The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) is the world's largest industry association devoted to the solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity market. The association aims to promote PV at national, European and worldwide levels and to assist its members in their business development in both the European Union and export markets. In order to promote its involvement in the development of building integrated photovoltaics, EPIA has partnered with PV Sunrise. The objective of the Sunrise project is to enhance the cooperation with important stakeholders such as the building sector and utilities.