The MASS-IPV project will participate in the 22nd edition of the Bioarchitecture & Sustainability Week, taking place from 14 to 17 April 2026 in Modena, Italy. As part of this established international event, MASS-IPV will host a dedicated online session exploring the role of integrated photovoltaics in shaping the future of sustainable buildings and urban environments.
A contribution to the climate transition of cities
This year’s edition, titled “Living the Climate / Strategies and Actions for Living in Tomorrow’s Cities“, focuses on how the climate crisis is reshaping the way we design, construct, and manage urban spaces. In this context, Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) are gaining increasing attention as a key solution to support the decarbonization of the built environment.
The MASS-IPV webinar will contribute to this discussion by presenting how photovoltaic technologies can move beyond niche applications and become an integral part of mainstream building practice.
From innovation to real-world application
The session will bring together experts from research, industry, and demonstration projects to present the following:
- Practical approaches for integrating photovoltaics into buildings and infrastructure
- Business models and financing strategies enabling BIPV adoption at scale
- Insights from real demonstration projects, from design to construction
- Key regulatory and fire safety challenges affecting BIPV deployment
- Barriers to large-scale adoption and strategies to address them
Through these contributions, the webinar aims to bridge the gap between technological innovation and real-world implementation.
The webinar will follow a program of presentations covering the full spectrum of BIPV integration, from technology and market readiness to real-world demonstration and regulatory challenges. The session will be moderated by Francesco Guaraldi (AESS).
| Time (CET) | Duration | Presentation | Speaker |
| 15:00 – 15:10 | 10 min | MASS-IPV – Enabling the Large-Scale Integration of Photovoltaics into Buildings and Infrastructure | Francesco Guaraldi, AESS |
| 15:10 – 15:25 | 15 min | IPV/BIPV Solutions: State of the Art and Pathways to Market Scale-Up | Konstantinos Economou, STRATAGEM |
| 15:25 – 15:45 | 20 min | From Concept to Reality: The MASS-IPV Demonstration Project in the Netherlands – From Design to Construction | Paul Stassen, TULiPPS |
| 15:45 – 16:05 | 20 min | Fire Safety in BIPV: Regulatory Gaps and Design Challenges | Fabio Parolini, SUPSI |
| 16:05 – 16:25 | 20 min | Mapping Barriers to BIPV Deployment: Insights from the MASS-IPV Project | Francesco Goia, NTNU |
| 16:25 – 17:00 | 30 min | Q&A and Conclusions | Francesco Guaraldi, AESS |
Event details
Date: 16 April 2026
Time: 15:00 – 17:00 CET
Location: Modena (Italy) & Online
Speakers include representatives from Fraunhofer ISE, SUPSI, NTNU, TULiPPS, AESS, and STRATAGEM.
Join the discussion
The session is open to architects, engineers, urban planners, researchers, and industry professionals interested in the integration of renewable energy solutions into the built environment.
Register here:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/#register/8508037922665646943