Building Integrated PV - BIPV

BIPV REPORT 2013
State of the art in
Building Integrated Photovoltaics
Authors: Kostas Sinapis, Menno van den Donker

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PREFACE
With pleasure I present the SEAC BIPV Report 2013.
The Solar Energy Application Centre (SEAC) was founded in June 2012 by
ECN, TNO and Holland Solar. Our mission is to stimulate the development
of the knowledge based economy on Solar Energy Systems and
Applications in The Netherlands and neighboring regions (www.seac.cc).
Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) is an emerging product category
with a large market potential. A key aspect of BIPV is multifunctionality.
Value propositions of BIPV, apart from energy production, may be found in
e.g. design, weather protection and shading. This makes the product
attractive, also from a financial point of view.
Over the past years, we have seen an enormous growth of available BIPV
products on the market. Often these products are based on materials that
are common in architecture, such as glass or metal, in opaque as well as
in semitransparent quality. More recently also some designs based on low
weight plastics have been tested.
We expect that BIPV will evolve into a highly diversified product portfolio,
with a sound economic perspective for a variety of products. As such, we
see BIPV as an important business opportunity for the Dutch private
sector.
This opportunity - as well as other product-market combinations in the
field of Solar Systems and Applications - can be addressed and exploited
by means of an effective cooperation between companies, knowledge
institutes and government. We as SEAC want to play a key role in this
cooperation within the “BV Nederland”.
The SEAC BIPV Report 2013 presents the BIPV state-of-the-art with more
than 80 representative examples. It is our intention to release a yearly
update of this report. I am confident that this report will help the reader
to better understand BIPV and to get an overview of actual BIPV products
and current developments.
December 2012
Wiep Folkerts
Director SEAC

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BIPV REPORT 2013
CONTENT
Chapter 1: Introduction………………….……………………………………………………….. 5
Chapter 2: BIPV Categories……………………………………………………………………… 9
Chapter 3: BIPV products for pitched roofs
3.1 In-roof systems……………………………………...................................... 15
3.2 Small solar tiles-shingles-slates……………………………………………….. 34
3.3 Large solar tiles-shingles-slates……………………………………………….. 45
3.4 Skylights and semi-transparent roof systems…………….................. 71
Chapter 4: BIPV products for flat and curved roofs
4.1 Flexible laminates…………………………………………………………………….. 79
Chapter 5: BIPV products for façades
5.1 Cladding systems………………………………………………………………………. 89
5.2 Semi-transparent systems……………………………………………………...... 96
5.3 Louver systems…………………………………………………………………………. 102
Company Index…………………………………………………………………………………………. 107
Disclaimer…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 108

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Solar photovoltaic (PV) installations are getting common in Europe. One of the bigger market
segments is roof top PV. The majority of the installed systems consist of solar PV modules and
support structures that are mounted on the roof surface. In general the roof top systems are
designed in order to optimize performance. Aesthetics are generally not taken into account. Lately
this practice is changing by more aware consumers who seek performance and aesthetics for their
houses. At the same time the industry is trying to adapt to price pressures from the east by
integrating the PV functionality to the building elements in order to decrease the Levelized Cost of
Energy (LCOE).
After more than 25 years of development, the Building Integrated PV (BIPV) sector is emerging with
exciting new products and materials. Many years of development brought to the market diversified
products for seamless integration into the building envelope by using a variety of PV technologies
and innovative mounting structures.
According to SEAC ‘s vision PV applications on and in the built environment span a high potential
market for several reasons:
• Multifunctional use of city space
• Lower LCOE can be achieved with smart BIPV approaches
• Electricity generation can be closer to the end user contributing to an optimized electricity
distribution system
• Stimulation of the local economy
This report collects a state-of-the-art global product portfolio and categorizes the various
applications. The goal is to understand the BIPV developments and to stimulate the market with
products and concepts that allow PV to be used as a building product in Europe. There is a wide
variation of building practices and regulations for the built environment across Europe. The
classification of products in this report intends to contribute to a successful application of BIPV in the
various markets. SEAC intends to publish a yearly update with the most recent developments in the
BIPV sector.
Definition of BIPV
Several reports have been made recently regarding BIPV systems, products and definitions. Although
there are different opinions in the definition of BIPV and BAPV every report concludes that the BIPV
market segment will be growing and evolving. One of the reports originates from the European
financed SUNRISE project1
. A part of this project was focused at an “overview of the existing products
and their fields of application”. In this report definitions of BIPV/BAPV are given including their field
of application. Great emphasis has been given to the different levels of building integration which
results into certain advantages and disadvantages. Additionally one of the objectives is to give an
overview of the products existing commercially today in an effort to guide project developers who
may want to be benefit from by the special premium tariffs for BIPV that currently are in effect in
France and Italy.
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BIPV: An overview of the existing products and their field of application. SUNRISE project 2009

A great job has been also done by the Swiss BIPV Competence Center which is a cooperation
between the departments of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
(SUPSI). SUPSI has listed a variety of BIPV products and applications2
. Moreover, they have added
criteria for the selection of BIPV products which resemble SEAC’s criteria on BIPV modules. According
to SUPSI there are 2 main criteria that independently or combined must come to an agreement in
order to qualify for a BIPV product: a) double function of the building element included energy
generation and or weather-proof, noise reduction, seamless integration etc. b) homogeneous
coverage of the surface.
A report published by Pike Research3
examines the expanding global market of BIPV products and
foresees a strong growth of up to $5.8 billion revenue till 2016 from $744 million in 2010. An analysis
on economics, key industry players and technology is also presented in this report which forecasts a
bright future for BIPV applications. Pike Research’s definition about BIPV consist out of the main idea
that the PV material replaces the conventional building material but only during the construction
phase. In case the PV functionality is added after the construction of the building then the installation
is considered as BAPV. This deviates from the SEAC definition of BIPV, as used in the current report.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the USA released an extensive report on the
potential of BIPV systems in comparison with BAPV systems4
. NREL examined the cost drivers and
performance consideration related to BIPV. The report shows the potential for BIPV to achieve
lower installed system prices than rack-mounted PV based on a comparative assessment of
unsubsidized LCOE for different PV system cases. The simulation comparison concludes that c-Si
shingles might achieve lower LCOE than rack-mounted systems. Overall, findings in this report
support the notion that BIPV prices could be lower than residential PV system prices, yet past
market experiences suggest that realizing these cost-reductions can be very challenging.
Figure 1a: BAPV system5
Figure 1b: BIPV system6
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www.bipv.ch
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Building- Integrated Photovoltaics: BIPV and BAPV: Market issues, technology issues, key industry payers and
Global market forecasts. 3Q 2010
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NREL – BIPV in the residential sector: an analysis of installed rooftop system prices, Nov 2011
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www.riddersolar.com
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www.solarcentury.com

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The definitions that we choose in this SEAC BIPV Report are as follows:
Building Applied PV (BAPV) systems are applied on the roof of the building on top of the existing
roofing elements (for example tiles, shingles, flat roofing) and they have no additional functionality
apart from electricity production.
Building Integrated PV (BIPV) systems consist of solar photovoltaic cells and modules that are
integrated in the building envelope as part of the building structure, thus replacing conventional
building material. BIPV systems can be applied after the completion of the building structure or
during the construction phase.
BIPV modules are building elements providing at least one additional functionality to the building
envelope beside electricity generation, such as:
• Weather proofing
• Aesthetical integration
• Shadowing/sun protection
• Thermal insulation
• Noise protection
• Safety

