PV:BONUS-developing a US market of PV in buildings

The use of photovoltaic (PV) systems in and on buildings is seen as a key market for the PV industry. The buildings market is challenging, but it provides a large potential for increased US production of “high-value” PV technology that will benefit electric utilities and building owners. To assist the PV industry in developing products for this market, the US Department of Energy began a new initiative called “Building Opportunities in the US for Photovoltaics” (PV:BONUS). The responses cover nearly all of the PV-buildings product options envisioned, with multiple responses on topics such as architectural glazings and roofing systems. The paper describes the types of products that will be pursued by the teams selected. Additional supporting activities are described that will further encourage the development of a sustainable infrastructure