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Blending in

A new report by the University of Freiburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) suggests that aesthetically pleasing integration can increase the social acceptance of solar, particularly in historic buildings. Andreas Wessels of the Fraunhofer ISE presents the findings of an interdisciplinary study.

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pv magazine

02 May 2025

This historic building in Eppingen, Germany, features a roof-integrated PV system. | Photo: Fraunhofer ISE / Sarah de Carvalho

The expansion of solar in our towns and cities creates direct contact between people and solar systems. Social acceptance of photovoltaics is still generally high. In Germany, PV systems are among the most popular power plants, according to a representative survey by market research institute YouGov on behalf of LichtBlick SE.The survey showed more than …

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