The Institute of Psychology at the University of Freiburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have jointly conducted a study on the social acceptance of building-integrated photovoltaics (PV). The scientists came to the conclusion that the acceptance of photovoltaics in urban areas is generally very high. PV on modern buildings is viewed more positively than on historic buildings. Matching the color of PV systems to the building further increases this acceptance, to the point where there are no longer any differences in acceptance for different building types when photovoltaics are integrated invisibly.
Already today, 75 percent of installed PV is located on buildings. The market for photovoltaics on buildings is growing continuously and holds great potential. Around 400 gigawatts of peak installed PV capacity will be required by 2045 for the energy transition in Germany to succeed. With a technical potential of around 1000 gigawatts peak, photovoltaics on buildings can make a significant contribution to the decarbonization of the building sector and built infrastructure - without taking up additional space.
