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Building Integrated Photovoltaic-Hydrogen

Building-Integrated Solar PV and Hydrogen Energy System: Turning Buildings into Clean Energy Hubs

Our Building-Integrated Photovoltaic–Hydrogen (BIPV–H₂) system transforms the building envelope into an intelligent platform for generating, storing and using clean energy.

Solar photovoltaic materials are integrated directly into roofs, façades, windows, canopies or building blocks, replacing conventional construction materials while producing renewable electricity. Surplus solar power is supplied to an electrolyser, which uses water to produce green hydrogen. The hydrogen can be stored for later use, providing long-duration and seasonal energy storage when solar generation is low.

How the solar system works:

1

Solar energy generation

Building-integrated PV modules convert sunlight into electricity while functioning as part of the building envelope.

2

Smart energy management

Electricity is used first to meet the building’s immediate demand. The control system directs surplus power to battery storage or hydrogen production.

3

Green hydrogen production

An electrolyser uses renewable electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen without producing carbon emissions at the point of operation.

4

Hydrogen storage

The hydrogen is purified, compressed and safely stored for use when required.

5

Clean energy on demand
Stored hydrogen can supply a fuel cell to regenerate electricity and heat. It may also support heating, mobility, industrial processes or emergency backup power.

Contributes to net-zero buildings, campuses and communities

Reduces dependence on grid electricity and fossil fuels

Generates renewable electricity through the building envelope

Reduces operational carbon emissions

Key benefits

Provides long-duration and seasonal energy storage

Improves building energy resilience and security

Enables intelligent integration of solar PV, batteries, hydrogen and the grid

Supports both electrical and thermal energy demands

The systems have a wide range of uses, and can be adapted for:

Residential and commercial buildings
Universities, hospitals and public estates
Farms and agrivoltaic facilities
Industrial buildings and warehouses
Transport hubs and hydrogen-refuelling facilities
Remote or off-grid communities
Net-zero developments and energy-positive buildings
An Integrated Pathway to Net Zero