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Chapter 2: BIPV Categories
In this report we categorize the BIPV products taking the installation location on the building as a
starting point. We define four main BIPV categories.
• Pitched roofs
• Flat and curved roofs
• Façades
A wide range of BIPV residential applications exists today. Pitched roofs in Europe usually are built
with tiles, shingles or slates. A tile is a manufactured piece of hard-wearing material such as ceramics,
stone, metal, or even glass. Shingles are a roof covering material usually consisting out of asphalt
and fiber glass. These elements are typically flat rectangular shapes laid in rows from the bottom
edge of the roof up, with each successive higher row overlapping the joints in the row below. Slate is
a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous rock which is used for roofing. In a strict sense, a slate is a type
of tile. In analogy to the terms tile, shingle and slate, the terms “solar tile”, “solar shingle” and “solar
slate” are used in publications and in marketing.
A solar tile is a PV module that can be combined with roof tiles offering added functionality including
energy production and a good aesthetic result.
A solar shingle is a PV module that can be combined with roof shingles offering added functionality
including energy generation and a good aesthetic result.
A solar slate is a PV module that can be combined with roof slates offering added functionality
including energy generation and a good aesthetic result.
However, as in the original definition of tile, shingle and slate, the material of the elements is a
distinguishing factor, as soon as we consider PV module products, this distinguishing factor vanishes.
Therefore it makes sense to define two categories for the solar tile-shingle-slate, based on size of the
element.
A small solar tile-shingle-slate is smaller than 0.5 m2
(a typical size of 0.4 x 0.6 = 0,24 m2
)
A large solar tile-shingle-slate is larger than 0.5 m2
(a typical size of 0.6 x 1.5 = 0.9 m2
)

This leads us to the following categorization:
1. Pitched roofs
1.1. In-roof systems. These systems use standard PV modules. The value is in the smart mounting
systems, that enable the panels to be mounted instead of and in between the original roofing
elements (e.g. tiles).
Figure 2a,b Typical in-roof system with conventional solar modules7
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1.2. Small solar tiles-shingles-slates. The form factor resembles the original tiles-shingles-slates.
They are made from a variety of materials such as clay, plastic etc. and they also have a similar
size. Usually a PV laminate of a few solar cells is adhered on a substrate that resembles a tile,
shingle or slate.
Figure 3a,b Tiles with integrated solar cells for pitched roof9
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www.solon.com
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www.schott.com
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www.smartroof.be
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www.solusengineering.com/en

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1.3. Large solar tiles-shingles-slates. A system developed with building elements and a
construction and connection technology. Size of the modules is usually 2-4 times the width of a
normal tile-shingle-slate, they can be glass- or foil-based. Usually the solar tile or shingle replaces
conventional tiles or shingles. The construction system may involve overlapping or in-plane roof
filling. The system usually allows for full roof-filling and may include the application of dummies.
Figure 4 a, b Large solar shingles and tiles11
1.4. Prefab Solar roofs. A roof which is wholly or partly assembled off-site. The objective of
prefabrication is to improve the installation quality and shorten the installation time thus
lowering the cost of the system.
Figure 5 Prefab solar roof
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www.solarcentury.com

1.5 Skylights and semi-transparent roof systems. These structures usually combine glass-
glass laminates with adjustable light transmission and they stimulate the architectural design of
light and shadow.
Figure 6 Greenhouse in Munich12
2. Flat and Curved roofs
In-roof systems (1.1) and systems for skylights and semi-transparent roofs (1.5) in many cases can
also be applied to flat roofs. In that case we categorize them under “Pitched Roofs”.
2.1 Roofing products based on flexible laminates. There are a number of manufacturers of flexible
thin film PV products. The major technology families are: thin film silicon, thin film CI(G)S and thin
film organic-PV (OPV). In most cases the flexible product comes encapsulated and only has to be
attached to the existing flat or curved roof. In few cases the PV manufacturer supplies a non-
encapsulated functional PV laminate on a metal or plastic carrier foil. The manufacturer of the
roofing product encapsulates the product in the building element (flexible or non-flexible) or applies
encapsulation on the complete roof.
Figure 7a Membrane Evalon Solar13
Figure 7b BIOSOL thin film plate14
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www.design-buildsolar.com
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www.alwitra.com
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www,centrosolar.de

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3. Façades
3.1 Cladding systems. These solar modules can be integrated into the building walls like a
conventional cladding element used in façades such as granite or marble. Usually a void is created
between the cladding element and the walls offering temperature insulation for the building and
improved efficiency for the modules because of the ventilation.
Figure 8 Cladding systems15
3.2 Semi-transparent façade-systems. These products feature glass laminates of crystalline
silicon with adjusted cell spacing or amorphous thin film laser grooved silicon which provides filtered
vision.
Figure 9a BIPV transparent façade Aalst, Belgium16
Figure 9b Semi-transparent façade a-Si17
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www.schott.com/architecture

3.3 Louver systems. A louver or “louvre” , is a window blind or shutter with horizontal slats that
are angled to admit light and air, but to keep out rain, direct sunshine, and noise. The angle of the
slats may be adjustable, usually in blinds and windows, or fixed. Solar cells can be easily laminated in
this construction offering a perfect way to utilize the shadow function with electricity production.
Figure 10a Outrigger PV shading 18
Figure 10b Glass louver system19
3.4 Construction Integrated façade systems. These are systems where the PV is integrated into
the construction (carrying part) of the façade. We did not yet find examples of this approach in our
survey. However, in the future we expect that new BIPV façade constructions will become available.
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In the following chapters, we present a general overview of companies and the BIPV products that
they present. Most of the products listed here are commercially available. Others are in a stage of
development close to market introduction.
Every page consists of a short description of the company and the product, with key information on
location of the company, size of the product and technology. Additionally photos of the product and
of an application are included and data sheets if applicable.
At the end of the paragraphs 3.1 , 3.2 and 3.3, an overview table has been added with some key
figures.
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www.shadinglouvers.com
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www.solarpv.co.uk

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Chapter 3: BIPV products for pitched roofs
3.1 Pitched roofs: In-roof systems.
3.1.1 SOLON SOLITAIRE20
This fully integrated in-roof system shows off its strengths when it comes to assembly. All modules
come delivered with synthetic frames as well as all screws and seals. Each module is screwed directly
to the roof battens, eliminating the need for costly additional substructures. As opposed to other
systems, SOLON SOLitaire requires no additional aluminum rails or module clamps, thanks to the
integrated assembly sleeves. The mounting is possible between 10° and 60°, starting from 22° on,
you don’t need any additional waterproofing, as the modules themselves create the water-bearing
layer. Intelligent water channel flow and high-quality polyurethane synthetic frames guarantee
continuous 100% waterproofing. Due to practical ventilation, heat-related power losses can be
avoided.
Location: Germany
Concept: conventional glass-back foil
Technology: c-Si
Size of building blocks: 1783mm x 1044mm
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www.solon.com

3.1.2 Schott Solar21
The fourth generation InDaX®
Solar elements replace traditional roof materials and take over a
double function: provision of clean, solar energy and a safe roof covering. A specially developed
frame was optimized for module ventilation – of each individual module – and condensation
drainage. This guarantees high energy yields. SCHOTT Solar provides a 25-year linear guarantee for
these glass-foil solar modules.
Location: Germany
Technology: c-Si
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www.schott.com/solar

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3.1.3 Scheuten Solar22
Multisol® Integra Vitro Portrait is the next generation of Scheuten’s Integra(in-roof) solution, suited
for almost any sloped roof. This new generation Integra Vitro features the full glass-glass Multisol®
Vitro laminate, resulting in superior strength (5400Pa) and an even better durability of the module.
Next to the landscape option this aesthetically pleasing PV in-roof installation portrait system
enables better matching on the roof form factors and saves up to 30% of the systems ‘width.
Location: Germany / Netherlands
Concept: glass-glass laminate
Technology: multi-Si, 54 cells
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www.scheuten.nl

3.1.4 Conergy23
Conergy SolarDelta is mounted right onto the existing roof battens, requires no rails and, with
QuickStone technology, the modules are quick and easy to attach. Special adapters ensure optimum
ventilation. Thanks to its substructure, Conergy Solar Delta fulfills the same requirements as a
conventional roof in terms of waterproofing.
Location: Germany
Technology: c-Si
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www.conergy.de

