A vertical PV grid-connected solar system has been installed in January 2006. Performance analysis under local weather conditions is being conducted.  Results of this research project will be relevant to answer frequently asked questions on PV in buildings' facades.  In general, high rise buildings make use of the rooftop for a number of services , leaving little or no space for installing a solar photovoltaic system.

At the same time, modern facades that use glass may now opt to use solar photovoltaic modules, thus reducing the electricity bill and enhancing the aesthetics of the building. As electricity prices continue to soar, the economic viability of PV systems becomes more attractive. Moreover, if PV systems are introduced at the design stage of the building, it would cost less and its price would be incorporated in the overall capital, thus avoiding the traditional question of payback period.