Building integrated photovoltaics, known throughout the industry as BIPV, is a dual-benefit building material that serves for energy generation while also functioning as an integral and essential part of a permanent building envelope. In a landscape of zero-energy buildings, the application of renewable energy sources such as BIPV is an innovative technology which apart from electricity production can reduce energy consumption for cooling, heating and artificial lighting. BIPV systems can provide savings in materials and electricity costs, reduce pollution, and add to the architectural appeal of a building.