Introduction -- Generating and using solar electricity -- The sun as a source of energy -- Solar cells - turning light into electricity -- Modules -- Performance -- Photovoltaic systems -- System technology -- Yields and economics -- Ecology -- Designing with photovoltaics -- Features of crystalline photovoltaics -- Differences between traditional and PV materials and products -- Photovoltaics and its relationship with the building -- Design strategies -- Design options -- Transparency and design potential -- Construction and integration -- Designing with photovoltaics -- Fixing -- Roof i nstallations -- Facade installations -- Sunshade installations -- Technical rules and building legislation -- Type approval of PV modules - Electrical installation and safety -- An overview of building legislation -- Building products and forms of construction -- Non-regulated building products and forms of construction -- Experimental testing -- Fire protection -- Photovoltaics case studies -- Federal Environment Agency offices in Dessau -- Institute premises in Beijing -- Local government offices in Ludesch -- Paul Horn Arena in Tübingen -- Sports hall in Burgweinting -- Mixed commercial and residential building in Munich -- Additional residential storeys and new office building in Darmstadt -- Private house in Hegenlohe -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Standards, directives, statutory instruments and recommendations (selection) -- Bibliography -- Manufacturers, companies and trade associations (selection) -- Index -- Picture credits.