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3.1.5 Centrosolar24
The mounting system S-Class Integration (Deluxe) replaces conventional roofing of pitched roofs and
is used on a slope of more than 10 degrees. It is built on the existing roof battens and is suitable for
old and new buildings. The mounting system S-Class Integration (Deluxe) is well ventilated and
provides a good backside cooling for the solar panels because of the arrangement of the system
battening. In cooperation with the panels, the system forms an optically homogeneous water-
bearing area, which makes the roof a real eye-catcher.
Location: Germany
Technology: c-Si
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www.centrosolar.de

3.1.6 MegaSol25
High performance modules meet the fastest installation system worldwide. The most dense
integrated roof available starting with a slope of 3 degrees. The floating modules offer optimum
ventilation improving performance. No overhanging frames which equals with no dirt residues which
helps further in the performance of the modules. The system is composed of two main components:
the solar modules and the vertical support rails serving as flumes.
Location: Switzerland
Concept: conventional glass-foil frameless
Technology: c-Si
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www.megasol.ch

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3.1.7 MecoSun26
The MV3 system was designed to facilitate roof integration of all photovoltaic modules onto metallic,
wooden or concrete roof structures. This system perfectly fits into a traditional roof, with water
tightness guarantee. The MV3 system enables covering of large scale buildings, from industrial
buildings to agricultural buildings and office buildings.
Location: France
Concept: conventional glass-foil
Technology: c-Si
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www.mecosun.fr

3.1.8 Gehrlicher Solar27
The installation of the Intra roof-integrated system is particularly economical thanks to fewer system
components and the ergonomic system installation from top to bottom. The modules are installed
easily and quickly, without tools. The water-tightness of the roof is ensured by conducting water
away at the module level. Ventilation and the drainage of condensation are incorporated in the
profile. The whole system is in line with state-specific permits and certificates and offers proven
functional and structural safety: The water-tightness testing has been successfully completed in acc.
with prEN 15601 and the fire protection testing with DIN ENV 1187. The mounting system has
obtained certification by TÜV. The in roof system can host First Solar CdTe and silicon modules.
Location: Germany
Concept: in roof glass-back foil
Technology: c-Si, Cd Te
Size of building blocks: 1200mm x 600 mm, Innotech Solar 1650mm x 1000 mm
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www.gehrlicher.de

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3.1.9 RenuSol28
The innovation of the IntraSole CL system is the so-called “rotational anchors”. As a variable
mounting solution on the roof laths, the rotational anchors enable, in the easiest possible manner, by
turning, to achieve the perfect height compensation, e.g., in the case of irregular roof constructions
or for adjustment to the remaining roofing.
Location: Germany
Technology: c-Si
Size of building blocks: 60 cell laminate
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www.renusol.de

3.1.10 Roto Sunroof29
Sunroof photovoltaic is a modular system and can be tailored to every individual wish. Integrated
ventilation and solar safety glass ensure optimal efficiency of the modules. Through its manifold
possibilities Roto Sunroof photovoltaic ideally suited for renovation.
Location: Germany
Technology: c-Si
Size of building blocks:
Dachneigung 22° - 90°
Rahmen Holzrahmen
Grösse m² 2,13
Gewicht kg 26
Nennleistung Wp 280/285
Zellenart Monokristallin
Kabel Solarkabel 4 mm2
Hersteller Zelle Q.Cells (Deutschland)
Hersteller Laminat Q.Cells (Deutschland)
Max Schneelast 5400 Pascal
Max. Windlast 2400 Pascal*
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de.dst.roto-frank.com/privatkunden/solarsysteme

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3.1.11 SolarWatt30
In the Easy-In system the aluminum frame encloses three sides of the module, which is installed in
portrait orientation. Each side has a different shape and the installer can hook the module into the
support rail by the upper edge before sliding it into the correct position. This places the support rail
flush with the roof battens. The side frame sections of adjacent elements interlock using the tongue
and groove principle, thereby forming horizontal rows of modules. Vertically, the modules are
superimposed like shingles with the projecting glass edge resting on the rubber seal of the row
below. The unframed bottom edge allows rainwater to drain off freely.
Location: Germany
Technology: c-Si
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www.solarwatt.com

3.1.12 IRFTS31
Easy roof is a revolutionary system. It is based on an overlapping mounting with no seal, no cut. A
plastic frame is the only mechanism allowing water to drain. It is ideal for all kinds of roofs with tiles.
The system can host various standard solar modules based on crystalline and thin film technology.
Location: France
Technology: c-Si
Size of building blocks: 7 sizes
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en.irfts.com

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3.1.13 Schüco32
The Schüco in roof mounting system can be used for pitched roofs starting from 15-65 degrees. The
system statics allow for a maximum height from 0-20m. Mounting must be over a waterproof
membrane according to building regulations.
Location: Germany
Technology: c-Si
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www.schueco.de

3.1.14 Solar Fabrik33
The new Incell system for roof integration of Solar Fabrik is a certified Innovative system with rear
ventilation technology which ensures high energy yields. Quick planning and easy installation which
can be combined with virtually all types of roof tile. For roofs with pitches between 15° and 65°
Location: Germany
Technology: c-Si
Size of building blocks: 1394mm x 1023, 1710mm x 1023mm
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www.solar-fabrik.de

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3.1.15 Aleo Solar34
The Solrif system is suited to nearly all roof types, and can be installed simply on new and existing
roofs. The hidden frame construction gives the shiny module surface a particularly sophisticated
appearance. The design of the facing panels may also be individually adjusted depending on
customer requirements and local practices. Water and snow simply drip off the seamless module
surface. Placing an additional tarpaulin under the modules will make the Solrif system even more
rain-resistant than conventional roofing tiles.
Location: Germany
Technology: c-Si
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www.aleo-solar.com

3.1.16 Heliosphera35
The Venus series is designed to replace building components and make a waterproof construction.
The aluminum frame is fixed to the rear glass of the module, using a proven adhesive from the
structural glazing industry.
Location: Greece
Concept: in roof
Technology: amorphous-Si
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www.heliosphera.com

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3.1.17 Win Win Precision Technology Co., Ltd.36
With in-roof or complete roof solutions, the standard roof covering – such as tiles or corrugated
sheeting – is replaced by frameless photovoltaic modules (so-called laminates). Regardless of
whether individual roof sections or the entire roof area is to be covered, the laminates are installed
such that
Location: Taiwan
Concept: in-roof
Technology: c-Si
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www.winaico.com/en/products/laminate-in-roof/

3.1.18 SCX Solar37
SCX Solo Roof ™ is a mounting system (patent pending) for integration of solar panels in the roof of
buildings, greenhouses and with an angle which is between 5 and 45 degrees. The solar panels with
special mounting profiles form a watertight roof.
Location: Netherlands
Concept: in-roof
Technology: c-Si
Size of building blocks: 1000mmx1500mm, 1000mmx1650mm, 1000mmx1950mm
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www.scx-solar.com

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Pitched roofs: In-roof systems overview table
Company Country Product
name
Weight
(kg/m2
)
Power
density
(Wp/m2
)
Height
[mm]
Width
[mm]
Solon DE Solitaire 13,2 139 1044 1783
Schott Solar DE Indax 12,1 137 999 1769
Scheuten Solar NL, DE Integra Vitro 15,92 140 1038 1520
Conergy DE SolarDelta 12,2 148 986 1651
CentroSolar DE S Class 12,6 155 831 1663
MegaSol CH 12,8 151 832 1593
MecoSun FR mv3 - - - -
Gehrlicher Solar DE GehrTec Intra - - 600 1200
Gehrlicher Solar DE GehrTec Intra - - 1000 1650
RotoSunroof DE Sunroof SRP - - - -
Renusol DE IntraSole CL - - - -
SolarWatt DE Easy-In 13,8 140 1035 1764
IRFTS FR Easy roof - - - -
Schüco DE MSE-500 20 137 1256 2156
Solar-Fabrik DE Incell - 145 1023 1710
Aleo Solar DE Solrif 11 144 1016 1704
Heliosphera GR Venus - 90 1106 1306
Win Win Precision Technology TW 11,5 135 673 1498
SCX Solar NL Solo Roof 1000 1650
Average 13 145 916 1604

