About
Increase is a Horizon Europe project which started on 1st October 2023 and will last for 54 months. The project is spearheaded by the Belgian company Th!nk E, bringing together 22 partners from 8 European countries including industry experts, innovators, and researchers.
What is it about?
Increase focuses on innovations in PV module design, coatings, and operation guidelines to enhance aesthetics, reduce glare, and improve environmental impact and fire resistance. It also explores IPV facade, roof concepts, and noise barriers, providing practical guidance through pilots and rigorous testing.
Through the combination of aesthetics and additional functions, Building-Integrated PV (BIPV) sets itself apart from Building-Added PV (BAPV), which entails installing PV modules after the building's completion. Beyond the primary function of solar energy conversion, BIPV performs multiple functions including weather, heat, sun, and noise protection, ensuring aesthetically appealing façades and roof designs while enhancing energy efficiency within a larger framework of low-carbon architecture.
BIPV
Building-integrated photovoltaics
