Photovoltaics systems effectively used in buildings will contribute to reduce electrical energy consumption and carbon emissions significantly. Main characteristics and recent development of BIPVs and BAPVs and is analyzed firstly. The system structure and major equipment for an experimental BIPVs/BAPVs system is presented. And a multi-performance comprehensive monitoring and control system integrated both BIPVs and BAPVs is designed as well. It established an important system platform for further analysis of the interaction mechanism among the electrical performance, component reliability, and environmental adaptability of BIPVs particularly.
