The energy performance of buildings is becoming increasingly stringent. The use of building integrated solar panels (BIPV) and Solar  panels applied to buildings (BAPV) is an essential component to reduce energy consumption. Currently there is still a lack of fundamental research to reduce the uncertainties in implementation and operational functioning. THe project therefore focuses on 4 topics that form the basis for an improved planning, design choice and operation of BIPV systems:
- Improved prediction of the energy yield of the entire system over its lifetime
- Design rules, component selection and guidelines for maximum yield and reliability
- Continuous monitoring tools that enable self-testing and predictable maintenance
- Provision for interaction with an energy management system with energy forecast