Can photovoltaic panels be used as building elements?

Aesthetic aspects must be considered when photovoltaic panels are applied as building elements. Colours can be added by reflecting some of the sunlight that otherwise could have been utilized for electricity generation. Reflectance spectra of commercial solar cell modules have been measured and analysed.

Are Bisol solar panels based on Spectrum?

Image: Bisol Slovenian solar module maker Bisol has unveiled two new colored PV panels based on the company's Spectrum product type. Available in alabaster white and terracotta orange, the two products are claimed to add aesthetic features to the architectural traits of buildings and roofs of various types and styles.

What is the voltage of a Bisol solar panel?

The open-circuit voltage is between 40.3 V and 43.5 V and the short-circuit current ranges from 6.00 to 8.75 A. The maximum system voltage for the new product is 1,000 V. Bisol's white solar panels. The panel can be used with operating temperatures of between -40 degrees Celsius and 85 degrees Celsius.

Who supports integrated photovoltaics in Norway?

The authors gratefully acknowledge the support from the Research Council of Norway through the project Building Integrated Photovoltaics for Norway (RCN project number 244031) and The Research centre for Sustainable Solar Cell Technology (RCN project number 257639 ). Appendix.