Challenges of solar PV and BIPV systems in India: A comprehensive review with challenges analysis Available to Purchase

An effective approach for implementing renewable energy is the integration of solar photovoltaic (PV) and building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems. This is particularly true in a nation such as India, which has a substantial amount of solar energy capacity. This article offers a comprehensive assessment and examination of the barriers impeding the effective implementation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technologies in India. An analysis of the data reveals that these systems face substantial challenges, with a shortage of competent workforce being regarded as the most prominent hurdle in solar photovoltaic installations, awarded a severity rating of 5. Consequently, there is a significant shortage of qualified staff, thus requiring a twenty percent augmentation in skill enhancement initiatives to meet the demands of the industry. Both the substantial initial investment and the intermittent nature of the energy source, as well as the difficulty of integrating it into the power grid, provide considerable obstacles. These issues have been evaluated and assigned a severity grade of 4. To guarantee grid stability, it is essential to increase financial incentives by 25 percent and enhance energy storage technologies. The study emphasizes that the primary barrier for BIPV systems is the significant expense of materials, which is rated at a severity level of 5. This suggests that a significant reduction of 25% in material costs is required to promote market variety and enhance acceptance. Architectural Integration Constraints and Compliance with Building Standards are ranked at severity levels four. These two aspects emphasize the need of creating innovative designs and optimizing regulations to provide seamless integration within architectural norms. The comparison between solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) addresses the distinctions between the two, emphasizing the specific areas for improvement. To address these challenges, the suggested measures include ensuring policy consistency, enhancing funding for research and innovation, and promoting cooperation among different stakeholders. Moreover, the findings emphasize the pressing requirement for comprehensive strategies to address skill deficiencies, reduce costs, and promote regulatory reforms in order to accelerate the implementation of solar photovoltaic and battery integrated photovoltaic systems. This would significantly facilitate India’s transition towards a sustainable energy system.