In the world of solar energy, when we mention photovoltaic panels, we often think of installations on residential rooftops or ground-mounted systems. However, there’s another type worthy of attention: “ solar panel facades.” These panels adorn building walls, harnessing sunlight to generate electrical energy directly from the building itself.
Also known as photovoltaic facades, they represent a photovoltaic technology type used to generate electrical energy by integrating solar panels directly into the vertical surfaces of buildings.
For that reason, solar facade systems offer promising scope for action in the green transition, given that buildings account for a high percentage of global energy consumption. By adopting new approaches to harnessing renewable resources, we are witnessing a significant paradigm shift in building conception and design.
These modules are often used in residential and commercial installations. However, while they have an energy efficiency ranging between 18% and 20%, they are less suitable for vertical facades compared to horizontal surfaces due to their rigid design and challenges related to installation on non-flat walls.
Copenhagen International School Nordhavn / C.F. Møller. Image © Adam Mørk Furthermore, in terms of maintenance, solar facade panels require minimal upkeep, using sustainable energy for their production and incorporating 30-80% recycled materials, according to SolarLab.
In contrast to solar panels —which have proven their efficiency without compromising aesthetics — Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) facade systems are a new alternative to traditional cladding materials.
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