Luminescent Solar Concentrators for Building Integrated Photovoltaics

Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) modules serve the dual function of building “skin”—replacing conventional building envelope materials—and power generator.

Project at a Glance

Funding Recipient: Applied Quantum Materials
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Funding Awarded: $420,000
Project Duration: Jan 15, 2019 – Jan 31, 2024
Sector: Clean Technology, Energy, Environment
Program: Bitumen Advanced Materials (BAM)

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By avoiding the cost of adding photovoltaics (PVs) to the sides or roof of the building, the incremental cost of PVs is reduced and its life-cycle cost is improved. BIPV systems have lower overall costs than PV arrays requiring separate, dedicated, mounting systems.

The next stage of development is quantum dot optimization and polymer nanocomposite design, followed by scaling and integration to create a BIPV module. The project will scale the technology and product development for demonstration in an operational environment. The ultimate goal is to convert the passive glass facades of buildings into distributed energy generation units to achieve net zero energy buildings (NZEB).