BIPV Articles
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Project - Det gronne hus, Aarhus, Denmark
SolarLab is supplying the new BIPV facade for the formerly bottle-green office building on Grøndalsvej The new BIPV facade is PVD coated and satin finished glass to completely hide the electrical components. The facade is designed with Schmidt/Hammer/Lassen (part of Perkins+Will) and as exterior facade cladding it naturally fulfills all fire requirements and acts as the buildings ...
By SolarLab
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Project - Ruselokka school, Oslo, Norway
The new grade 1-10 school in the heart of Oslo integrates the building wide shingled BiPV facade elements harmoniously with surrounding traditional brick areas both in color, depth and texture, to make the energy producing BiPV cladding a natural addition to the citys architectural ...
By SolarLab
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Project - Trigeparken, Denmark
Energy renovation of the Trigeparken social housing complex with high efficiency black Crystal BiPV facades that adds an elements of refined sophistication and precision to the otherwise modest ...
By SolarLab
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Project - Trifolium, Copenhagen, Denmark
The energy producing facade cladding contributes to the reduction of the building’s energy consumption and environmental footprint. SolarLab has produced and installed the BIPV system as part of the ongoing restoration of the Trifolium Dairy in Copenhagen’s Sydhavn district. The building appears as it did at its inauguration in 1966 with blue panels under the windows, only now, these ...
By SolarLab
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Project - Breidablikkgarden, Haugesund, Norway
This complex 3 dimensional facade provides indoor shade and sculptural depth to the new office building, and shows that energy producing BiPV facades affords new opportunities for creative panelisation in a cladding that pays for ...
By SolarLab
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Red River College Innovation Center - Case Study
The Red River College Innovation Center is located in Winnipeg, Canada that will be covered by approximately 750m² Kromatix™ building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV). This net-zero energy, 9,000 sqm development has been designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects in joint venture with Number TEN Architectural Group installed by Flynn Group and SolarLab. Construction of the Red River College ...
By Kromatix™ SA
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Project - ZEB-Lab, Trondheim, Norway
BiPV facades and roof cladding ensures that this ZEB-COM building by Link Arkitektur, will recoup the environmental investment in materials, construction and operation over the next 60 ...
By SolarLab
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Project - Bornholm Hospital - Ronne, Denmark
The energy producing facade on Bornholm’s Hospital is mounted directly on the new facade insulation, and has an installed effect of around 200 kWp. As part of the complete renovation of Bornholm’s Hospital, SolarLab has developed, produced and installed the energy producing facade. The new BIPV facade is the building’s weatherproof rainscreen, completely replacing an ...
By SolarLab
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Student Experience Amsterdam Minervahaven - Case Study
Amsterdam Minervahaven residence is the latest facility of Student Experience offering sustainable student housing. Amsterdam Minervahaven uses a Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) facade measuring approximately 3,000 sqm. The Kromatix™ light-grey coloured solar glass hides the internal structure of the solar panel while refracting colour, creating an elegant BIPV solution for solar ...
By Kromatix™ SA
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Project - Student Experience International, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The new SEI student housing with 596 units, on the waterfront in Amsterdam is designed by VURB architects and BREEAM certified. The facade is covered with 1770 sqm of tilted custom BiPV cladding and the largest energy producing facade installation i The Netherlands and provide a low weight, resilient and maintenance free facade that pays for itself with carbon free electricity for the next 60 ...
By SolarLab
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Romande Energy Office - Case Study
The Romande Energy Office located in Préverenges, Switserland is covered by approximately 130m² active and 11m² passive Kromatix™ grey BIPV solar glass. This photo voltaic façade done with Kromatix™ technology created a stunning coloured PV facade. This project development is a Boschetti-Architectes & Somiral & Antec ...
By Kromatix™ SA
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Butterfly solar - project in Sweden created to stand out - Case Study
Inspired by nature, created to stand out. In most cases – requirements for solar part of BIPV product is to blend in as much as possible, but not this time – these solar butterflies just calls for attention. This futuristic solar project in Sweden is a true work of art, where the colors of the powerful hexagonal solar modules, a.k.a. wings of the butterfly will brighten the ...
By Metsolar
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Project - PowerHouse Telemark, Norway
SolarLab produced this BiPV facade on the amazing Powerhouse Telemark, designed by Snøhetta architects. Solarlab.dk custom designed and manufactured the system in all black and high gloss, with light weight and ventilated cladding panels. Hidden mountings and invisible electrical components fully integrate this energy producing facade cladding and compliments the buildings expressive ...
By SolarLab
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Red deer college residence - successful BIPV customization challenge in Canada - Case Study
Customization heaven – this is how we sometimes call this impressive BIPV solar facade of Red deer college (Canada) campus newest building. This five-story residence, opened in spring 2019, stands out as all of its east, south, and west facades are covered with altogether 163 kW of glass / backsheet photovoltaic panels. Numerous of differently shaped and sized solar panels were used to ...
By Metsolar
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Case study - BIPV Petrol Forecourt Canopy
Weymouth System kWp: 23.4 Area: 371 m sq Inverter: Fronius Modules Used: PS-C Transparent Series Polysolar completed a second petrol filling station in Wymouth following the success of the first in Bishops Waltham. Objective: Provide an attractive weather-proof canopy transmitting natural light generating renewable energy to power the site. Result: The Polysolar PFS is a standard Polysolar ...
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Case study - BIPV Petrol Forecourt Canopy - Sainsbury
Bishops Waltham System kWp: 16 Area: 242 m sq Inverter: Fronius Modules Used: PS-C Transparent Polysolar were approached for this unique project, the first of its kind, constructing a petrol filling station canopy which could generate energy for the kiosk, whilst providing a pleasant environment for the clients. Objective: Provide an attractive weather-proof canopy whilst, transmitting natural ...
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BIPV for 40 MWh Annual Production: Red Solar Façade
In the heart of Oslo, Norway, the Sofienberg School stands as a testament to innovative architectural design and sustainability. Through a remarkable renovation project led by Ola Roald AS in 2021, this building has utilized solar energy in a way that sets a new standard for real estate developers. Innovative Solar Solutions The renovation of the concrete building, originally ...
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A Life Cycle Analysis of roof integrated photovoltaic systems
In this paper a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) methodology is used to investigate the energetic and environmental impact of a Building Integrated Photovoltaic installation (BIPV) with reference to a roof installation case study. The results reveal that the roof integrated photovoltaic systems can bring both energy and environmental benefits even in areas characterised by medium values of insolation. ...
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International Research And Comparison Of Incentive Systems For Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) Case Study
Project Goal: To analyze different existing strategies to incentive renewable energy installations in buildings connecting the macro-economic interest to strengthen renewable energies with the micro-economic situation explaining that using the “prisoner’s dilemma”. ...
By Opvius GmbH
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Top industry experts set to gather at Thin Film Summit in Berlin
PV Insider announce that ‘Busting the Myths’ will be the main focal point of the 4th Annual Thin Film Solar Summit Europe (5-6th March 2012, Berlin), helping to steer the thin film industry out of confusion and fear towards reality and promise. 2011 proved to be a turbulent year for the European thin film industry, with big names going bust, consolidation of the market, and ever ...
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