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Solar energy is harmless energy, and heat from sun is utilized for developing different modern technologies, namely, solar thermal energy, solar water heating, artificial photosynthesis, and building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV). Power generation using photovoltaic system consists of photovoltaic module containing different quantity of cells and it is made up of photovoltaic materials. Different types of photovoltaic materials are used nowadays, namely, copper indium selenide, cadmium telluride, amorphous, and crystalline silicon [11]. Owing to increasing of non-polluting energy requirement, demand for solar PV module and cells has raised [24, 27]. BIPV is solar photovoltaic materials, which substitutes for building parts such as roofs and walls. Additionally, BIPVs function as dual role such as power production and parts of the building [28]. BIPV is having benefits compared to other systems such as separate area for system installation is not required. It saves building materials and reduces cost for mountings and accessories during assembly of system components [18]. Due to the various advantages, researchers show interest in BIPVs. The classification of photovoltaic solar cells is shown in Figure 2.1.