Potential of building integrated photovoltaic systems (BIPV): study on the Oinofyta Viotias industrial buildings zone

This research aims to provide an improved methodology for the estimation of BIPV(Building Integrated Photovoltaics) systems potential and benefits on specific areas. The proposed methodology is based on similar attempts worldwide, however taking into account more specific statistical data, performing accurate technical audits, and using recent data from the PV market a better approach is achieved. Furthermore, this methodology is used to evaluate the BIPV potential of the industrial buildings at Oinofyta-Viotias industrial zone as a case study. The photovoltaic installations in Greece are still increasing, due to high financial incentives provided by the three Greek government laws (3468/06, 3734/09, 3851/10) and due to the support offered by the EU. However, almost no industrial BIPV systems have been installed in Greece, while in the other EU countries they are rapidly developing. The results of this study can be used either by other researchers for similar evaluations or by the Authorities for better energy strategy planning. (6 pages)