Public Response to Installation of Building Integrated Photovoltaic System (BIPV) to Residential Buildings in Wuhan, China
Abstract
The Chinese government has been encouraging the deployment of renewable energy resources such as solar PV for many years. However, up to date BIPV is still not a common practice in construction industry and encounters many barriers for entry into public realm especially in residential buildings. In this research, a comprehensive survey will be conducted to investigate the public responses to and expectations for installing BIPV to residential buildings in Wuhan, China. A sample size of 400 is expected to be collected from different residential buildings, and face-to-face interviews will be conducted. Each of these interviews will be undertaken with structured questionnaires. The questionnaire will include the following aspects: socio-demographic information, desire to save the environment, awareness of BIPV, knowledge on BIPV, expected cost and payback period, tax incentive and government subsidies, etc. The analysis of the field survey data will form a basis for assessment of non-technical barriers for the installation of BIPV in Wuhan housing sector. The results will help to develop a strategic framework for BIPV penetration into Wuhan housing sector.