3.2 Pitched roofs: Small solar tiles-shingles-slates
3.2.1 DOW POWERHOUSE38
The DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingle system installs and protects like a typical asphalt shingle
while offering electricity production. Installation is easy just like asphalt shingles nailed on the roof.
The solar shingle consists out of flexible CIGS cells with high transmission tempered glass suitable for
wind, snow and hail. The product holds all certifications for roof shingles and additionally certified
according to IEC for solar modules.
Location: USA
Concept: Solar Shingle
Technology: flexible CIGS
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www.dowpowerhouse.com

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3.2.2 Atlantis Energy Systems39
Atlantis Energy Systems was founded in 2002 on the principle that quality construction materials and
methods should be the standard. Except the Sunslate product Atlantis is offering BITERS (Building
Integrated Thermal Electric Roofing System) a combination of photovoltaic and solar thermal roof
element.
Location: USA
Concept: solar slate
Technology: 6 x mono-Si
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www.atlantisenergy.com

3.2.3 Panotron Energy Systems40
Panotron is a new innovative company combining solar electricity generation with solar thermal.
Traditional roof tiles are mounted on the roof battens. With Panotron system the battens are
installed in a horizontal direction by aluminum profiles. The aluminum profile introduces water-glycol
mixture, thus generating solar thermal energy. Additionally the tiles have a variety of colors in order
to contribute to the aesthetic design.
Concept: Solar Tiles
Technology: c-Si
Size of building blocks: -
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www.panotron.com

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3.2.4 SMARTROOF N.V41
RenoSolPan and NeoSolPan have been made from high quality synthetic materials which are
recyclable and do not require much energy during production. The built-in channels in RenoSolPan
and NeoSolPan lead to extra cooling of the photovoltaic elements, resulting in an important
efficiency and lifetime increase.
Location: Belgium
Technology: c-Si
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www.smartroof.be

3.2.5 Solus Engineering42
Solus Engineering LLC offers a variety of tiles that form the solution in clean energy generation for
the residential housing market without being aesthetically distressing. The portfolio of products is big
with a variety of products and sizes.
Location: Belgium
Technology: mono-Si
Power density: 88Wp/m2
Weight: 14 kg/m2
Total 5,5 tiles per m2
Self cooling roof tiles
PDS wind lock systems
Weather resistant -40°C to +85°C
UV resistant color and fire proof
Available colours: black, brown coming soon
TUV and IEC certified by TUV Rheinland Laboratories Köln
Building material lab tested
Mono-Si solar cells guaranteed 20 years
Made of recyclable material
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www.solusengineering.com/en

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3.2.6 LUMETA43
Whether it is a flat or sloped roof, Lumeta has a roof integrated product that maximizes energy
efficiency. Each Lumeta Solar S Tile displaces approximately three traditional concrete or clay tiles, so
the tiles designs are customized to fit exactly the dimensions of major tile manufacturers. The actual
solar laminate is a standard glass superstrate, with EVA encapsulation and TPT™ (Tedlar®/ Polyester
/Tedlar®) substrate construction, and utilizes monocrystalline cell technology. The Lumeta Solar S
Tiles are designed to be installed as the matching profiled tile roof system is being installed. The
electrical connections are housed in grooves in the bottom side of the Tiles, hiding all connections
from view. Tiles are daisy-chain connected using standard connectors, thus limiting the number of
penetrations to one or two per solar array. The result is an integrated look that does not compromise
the aesthetics of concrete or clay profiled tile roofs.
Location: USA
Concept: Tiles
Technology: mono-Si
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www.lumetasolar.com

3.2.7 Tegola fotovoltaica44
Giellenergy tile is made of thermoplastic resin. The PV module is set inside the thermoplastic resin
structure and is composed of two standard 156mm EVA encapsulated mono crystalline cells, covered
with textured and tempered low-iron high transmittance (>92%) glass. Giellenergy tile is designed to
optimize solar light exposure, as tiles are specifically shaped to prevent the chance of any shadow
zone irrespectively of solar inclination.
Location: Italy
Concept: Tiles
Technology: mono-Si
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www.giellenergy-tile.eu

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3.2.8 LOF Solar45
LOF Solar developed the higher efficiency colored solar cells. Now, the option is no longer limited to
cold blue. Spanish style fired-clay red solar tile can blend seemingly into the rooftop. The rooftop can
remain warm and attractive. For re-roofing or restoration, the renaissance French-roof gray tile can
mingle intimately into the traditional architectural design.
Location: Taiwan
Concept: solar tile
Technology: colored c-Si
Size of building blocks: custom
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www.lofsolar.com

3.2.9 SolarDachStein46
The SRT is quickly and easily installed. A qualified roofer and electrician will have no difficulty to
complete the task in a single day. The simple roof tile does not require any alteration to the existing
roof structure. The SRT is unique in design and function. The embedded Photovoltaic cells (pv) give
you the luxury of producing your own power, preserving the beauty of your home and landscape, no
ugly solar roof panels. STEPdesign, is in full compliance with preservation order regulations.
Polymatrix is a specially designed man made material. It can be formed into most models of roof
tiles. Polymatrix is manufactured from recycled plastics, but PVC free, it is light, unbreakable and
naturally weather proof. Polymatrix also comes with a 30 year guarantee.
Location: Italy
Concept: solar tile
Technology: c-Si (100mm x 100mm cells)
Size of building blocks: unknown
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www.solardachstein.com

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3.2.10 Star Unity47
ENERGY tiles gets the electricity directly from sunlight without moving parts, totally silent and
maintenance-free. A sophisticated plug-in system allows for the flexible interconnection of the
assembled bricks in the easiest way. The product obtained from the sun stream through the system
directly piped into the house, either through an inverter to normal 230V power supply (grid-
connected system), or a charge controller to the energy-storing batteries. This concept allows you to
realize the smallest, expandable system from a few watts to large systems of 3 kW and more.
Concept: solar tile
Technology: mono-Si, amorphous
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www.starunity.ch/

Pitched roofs: Small solar tiles-shingles-slates overview table
Company Country Product name Weight
(kg/m2
)
Cell effi-
ciency
(%)
Power
density
(Wp/m2
)
Height
[mm]
Width
[mm]
Dow USA Powerhouse
Solar Shingle
10 39 250 570
Atlantis Energy
Systems
USA SunSlate Roof
Tile
40,3 300 400
Panotron Energy
System
DE Solar-F 74
Smartroof B Neosolpan 16 120 468 356
Smartroof B Renosolpan 17 75
Solus Engineering B Roof tile 14 88
LUMETA USA Solar S tile 66 432 968
Tegola fotovoltaica IT Giellenergy 14,5 18,2 80 245 415
LOF Solar TW True steel 65 600 1100
SolarDachStein IT SRT
Star Unity CH Energy tiles 9 60 260 440
Average 19 74 365 607

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3.3 Pitched roofs: Large solar tiles-shingles-slates
3.3.1 Synroof48
is a Dutch company that emphasizes at the aesthetic part of solar roofs. For fulfilling
their target they have developed a BIPV module that can be connected with normal roof tiles in
order tohave a pleasant result in terms of aesthetics including 12 x mono-Si cells per tile.
Location: The Netherlands
Concept: Solar tile
Technology: 12 x mono-Si per shingle
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www.synroof.nl

3.3.2 Romag-Fath Solar49
Romag is a leading glass processor based in County Durham in the North East of England. Serving the
PV market since 2004 by producing solar panels. Now they offer BIPV products presenting the “total
roof” solution. Moreover, solar panels can be designed at any dimensions giving a solution for
specific requirements. The products are certified according to IEC standards and holds a 25 year
guarantee.
Location: England-Germany
Concept: solar tile -shingle
Technology: 12 x poly-Si + 32 x poly-Si
Size of building blocks: 375mmx 1036mm + 692mm x 1352mm
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www.romag.co.uk

