housing, as stated in Article 21 of the Regulations on Support for New and Renewable Energy Facilities, and buildings and facilities owned or managed by local governments.
- Pilot programs :
projects intended to install new and renewable energy facilities for a fixed duration of the pilot program where development results for new technologies are applied to housing, buildings, and additional facilities or where new technologies are to be applied after validation by demonstration.
* According to Article 2 (Definitions) of the Subsidy Management Act, buildings and facilities owned or managed by the state are not eligible for subsidies.
- A subsidy will be only provided for facilities that have completed their installment after the announcement of the project for the given year.
* Subsidies will be canceled for projects that have applied for this project after having started their installations. - Not eligible for installations for buildings owned by the selected partner companies.
- All applicants and participating companies must comply with relevant laws, regulations, notices, as well as guidelines of the Center and program. Failure to comply with the rules and standards may result in withholding or recovery of subsidy payments or revocation of the project.
- All information submitted for the program must be accurate. Any mistakes, omissions, or errors may be grounds for revocation of the project.
- Unless otherwise specified, subsidies shall be paid directly to the participating companies by obtaining their consent on the subsidy payment. Any other specific requirements shall be determined by the Head of the Center (refer to [Appendix 4] Consent Form for the Payment of Subsidies).
- Apply to the project :
Participating companies
- Selection of participating companies :
New & Renewable Energy Center
- Apply for facility installation :
Property owner
- Application review / approval :
New & Renewable Energy Center
- Facility inspection and subsidy payment :
New & Renewable Energy Center
For new and renewable energy facilities, the government subsidizes a portion of the installation cost to promote the commercialization of newly developed technologies and expand the market by promoting the supply of commercialized technology.
- Pilot project :
Pilot program to supply facilities to promote the commercialization of developed technologies (subsidies within 80% of the costs for self-use facilities)
| Classification | Scope of subsidy (per project) |
Support budget (KRW, million) |
Subsidy unit price (KRW 1,000, including VAT) |
Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar (Fixed) |
Building-integrated type | - | 9,177 | Separate review | Up to 70% Priority support(Roof-type 50%, Wall-type 70%) |
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