Construction, Industry and Energy: The Right Combination for Energy Independence

Defining the paradigm shift: photovoltaics are no longer an add-on system—they have become an integral part of the building envelope. How are the roles of designers, contractors, and manufacturers evolving in response to Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and Nearly Zero-Energy Building (NZEB) requirements? From cost to value: how integrated photovoltaics are reshaping the economic perception of real estate, from construction through to sale.

This panel addresses the key questions facing decision-makers considering investment: What is the impact on total construction costs? How long is the payback period? How does it affect market value? And what financing options are available?

Focus on:

- The evolving building: BIPV, NZEB, and the new design paradigm.

- Technology and regulation: how buildings are designed and constructed in the era of integrated photovoltaics.

- Economics and real estate value:
The impact of photovoltaics on overall construction costs.
ROI for developers and construction companies.
Available incentives and financing solutions.
Effects on energy performance certification (EPC/APE ratings)
Value creation for investors and real estate funds