developing bipv opportunities in toronto v3 apr-12
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Economic Development & Culture
Building Integrated Photovoltaics:Initial Thoughts on Industry Development
Opportunities for TorontoRob McMonagle
Economic Development & CultureCity of Toronto
www.sarahhallstudio.com
Economic Development & Culture
New Construction in Toronto
Toronto has more high rise construction than any other North American City
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Cost of BIPV vs. Conventional Building Cladding
City is currently doing a study of building cladding costs in Toronto (completed summer 2012)
International studies indicate that BIPV is comparable to medium-high end cladding costsNote: cladding cost is $/m2 not $/watt – so less efficient modules may
be attractive for cladding
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PV Technologies in the BIPV Market
All technologies are currently in use. Ontario’s solar manufacturing is primarily crystalline technologies.
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Leading Countries in Deploying BIPV
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Moving Beyond “Modules”
Becoming part of the supply chain for the building industry is critical to develop a naturally sustaining market – making PV plates into other products – windows, curtain wall, etc
Customization (as is done for windows in commercial development) is also critical for success
1. PV Glass2. Glass Strip3. Spacer4. Sealing
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BIPV as Art
The City requires that at least 1% of the construction costs be contributed to public art through the Public Art Program http://www.toronto.ca/planning/urbdesign/public_art.htm
BIPV could meet the requirements (hence providing significant cost savings)
A public art approved project
A BIPV project at Harbourfront
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Key Elements of a BIPV Industry/Market Development Strategy
Education, Awareness &
Capacity Building
• Stakeholder workshops
• Project database• Resource
website• Establishment of
working groups
Market Enhancement
• Standards & Guidelines
• Local product development & database
• Demonstrations & showcases
Policies & Financing
Mechanisms
• Techno-economic analysis
• Best practices study
• Design of support mechanisms (policy/financial)
Industry and R&D Enhancement
• Industry and international collaboration
• Technology transfer
• Cost reduction and system optimization for local conditions
• Upgrading of local industry capacities
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BIPV and the FiT Program – Maybe not a good fit?
FiT program is designed for retrofitting (and ground mounts) – does not take into the unique attributes of BIPV City of Toronto has done a report on the barriers that BIPV face in FiT
Examples: BIPV is typically small systems in a large building – series metering
connections are best and reduces installation costs (but not allowed in FiT) Ontario content point system does not reflect the BIPV elements (i.e. points
for the mounting system) Building design and build cycle can be 36+ months – new rules restrict it to 18
months Builders cannot wait 8-12 months to know if there project is FiT approved (as
the BIPV is part of the building)
Net Metering may be the best option to consider for BIPV
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Resources
The City of Toronto is working with stakeholders to advance the adoption of BIPV in the Toronto area. There are a number of opportunities to engage on this.Toronto BIPV resource page:
http://www.greenbuildingontario.ca/component/content/article/291
Toronto Building Integrated Photovoltaics LinkedIn Group – join to share information Send an email to [email protected]
Working group of interested stakeholders being established to identify opportunities (and challenges) – if interested see me!
Sarah Hall Studios (a unique Toronto resource!): www.sarahhallstudio.com
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Contact Information
Rob McMonagleSenior Advisor, Green Technology and Green Energy
Economic Development & Culture [email protected]
www.toronto.ca/invest-in-toronto/green