This concept is known as building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Thin-film panels are not generally recommended for a rooftop or ground-mount solar system with several kilowatts of capacity.

Substantial progress has been demonstrated in developing thin-film-based II-VI, I-III-VI, and III-V semiconductors for photovoltaic (PV) devices. Success in these areas has also prompted research into ...

This book examines the advances in materials science, chemistry, processing and device issues of thin-film compound semiconductor materials that are used, or have potential use, in photovoltaic solar ...