BIPV in Action: Global Climate Case Study Compendium

20 Nov 2025
Dr Arunendra Tiwari
Mr Aniket Tiwari
Ms Prachi Saini

TERI, under the consortium of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), Arconsol, and Sunappeal, developed a Global Climate Case Study Compendium on Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), unveiled at COP30. This landmark publication showcases real-world BIPV projects across diverse climate zones, offering insights into design, technology, and policy innovations for sustainable urban energy transitions.

Key Highlights:

  • Urban Energy Transformation: BIPV turns façades, roofs, and skylights into clean energy generators—ideal for space-constrained cities in the Global South.
  • Climate-Responsive Design: Case studies demonstrate material and structural adaptations for tropical, coastal, cold, arid, and temperate regions.
  • Policy & Financing Models: Includes lessons on green building certifications, net metering, and innovative business models to accelerate adoption.
  • Global Collaboration: TERI supported research and content development, reinforcing its commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions.
  • Why it matters: BIPV is emerging as a mainstream pathway for solarized cities, aligning with net-zero goals and sustainable development.
Tags
Building retrofit
Buildings
Business sustainability
Carbon footprint
Clean Energy Technologies
Energy demand
Energy efficiency
Energy transitions
Photovoltaic systems
Renewable energy
Partners
ISA
Arconsol
Sunappeal
SUPSI
Stakeholders
Policy Makers
Researchers/Post graduates