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A Novel Method for Technology Forecasting and Developing R&D Strategy of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Technology Industry

Table 3

BIPV manufacturers and product applications.

ManufacturerCountryProduct nameApplication

Photovoltaic LaminateVarious shapes of roofs in commercial buildings
Uni-solarUSPower TiltThe flat roofs in commercial buildings
EnerGenResidential roofs
PowerShingleResidential roofs

Power Film SolarUSN/ACommercial building roof

First SolarUSN/ACommercial building roof

Ascent SolarUSWaveSolRoof

Global Solar EnergyUSPower FLEXRoof

SolyndraUS100/200 seriesCommercial building roof

KonarkaUSPower PlasticRoofs and external walls

SharpND/NU seriesRoof
JPNA seriesRoofs and external walls

Hybrid siliconRoof
Kaneka SolartechJPSOLTILEX, VISOLA, GRANSOLATile style roof in a residential
See-ThroughGlass curtain wall

Honda SoltecJPHEM seriesRoof

Würth SolarDEGeneCIS seriesRoofs and external walls

DyesolAUSun2Roofs and external walls