While traditional solar panels are attached to buildings, BIPVs are built into the exterior as key elements. Finding the space to install traditional solar panels can be challenging in places like cities. This Ontario house has solar shingles developed by PV Technical Services, based in St. George-Brant County, Ont. PV Technical Services, based in St. George-Brant County, Ont., has been installing traditional solar panels for more than a decade. Opaque panels can have an efficiency comparable to traditional solar panels made of the same material.

Source: CBC News June 02, 2021 08:00 UTC