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Understated Solar Roofing

BIPVCo's Solar Roofing is Designed to Look Sleek and Sophisticated

— January 31, 2017 — Eco
In an effort to make eco-friendly technology more appealing to consumers, BIPVCo has designed solar roofing that is more aesthetically pleasing than other options available on the market. Indeed, BIPVCo's chief operating officer Paul Bates explains that the company is designing what can be called "the little black dress" of solar roofing.

Unlike some the large and bulky solar panels produced by other companies, BIPVCO uses thin film PV technology to create solar roofing that can be incorporated directly into the roof of a building or retrofitted using a unique peel-and-stick process. This technology not only gives the solar panels a more sleek and sophisticated look, but the flexible design is also ideal for flat or curved rooftops. The panels even deliver higher efficiency at low light levels than other brands.

By designing solar panels that blend in with the design of modern homes, BIPVCO is making eco architecture more accessible to the average consumer.
Trend Themes
1. Sleek Solar Technology - There is an opportunity to create solar panels with a sleek design and adaptable for different types of roofs.
2. Incorporating Solar Into Design - There is potential to develop solar panel technology that can be directly incorporated into the design of buildings, making renewable energy more accessible and attractive to consumers.
3. High Efficiency Solar Panels - There is a need for solar panels that deliver higher efficiency at low light levels, especially in areas with less consistent sunlight.
Industry Implications
1. Solar Technology - The solar energy industry has the opportunity to explore more aesthetically pleasing and flexible solar panel solutions for residential and commercial buildings.
2. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can work with solar technology companies to create buildings with integrated solar panels that are visually appealing and energy-efficient.
3. Construction and Roofing - The construction and roofing industry can explore the use of peel-and-stick technology to retrofit existing buildings with solar panels, providing a more eco-friendly solution for consumers.
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