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BIPV TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRY STATUS22. One of the most attractive applications of PV technology is the use of PV in buildings. It is alsocommonly known as Building Integrated Photovoltaic or BIPV. A PV system, either a standaloneor a grid-connected, is classified as a BIPV system whenever the PV is aestheticallyintegrated into the building architecture and envelope. Most of the BIPV applications are gridconnectedsystems that are applied in urban areas. The utilization of solar energy through PV hasa huge potential, offering several advantages. When integrated into the fabric of a building, it candisplace other material and replace conventionally building material, thus off-setting the PV cost.A variety of roof tiles and sheet materials are also available in the international market, and thereare purpose-designed mounting and integration systems available to improve appearance andweather proofing, as well as making the installation process easier. BIPV needs no extra land,and it generates electricity at the point of use, thus reducing electricity transmission losses. WhenBIPV capacity is appropriately sized, it can displace purchase of electricity, with possibility toexport the surplus to the grid.23. The technical potentials of BIPV in the residential and commercial sectors are huge. Consideringonly the lower PV capacity value of 1 kWp for every 10 m2 of available building roof surfaces inthese sectors, the technical potential is around 11,000 MWp or 11 GWp, which could providemore than 12,000 GWh solar generated electricity. Today, this would cover 20% of the nationalenergy demand.24. A survey to assess the current competency level of existing local PV service providers (17companies) and one module manufacturer (BP Solar) in Malaysia has been conducted during thePDF-B exercise. Valuable information concerning the companies and their level of know-howwere obtained. Based on the survey, there are only two companies so far that provide very goodservices to their clients and include training and education for their employees.25. However, there are many companies that lack capability to improve their service and quality.Thus, comprehensive installation and maintenance guide, training material and courses areneeded. Such activities (capacity building) are important and will enhance the development of theindustry. The other important step is to provide the market with quality installation, reliableproducts and basic awareness for the clients. Hence, this will improve the public confidence onthe technology.26. Some important feedback from the survey conducted among the local PV service providers andmanufacturers includes:• Government needs to be committed on BIPV policies and implementation;• Sharing of experiences among the field experts based on their own process andimplementation, problems faced and immediate solutions;• Consumer groups and industry players need to be represented with opportunity to highlightconcerns and to be adequately addressed;• Development of a group of experts who understand the PV industries;• Competent and reliable after sales services.10
27. The climate for business opportunities in the field of PV is encouraging. Malaysia is currentlypromoting the continued diversification of industrial base towards high-end manufacturing andthe development of the value-added services sector as part of the move towards a knowledgebasedeconomy. In the Malaysian Investments Act 1986, alternative energy sources like thedevelopment and production of fuel cells, polymer batteries, PV components and solar cells arespecifically mentioned. Tax reductions for new companies provide attractive incentives for startup.Nevertheless, the incentives have to be reviewed when considering a local production ofeither PV inverters or modules. Malaysia is now encouraging high-tech electronic products forwhich attractive incentives are being offered to promote investments and reinvestments intechnology and capital intensive projects. The electronics cluster would be built around thesemiconductor sector (cell production) and the industrial equipment sector (module and invertermanufacturing).28. The local PV manufacturing facilities can benefit from the existing infrastructure and wellestablished manufacturing sector in Malaysia such as the precision machining and the productionof electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies, components, moulds, tools and dies, metals andplastics, and automated machinery and equipment. Supply for the mounting structure or anymetal part is readily available. The industry is well established and produces high qualitymaterials. Custom-made products can be ordered without problems. Thus, frames for the modulesmade of extruded Aluminum can be easily produced.29. The well-established local electronic industry can supply components to the invertermanufacturers. State-of-the-art materials are available without inherent restriction to the supplychain. Thus, in short to mid-term, a local production of inverter is possible. Possible suitablepartners for joint venture on inverter manufacturing can be from Europe. Companies, like SMA,or Sputnik cover the worldwide market with approximately 50% of all sales and can be verystrong partners for the local industry. In addition to providing technical and business know-howto the Malaysian venture, they are interested to expand their businesses in the Asia region andhence, joint ventures may be possible.30. A solar PV module manufacturing unit can be established with an investment of around US$ 40Million for a 25 MWp output. If a market is established or the forecast is positive, then potentialinvestors will be able to establish a manufacturing line within 4 years. A significantmanufacturer, RWE Schott is currently reviewing its strategy, which may include a strongerpresence and involvement in the ASEAN market. Other potential investors are from Japan (e.g.Sharp) or Germany (e.g. IBC Solar). These companies are closely watching the policy directionof the GoM in BIPV and are expected to review their strategy in tandem with developing theBIPV sector. To establish and operate a solar PV module manufacturing unit economically(where wafers are imported) requires a long-term market perspective of about 6 MWp per year 2 .31. Cell manufacturing may also be considered and become an option in the long-term (20 years).Depending on the development of the market, the existing wafer manufacturers (e.g., Shin-EtsuHandotai Malaysia Group supplying close to half of the worldwide demand of 8-inch diameterwafers) can adapt to the new business needs. The European wafer companies are currentlyconsidering such strategy in expanding their business in solar cell production.2 Reference: Information from RWE-Schott, one of the major international PV manufacturers.11
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