Abstract
The incorporation of the solar panels to the building roof envelopes, also referred to as the building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV), is gradually gaining recognition in the energy-efficient systems. Apart from providing aesthetics, it is also a cost-effective, innovative, space-conservative, and pollution-free power generating technology from buildings. This technology is very economical because it helps to save the space required for PV panels that could be used for other infrastructural projects. an enormous power can be generated from buildings and added to the energy mix to help meet the increasing power demand. The BIPV potential for facades, rooftops, and windows is assessed in this article for Sub-Saharan African countries by evaluating the various methodologies that have been used globally, state of the art, and the relevant research areas for the future clean electricity harvesting schemes in buildings.
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