A new study explores the balance between aesthetics and energy efficiency in coloured BIPV modules, finding that darker colours yield higher performance but face increased temperatures, reducing energy output in real-world conditions.
The European Parliament aims for climate neutrality by 2050, targeting significant emissions reductions by 2030, especially in buildings, which account for over 36% of emissions.
The INFINITE project investigates the balance between aesthetics and energy efficiency in coloured Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) modules. A real-scale mock-up at Eurac Research tests five colours and finishes as the outer layer of a prefabricated rain screen façade.
Findings reveal that darker colours perform efficiently under standard conditions but face increased operating temperatures, diminishing energy yield in real-world settings.
These insights are essential for advancing coloured BIPV research, improving product design, and fostering informed decision-making among architects, designers and policymakers to enhance the integration of aesthetics and energy performance in sustainable building practices.
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