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Research on the Application Potential of Flexible Photovoltaic Materials in Building Integration

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  • Cui, Juanjuan

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Flexible photovoltaic (FPV) materials have emerged as a promising solution for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), offering unique advantages such as lightweight design, mechanical flexibility, and aesthetic adaptability. This review summarizes the current state of FPV technologies-including thin-film silicon, CIGS, CdTe, organic photovoltaics, and perovskite-based modules-highlighting their efficiency, stability, and commercial readiness. Integration pathways in roofs, façades, shading devices, and semi-transparent windows are discussed, alongside practical case studies from Europe, Japan, China, and the United States. Key technical challenges, such as encapsulation reliability, efficiency degradation, and recyclability, are analyzed, together with economic, regulatory, and market barriers. Future directions are proposed, including high-efficiency flexible perovskites, multi-functional BIPV systems, and IoT-enabled energy management, while predicting rapid market growth and increasing contributions to sustainable urban energy. Overall, FPV demonstrates significant potential to transform modern architecture into energy-generating, environmentally sustainable structures.

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  • Cui, Juanjuan, 2025. "Research on the Application Potential of Flexible Photovoltaic Materials in Building Integration," European Journal of Engineering and Technologies, Pinnacle Academic Press, vol. 1(2), pages 72-83.
    • Handle: RePEc:dba:ejetaa:v:1:y:2025:i:2:p:72-83
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