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3.3.3 Solar Century50
C21 solar electric roof tiles, plain tiles and roof slates are fully integrated photovoltaic roofing
products, designed for new buildings and re-roofing projects. C21e are designed as construction
products in their own right and have undergone the same wind, fire and weather testing as the
roofing products they replace. Solarcentury has designed a range of pre-engineered systems ready
for installation, including all of the on roof and electrical components a roofer will need. Solarcentury
has been awarded a Queens Award for Enterprise for excellence in innovation for its ‘C21e solar
electric roof tile and slate’. Solar Century provides 2 solutions including solar tiles and solar slates.
Solar slates are compatible with natural slates across a wide range of standard sizes.
Location: England
Concept: Solar Tile+Slate
Technology: 18 x mono-Si +18 x mono-Si
Size of building blocks: 1220mm x 420mm + 1210mm x 445mm
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www.solarcentury.co.uk

3.3.4 SunPower51
The SunTile constists out of 22 back contact high efficient solar cells with optimal placement to
reduce shading losses. Suntiles blend seamlessly into roofs while generating clean energy. The
Suntile has all necessary certifications and withstands up to 110 miles per hour winds.
Location: USA
Concept: Shingle
Technology: 22 x mono-Si back contact
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3.3.5 Sharp52
High-power module (62W) using 155mm square poly-crystal silicon solar cells. These solar roof
shingles are quick and easy to integrate into the roof in the same manner as common, flat concrete
tiles
No additional framing materials or extra roof penetrations are required because the module brackets
screw to the existing roof battens. Compatible with most roof tiles used in new residential
construction, like Eagle and Monier, each solar roof module replaces five concrete tiles. Sharp’s
advanced surface texturing process increases light absorption and efficiency while providing a more
subdued, “natural” look. Non-reflective white tempered glass, EVA resin, weatherproof film and
black double-anodized aluminum frame for extended outdoor use Sharp modules are manufactured
in ISO 9001 certified facilities 25-year limited warranty on power output.
Location: Japan
Concept: Shingle
Technology: 18 x poly-Si
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www.sharp-solar.com/en

3.3.6 Monier53
Each PV Tile has been engineered to integrate perfectly with Redland’s most popular tiles for the
house building market – Cambrian Slate, DuoPlain, Mini Stonewold and MockBond Mini Stonewold,
Grovebury and Landmark Double Pantile, 50 Double Roman and Landmark Double Roman – making
Redland the first company in the UK to offer a fully-integrated PV solution for slate, plain tile and
profile appearance roofs.
Location: England
Concept: Tiles
Technology: mono-Si
Size of building blocks: 1827mm-1985mm x 301mm-472mm
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www.monier.com/sustainability/economic-responsibility

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3.3.7 PowerSlates LLC54
The module is extremely easy to install in the place of normal tiles, guaranteeing a cascade
installation with waterproofing of the roof even without the use of sheathing, provided that channels
are installed to collect and evacuate rainwater to the eaves. The rails with brackets are inserted
between also make it extremely easy to install the tiles by simply applying them on the existing
infrastructure. The use of a thin 3 mm ceramic back sheet and an encapsulate 5 times harder and 100
times more resistant than those normally used (EVA, PVB) guarantees unparalleled durability and
reliability. (LAMINAM tech)
Location: USA
Concept: slates
Technology: mono-Si
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www.powerslates.com

3.3.8 Systaic Solar55
This is an internationally innovation compatible with all types of cell technology. These square units
with their light, long lasting polyurethane frames, are interlocked depending on the roof surface,
without the need for cables, and make up the SYSTAIC energy field on the roof. This active energy
component with integrated, transformer-free inverters can achieve a significantly improved energy
yield compared to conventional products.
Location: Germany
Concept: solar slates
Technology: multiple cell technologies
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3.3.8 Rheinzink56
The QUICK STEP-Solar PV system has succeeded in integrating ecological solar energy production and
modern roofing architecture. Solar modules are adhered directly onto individual QUICK STEP panels
using a transparent high tech adhesive. The production of these solar panels is thus realized using
progressive technology. The result is a durable flexible connection of RHEINZINK® and glass, which
meets the specific requirements pertaining to light penetration, weather and aging resistance
perfectly. When subjected to moist or dry conditions, cold or extreme heat – the adhesive strip
maintains its performance. Durable ageing-resistance was established in extensive lab tests as well as
in the field.
Location: Germany
Concept: Tiles, flat roofs and façades
Technology: c-Si
Dimensions: 2000 mm x 365 mm
Weight: 19.10 kg
Module area: 0.73 m2
Module output: 68 Wp ± 10 %
Operating voltage: VMPP = ca. 14.20 V
Operating current: IMPP = ca. 4.80 A
Open circuit voltage: VOC = 17.10 V
Short circuit current: ISC = 5.12 A
Connection: MC- box, 600 mm
wire included
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www.rheinzink.com/en/no_cache/products/roof-systems/solar-systems/

3.3.10 Saint Gobain Solar57
SunLap is the proposition of SG Solar in the BIPV sector. It has been characterized for its aesthetic
design with unframed module and good performance up to 145W/m2. Installation is easy like
conventional roof tiles. With special provided hooks the SunLap can be installed easy directly on the
roof battens offering water tightness and electric power generation. Water tightness is guaranteed
because of the 12cm overlap of the solar tiles providing also ventilation for ultimate performance.
The SunLap is available in mono and multi-Si modules and two sizes.
Location: France
Concept: Tiles,
Technology: mc-Si, mono-Si
Size of building blocks: 962mm x 1296mm, 980mm x 1120mm
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www.saint-gobain-solar.com/eng

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3.3.10 Helvetic Energy58
Aldo+Voltaic is a solar module for roof integration. Can be combined with the Aldo+ solar thermal
module and provide solar heat and solar electricity. Waterproof ness is guaranteed because of the
edge sealing and the special adhesive technology used.
Concept: Tiles
Technology: mono-Si
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www.helvetic-energy.ch

3.3.11 New Roof Hybrid59
NewRoof Hybrid is installed instead of traditional tiles with the same installation technique and
without modifying and altering the structure of the roof, while keeping the visual impact at a
minimum and the respect for architectural design at a maximum. The connecting material for the
tiles is an aluminum cover painted and laminated in ductile and eco-compatible alu. Alternatively the
connecting material for the tiles in resin painted with the same geometric pattern of the tiles,
different or specific for the various types of tiles. Different colors are available for all the tiles in
concrete and clay.
Location: Italy
Concept: tile
Technology: c-Si
Photovoltaic laminate with 4mm glass, black or brown backsheet
Thermal insulation with 10mm thick NANOtech material
70 wp photovoltaic cell + 10% performance, thanks to thermoregulation
Thermal: 0,2 Kwr – 0,4 Kwt
Quick clutch brass collectors with special VITON gaskets
5" monocrystalline cells
0,5 mt MCT4 connectors
Aluminium absorber with selective coating
Laser welded to a 10 mm copper pipe
Solar captation surface: 0,50 m2
Occupied surface: from 0,60 m2 to 0,74 m2
Dimensions: 0,5 X 2,00 x 0,28 mt (overlap: 100-170 mm)
stagnation temperature: 200°C.
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3.3.12 Eternit Solar60
The Integral Plan photovoltaics modules have been specifically tuned for the Eternit Integral Plan
roof system. The exact adjustment to the grid pattern of the roof panels provides an aesthetic
solution and reducing the number of interfaces and transitions. The modules are integrated into the
roof into a landscape and they have uniform appearance. The modules are frameless, black color and
they prevent the accumulation of dirt on the edges. Special tempered glass of 6mm is used.
Concept: solar tile
Technology: c-Si
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www.eternit.ch/produkte-loesungen/solar

