Artist’s impression of roof tiles with integrated photovoltaics. (Source: © iaremenko / stock.adobe.com)

A trend in which photovoltaics will be part of building structures, such as building facades or roof structures. A building in which integrated photovoltaics are considered from the outset allows better use of the energy from photovoltaics and also its appearance is not disturbed by the additional installation of photovoltaic panels.