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.

Issue 05 – 2025

This historic building in Eppingen, Germany, features a roof-integrated PV system.

Photo: Fraunhofer ISE / Sarah de Carvalho

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