3.3.13 Swiss Solar Systems AG61
MegaSlate® Plus Energy solar roof system can cover either the entire roof area or be partially
integrated, replacing traditional roof slates. It is TÜV-certified and tested for durability against wind
snow and hail, providing optimum protection against the weather. The frameless MegaSlate®
elements are laid like conventional roof tiles. They are supplied with a sub-structure consisting of
drainage profiles (GRP profiles) and three hooks for each element. The elements are arranged
vertically and overlapping, whereby the GRP profiles act both as support rails for the MegaSlate®
elements and as water drainage channels. 5mm tempered glass.
Concept: solar tile
Technology: c-Si
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3.3.15 Solstis62
The Solstis photovoltaic tile −is suitable for a wide variety of pitched roofs, whether for an applica^on
in a single-family house or an industrial building. Mounting the panels is quick and easy. Based on the
principle of laying tiles, the profiled sections interlock horizontally. They are held together by metal
brackets attached to the roof battens. Using this mounting configuration, each panel can be
individually removed and replaced. The shape of the profiled sections also helps snow to slide off and
rainwater to flow off quickly.
Concept: solar tile
Technology: c-Si
Size of building blocks: 1337-1583mm x 792-991mm
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www.solstis.ch

3.3.16 System Photonics63
Replaces or becomes a part of traditional roof coverings, while maintaining and improving their
insulation and protective properties. Photovoltaic tiles, size 1000 x750 mm, power 95Wp. Suitable
for cascade tiling, these units ensure complete vertical waterproofing. They can be installed easily on
a wooden frame or on concrete beams with or without protective sheathing, and in ordinary
conditions they do not require additional bolts or fastening devices. Available with back-sheets in a
variety of colors, they can be combined with plain tiles of the same color, size and material.
Location: Italy
Concept: solar tile
Technology: c-Si
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www.system-photonics.com

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3.3.17 Tenesol64
Tenesol offers a wide range of structures to meet the requirements of any of your projects for
electrical grid connection. Tenesol’s structures range is adapted to your buildings: industrial sites,
farm buildings, individual housing, architectural work, etc., our structures will meet the architectural
objectives of your projects. Tenesol’s structures are reliable, durable and tough; they are guaranteed
for 10 years, and hardly tested.
Location: France
Concept: solar tile
Technology: c-Si
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www.tenesol.com

3.3.18 Stafier BV65
Stafier Solar Systems has been involved in the development, applications and production of building-
integrated Photovoltaic panels since 2001. Mounting of the modules is made directly onto the roof
battens without modifying the roof. The products from Stafier hold a TUV BIPV certificate and they
have been tested for mechanical durability and stability.
Location: Netherlands
Concept: solar tile
Technology: c-Si
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www.stafiersolar.com

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3.3.19 Suntechnics AG66
The SUNJOULE Panel is composed of a special glass surface. The cells are grouped under this glass
tile. Behind comes the cell-wiring and as last follows a tedlar-film as concluding protection. These
four shifts are being fused in a so-called laminator under both high pressure and high temperatures.
The module has 18 cells and provides 45 Wp. Not the whole glass surface is equipped with cells but
only the part that remains visible after a scaled and overlapping arrangement of the modules on the
roof.
Concept: solar tile
Technology: c-Si (125mm x 125mm cells)
Size of building blocks: 1218mm x 420 mm
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www.suntechnics.com/com/solutions_3st.htm

3.3.20 Soltecture67
With its Pallium roof-integrated system, Soltecture offers the perfect combination of aesthetics and
efficiency. The roof-integrated solar solution enhances the building as its homogenous black glass
surface and black frames meet the most demanding architectural demands. The integrated roof
system is based on Soltecture’s thin-film modules provide maximum efficiency thanks to the CIGSe
absorbers. Unobstructed drainage and smooth cover glass ensures excellent self-cleaning and
minimizes system losses.
Location: Germany
Concept: solar tile
Technology:
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www.soltecture.com

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3.3.21 Creaton68
The system fits perfectly with the design of the roofing. The aluminium frame is fitted to the covering
grid of the respective burnt-clay roofing tiles and thus allows for a visually appealing overall
impression. The ventilation layer integrated in the CREATON system draws the heat accumulation off
via the sub-roof structure. The individual modules are mounted on the roof battening by means of
suspension lugs and fastened at the top using screws manufactured of stainless steel. Simple plug-
type connections allow for a quick and safe cabling.
Location: Germany
Concept: solar tile
Technology: mono-Si
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www.creaton.de

3.3.22 Solarday 69
The MegaSlate® solar elements are of a standardized size. If required, customized elements can be
produced to suit shape and size of any roof. MegaSlate® solar roof system can cover either the entire
roof area or can be partially integrated, replacing traditional roof tiles. The product has been tested for
durability against wind, snow and hail, providing optimum protection against the weather.
Location: Italy
Concept: solar slate
Technology: c-Si
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www.solarday.it

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3.3.23 Solaire70
The photovoltaic tiles are attached to the underlying load-bearing structure using specially designed
watertight fixings. The tiles’ mutual overlapping and elastic suspension prevents the roof being
affected by the longitudinal, lateral, transversal and vibratory movements of the framework. On the
edge of the roof, dummies (edging tiles) are used to ensure a clean finish to the roof.
Location: France
Concept: solar tile
Technology: c-Si
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www.solaire.fr

3.3.24 BIPV Inc71
Sun Energy Tiles are designed to install in much the same way as concrete tile roofing, saving time
and money. Sun Energy Tiles use high-efficiency poly-crystalline solar cells to deliver more watts per
square foot than regular roof mounted solar panels and BIPV products based on thin-film solar
technology.
Location: USA
Concept: solar tile
Technology: c-Si
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3.3.25 Solarion72
Solarion strives for technological leadership in the industrial production of CIGS thin-film solar cells
on flexible substrates. Now Solarion introduces the Metal Roof Shingle. This shingle is directly
laminated onto colored aluminum and it is unbreakable and light weight. The product will be
commercially available on the second half of 2013.
Location: Germany
Concept: solar shingle
Technology: CIGS
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www.solarion.net

Pitched roofs: Large solar tiles-shingles-slates overview table
Company Country Product name Weight
(kg/m2
)
Cell
efficiency
(%)
Power
density
(Wp/m2
)
Height
[mm]
Width
[mm]
BIPV inc USA Sun Energy Tile 12 104 430 1200
Creaton DE Solecia 15 123 335 1778
Eternit Solar CH Integral Plan 14 116 1200 2500
Helvetic Energy CH Voltaic 120 1098 2250
Monier UK DuoPlain 21,8 17 120 301 1973
Monier UK Double Roman 18,6 17 146 473 1827
Monier UK Grovebury 18,6 17 146 472 1827
Monier UK Mini Stonewold 16,8 17 137 469 1940
Monier UK Cambrian 16,4 17 90 362 1985
New RooF Hybrid IT PV laminate 70 500 2000
PowerSlates USA Powerslates roof collection 135 755 1010
Rheinzink DE quick step 30 97 365 2000
Romag UK Powerglaz 123 375 1036
Saint Gobain Solar FR Sunlap SLP150 120 962 1296
Saint Gobain Solar FR Sunlap SLM142 118 990 1220
Sharp Japan ND62RU1F 13,9 115 396 1499
Solar Century UK C21e Slate 13,9 17,7 131 445 1210
Solar Century UK C21e Tile 19,7 17,7 124 420 1220
Solarday IT 139 875 1300
Solaire FR Suntile 19,5 125 870 870
Solarion DE Metal Roof Shingle 4 83 630 1300
Solstis CH Oryon 13 144 991 1337
Solstis CH Oryon noir 12,8 180 792 1583
Soltecture DE Pallium 16,3 112 681 1302
Stafier NL solar tile 17,8 150 335 1780
Sunpower USA SunTile 25,2 22 110 425 1475
Suntechnics CH SunJoule 90 420 1218
Swiss Solar Systems CH MegaSlate 15 140 875 1300
Synroof NL Kingston W23 solarpan 23,3 19 100 480 932
Systaic Solar DE 127 1045 1045
System Photonics IT PV tile 16 118 750 1000
Tenesol FR 14 137 700 1510
Average 17 122 626 1488

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3.4. Skylights and semi-transparent roof systems
3.4.1 Canadian Solar73
BIPV modules use double sided low iron tempered glass with solar cells laminated in between. BIPV
modules are ideal for roofs, skylights and/or façades. Based on a glass-glass concept the laminate can
host multi or mono-Si solar cells. 5 or 6 inches cells can be used with various densities according to
the transparence needed.
Location: Canada, China
Concept: glass-glass
Technology: mc-Si, mono-Si (5 or 6 inches cells)
Size of building blocks: 100mm x 100mm – 2000mm x 3000mm
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www.canadian-solar.com/

