The Development Trends of Textile Integrated Photovoltaic

Abstract

Solar power is an inexhaustible new energy that is widely used in various aspects, including TIPV (Textile integrated photovoltaics) and it also plays an important role in our life. Thus, it can be found everywhere easily. The demand for solar cells is getting more and more because it is convenient, practical, clean, and environment-friendly. For these reasons, it is suggested to develop TIPV in Taiwan as soon as possible. Taiwan is experienced in Textile industry, and it will be the unique advantage if combining with solar cells.TIPV, as defined in this study, are the textiles that combine or laminate with solar cells. TIPV have occupied an increasingly important position within the global textile industry. The demand for TIPV is getting more. And with its high functionality and high value added have given it unique advantages. TIPV is going to lead the development of this promising industry as a whole. Following the development of TIPV, Taiwan can provide the world market with enough thin-film solar cells. Taiwan ranks the first in Asia to export the fabrics. This can be foreseen that the TIPV will be developed successfully in Taiwan by continuing to improve the manufacturing process. In the future, Taiwan can expand TIPV to other uses and head for the overseas markets. Facing the competition from PRC, South Korea, the U.S.A., France, ASEAN and other regions, Taiwan should and must concentrate on developing TIPV with better functions and at a reasonable price. The spirits of ongoing innovation and research will enable Taiwan to be a global R&D and manufacturing base for the TIPV industry.