3.4.2 ET SOLAR74
BIPV modules which can be installed on a wide variety of building structures including roofs,
skylights, façades, shade, etc. BIPV modules can be integrated to new buildings and retrofitted onto
existing buildings. While the equipment and installation cost of BIPV products are now largely
comparable to the cost of the traditional building materials, their ability to power the building makes
compelling economic sense. A module with transparent backsheet material and a glass-glass module
complete the portfolio of ET Solar.
Location: China
Concept: transparent back sheet laminate, glass-glass
Technology: mc-Si, mono-Si (5 or 6 inches cells)
Transmission rate 20%
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3.4.3 Shenzhen Golden Glass BIPV Technologies Limited75
PVB encapsulated double glazed BIPV modules for various building integrations. Custom is the key
word for Shenzhen. Color, shape, size, thickness are all customizable in order to fulfill all the building
requirements such as: roofs, façades, shading.
Location: China
Concept: glass-glass,
Technology: mc-Si, mono-Si (5 or 6 inches cells), many colors, opaque amorphous Si
Size of building blocks: 300mm x 300mm – 2300mm x 3600mm
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solar.golden-glass.com

3.4.4 Scheuten Solar76
Multisol® Vitro is the first crystalline glass-glass product for a broad range of applications. The
module offers outstanding wind and snow loads and an excellent fire tolerance. Improved functional
and aesthetical PV solutions: roof-applied, roof-integrated and façade-integrated.
Location: Germany - Netherlands
Technology: multi-Si
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3.4.5 Tenesol77
Optimization of light transmittance by modifying the number of cells in the module and choice of
dimensions of the modules for variety of BIPV applications with the TE Lumix Design. Large choice of
glass type and thickness, Heat-Soaked Tempered glasses for safety (HST), Modules designed to
comply with shock resistance requirements (1200 Joules test). Optimization of energy balance of
buildings allowing to meet the RT2012 objectives.
Location: France
Technology: multi-Si
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www.tenesol.com

3.4.6 Siliken78
Cell composition from 40 to 60 cells. Multicrystalline and monocrystalline modules, with powers
ranging from 150 Wp to 260 Wp.
Location: Spain
Technology: c-Si
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3.4.7 Kinmacsolar79
Glass/glass modules with high production standards for skylight applications. Cell spacing can be
customized according to clients.
Location: Taiwan
Technology: c-Si
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www.kinmacsolar.com/product-bipv.php

3.4.8 Mage Sunovation80
Mage Sunovation introduces 2 new modules for architectural integration. These modules are offered
as glass|glass (eFORM Crystal) or as glass|plastic modules (eFORM Hybrid). Both types imply the
embedding of the cells into a permanently elastic multicomponent layer. Contrary to the laminated
glass modules commonly seen in the market, which are rigidly laminated, the layers of the eFORM
modules are flexibly connected to each other in a cold filling process (Si gel). This does not only save
energy for warming up the glass, but also enables much more varieties with regard to cell coverage
and module geometry. The technology has been piloted in a soccer stadium in Bremen.
Location: Germany
Concept: skylight
Technology: c-Si
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Chapter 4: Products for flat and curved roofs
4.1 UniSolar81
UNI-SOLAR®
is the world’s largest producer of flexible solar panels. And, thanks to the combined
technological know-how of UNI-SOLAR and parent company. The solar cells are made of 11 triple
junction amorphous silicon solar cells connected in series and have 11–13% in conversion efficiency.
The laminate encapsulation material is durable ETFE high light-transmissive polymer.
Location: USA
Concept: Shingle
Technology: triple junction amorphous Silicon
81
On February 14, 2012 Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. and its subsidiaries, United Solar Ovonic LLC and Solar
Integrated Technologies, Inc. filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of
Michigan

4.2 Rheinzink82
The QUICK STEP-Solar PV system has succeeded in integrating ecological solar energy production and
modern roofing architecture. Solar modules are adhered directly onto individual QUICK STEP panels
using a transparent high tech adhesive. The production of these solar panels is thus realized using
progressive technology. The result is a durable flexible connection of RHEINZINK® and glass, which
meets the specific requirements pertaining to light penetration, weather and aging resistance
perfectly. When subjected to moist or dry conditions, cold or extreme heat – the adhesive strip
maintains its performance. Durable ageing-resistance was established in extensive lab tests as well as
in the field.
Location: Germany
Concept: flexible laminate
„Click Roll Cap System“
Cell type Triple Junction solar cells
made of thin-film silicon
PV-module 394 mm x 2848 mm
Nominal output 68 Wp ± 5 %
Operating voltage VMPP 16.5 V
Nominal current IMPP 4.13 A
No-load voltage VOC 23.10 V
Short circuit current ISC 5.10 A
Certificate IEC 61646 (CEC 701)
Protection class 2 (TÜV Rheinland)
Connection MC-box, including
800 mm cable
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4.3 Alwitra83
A system of technically and technologically integrated product groups, which have proven
themselves in practice, for multifunctional roofing solutions including all flashings, capping and roof
penetration details, which ensures permanent and reliable resistance to all impacts and loads on the
roof sealing and serves for direct conversion of solar energy into electric power. The system ensures
reliable and quick laying, application and installation by the roofer and the electrician. It provides
maximum freedom of design for new build and refurbishment works and is extraordinary durable
and economical.
Location: Germany
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4.4 SoloPower84
Copper Indium Gallium di Selenide (CIGS) semiconductor material is deposited on a flexible stainless
steel substrate and encapsulated in a state-of-the-art moisture barrier laminate. The SF1 module is
easily configured for multiple adhesive applications, enabling rapid installation and low-cost system
integration with a wide variety of metal substrates.
Location: Germany
Technology: CIGS
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solopower.com

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4.5 Global Solar85
Global Solar’s high efficiency CIGS solar modules are designed for rooftops. The flexible module fits
all roof shapes, is lightweight, and requires no roof perforations or mounting hardware.
Location: USA
Technology: CIGS
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www.globalsolar.com

4.6 Ascent Solar86
Ascent Solar WaveSol™ Light provides a new way to integrate lightweight, flexible solar modules into
building materials to achieve cost-effective, high-performance solar power. WaveSol™ Light modules
deliver the highest power density available on thin-film plastic substrates. WaveSol™ Light
modules laminate onto roofing, shading and building surfaces to decrease energy costs and provide a
clean, renewable source of energy.
Location: USA
Technology: CIGS
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4.7 Xunlight87
Xunlight’s offers a line of lightweight and mechanically flexible photovoltaic modules. The products
are specifically designed for rooftop installations. Xunlight currently offers four widths of products,
the XR (for TPO and EPDM membrane roofs), XRS (for 24″ standing seam roofs), XRU (for 16″
standing seam roofs) and XRN series (for 12″ standing seam roofs). These products all use the
bandgap-tuned triple-junction thin-film silicon solar cells, manufactured by Xunlight at its Toledo,
Ohio, USA factory.
Location: USA
Technology: triple junction thin film silicon
Size of building blocks: various sizes
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www.xunlight.com

4.8 Kalzip88
Kalzip AluPlusSolar sheets provide a lightweight and fully roof-integrated renewable power
generation source. The system utilises a robust yet flexible triple-junction amorphous thin-film
photovoltaic (PV) laminate that is factory-bonded directly onto the Kalzip aluminium standing seam
sheet’s outer surface thereby blending unobtrusively into the roof profile and becoming a creative
feature. Sheets can be straight, concave curved or convex curved which allows for a wide variety of
roof designs to be achieved
Location: Germany
Technology: triple junction thin film silicon (unisolar)
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www.kalzip.com/kalzip/us/products

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4.9 HyET Solar89
HyEt Solar has developed a unique process for the production of flexible silicon thin film solar cells
based on a roll to roll process. Flexible, light-weight and unbreakable is ideal for integration at the
building envelope as a roofing or façade element.
Location: The Netherlands
Technology: tandem thin film silicon
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www.hyetsolar.eu

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Chapter 5: Products for Façades
5.1 Façade cladding systems
5.1.1 Solar Century90
Cladding a building in solar creates a high-tech aesthetic, and can be cheaper than other prestige
cladding materials such as marble or bronze. Solarcentury have developed effective solutions for
cable management and panel mounting which work with typical façade systems. Quick installation –
off-site assembly and pre-fabrication of cladding elements can deliver rapid installation times.
Location: England
Concept: façade cladding
Technology: c-Si
90
www.solarcentury.co.uk

5.1.2 Soltecture91
The design of the production hall reinterprets the conventional »industrial façade« for use with solar
modules. Solar elements integrated in the horizontally laid corrugated sheet cladding on the exterior
offer a double function, providing not just energy but also an attractive visual feature. The number of
solar elements can be changed as required in accordance with the orientation.
Location: Germany
Technology: CIS
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www.soltecture.com

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5.1.3 Ruuki92
Liberta Solar panel is standard size and part of the Ruukki Design Palette architectural claddings
family, allowing for greater flexibility in design options when completing façade colours for the entire
building. To achieve a unified glass façade, Liberta Glass panels provide a visually consistent, free-
sized complementary solution for corners and openings.
Location: Finland
Technology: CIGS
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www.ruukki.com/News-and-events/News-archive/2011

5.1.4 Schüco93
Schüco offers a variety of systems (FW 50+S) , which allow even the most innovative façade concepts
to be realized supremely well architecturally: from window façades with a perfect appearance to
impressive structural glazing and high-tech synergy façades.
Location: Germany
Technology: a-Si
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www.schueco.com/web/us/commercial/fenster_tueren_und_fassaden/products/facades

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5.1.5 Ertex Solar94
Ertex solar offers cladding facades and many other BIPV solutions designed for architects that want
to include energy generation at the building envelope.
Location: Austria
Technology: c-Si
Size of building blocks: 2000mm x 1000mm (max size)
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www.ertex-solar.at

5.1.6 Bisem95
The BISEM-Wall is a flexible aluminum chassis that will also seamlessly incorporate electrochromic
glass and super high R-Value glass. The system can be easily installed by any qualified glazier. It has
been developed with German performance standards and with USA building standards. The system
utilizes micro-inverter technology.
Location: USA
Technology: c-Si, amorphous-Si
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www.bisem-usa.com

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5.1.7 MGT-esys96
MGT has developed a cladding façade with an invisible mounting system. In cooperation with the
customized glass solar modules an aesthetic result can be achieved. With this type of fastening, a
mechanical anchoring of the glass elements is ensured with no external supports. By combining
various color films, almost infinite number of colors can be realized in combination with photovoltaic.
Size and shape of the modules are individually adapted to the local conditions.
Location: Austria
Concept: cladding facade
Technology: c-Si
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http://www.mgt-esys.at/

5.2 Semi-transparent Façade systems
5.2.1 Schott Solar97
The semi-transparent ASI®
THRU, ASI OPAK modules are known for their light intensity and are
available as laminated safety glass or insulating glass elements. This opens up a multitude of
functionalities and offers all of the structural-physical advantages of conventional glass façades. ASI®
BIPV elements can be installed using a variety of different mullion-transom constructions to form
wall claddings.
Location: Germany
Concept: semi-transparent façade
Technology: a-Si
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www.schott.com/solar/english

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5.2.2 SolarNova98
Glass-glass solar modules can be made with insulation glazing for integration in glass façades or roof
areas over heated rooms. Here, the insulation glass solar module even takes on structural, acoustic,
thermal and weather proof functions. Solutions with the triple insulation glass structure comply with
the German passive house standards.
Location: Germany
Technology: c-Si
98
www.solarnova.de

5.2.3 Yohkon Energia99
High-performance photovoltaic modules YE6140M GG, based on monocrystalline cells and
specifically designed for building integration photovoltaics (BIPV) such as façades, porches,
greenhouses, rooftops, etc.
Location: Spain
Technology: c-Si
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www.yokhon.com

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5.2.4 SunTech100
The standard glass laminate, measuring 980mm x 950mm comes in 1%, 5% or 10% transparency and
10.5mm or 13.5mm thickness. A variety of custom sizing options are also available and the unit can
be fabricated into insulating glass units when a lower U-value is desired.
Location: China
Technology: c-Si
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www.suntech.com

5.2.5 Naps Systems101
The GG laminates may include an insulationg window unit with almost any type of glass package in
the inner side, like a safety laminate or bullet proof glass. The laminates offer the possibility of
tailoring the light transmission to a desired level by adjusting the gaps between the solar cells.
Location: Finland
Technology: c-Si
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www.napssystems.com

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5.2.6 Smile Solar102
See through amorphous Silicon modules specially designed for transparent façades. Transparency
can be customized according to customer´s needs.
Location: Taiwan
Technology: amorphous-Si
102
www.smilesolar.com.tw/english

5.3 Louver Systems
5.3.1 Miso Design103
BIPV Louver systems are the excellent shading system for buildings by offering shading and at the
same time renewable energy thus having a double role in the building envelope.
Location: England
Concept: Louver systems
Technology: c-Si
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www.miso-ss.com

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5.3.2 Colt International104
Colt Shadovoltaic is a fixed or controllable external glazed solar shading system that may be installed
either vertically or horizontally in front of the façade. Photovoltaic cells are integrated into the glass
so as to generate electricity.
Location: England
Technology: c-Si
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www.coltinfo.co.uk

5.3.3 NACO105
NACO is a manufacturer of jalousie and louver systems based on glass, aluminum, wood and PVC.
NACO supplied a system with integrated Photovoltaic cells for a building of ECN Petten.
Location: Italy
Technology: c-Si
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www.naco.it

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5.3.4 Solarnova106
Moving slat systems are used for sunshading and to support daylight illumination. The shading
systems with photovoltaic slats are designed to track the course of the sun and are a top quality,
multifunctional type of solar integration. The fully variable tracking system permits all-day glare-free
shading with optimum daylight yield and high solar power generation. Solarnova realized in
Mühlenscharrn a PV sunshade system with automatic position tracking. .
Location: Germany
Technology: c-Si
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www.solarnova.de

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COMPANY INDEX
Company page
Alantis Energy Systems 35
Aleo Solar 29
Alwitra 81
Ascent Solar 84
BIPV Inc 68
Bisem 94
Canadian Solar 71
CentroSolar 19
Colt International 103
Conergy 18
Creaton 65
Dow Powerhouse 34
Ertex Solar 93
ET Solar 72
Eternit Solar 57
Gehrlicher Solar 22
Global Solar 83
Heliosphera 30
Helvetic Energy 55
Hyet Solar 87
IRFTS 26
Kalzip 86
Kinmac Solar 77
LOF Solar 41
LUMETA 39
Mage Sunovations 78
Mecosun 21
Megasol 20
MGT-esys 95
Miso Design 102
Monier 50
NACO 104
Naps Systems 100
New Roof Hybrid 56
Panotron Enrgy
Systems
36
PowerSlates 51
Renusol 23
Rheinzink 53, 80
Romag 46
Roto Roof 24
Company page
Ruuki 91
Saint Gobain 54
Scheuten 17, 74
Schott 16, 96
Schüco 27, 92
SCX Solar 32
Sharp 49
Shenzhen Golden Glass 73
Siliken 76
Smartroof 37
Smile Solar 101
Solaire 67
Solar Fabrik 28
Solarcentury 47, 89
SolarDachStein 42
Solarday 66
Solarion 69
SolarNova 97, 105
SolarWatt 25
Solon 15
SoloPower 82
Solstis 59
Soltecture 64, 90
Solus Engineering 38
Stafier Solar 62
Star Unity 43
SunPower 48
SunTech 99
SunTechnics 63
Swiss Solar Systems 58
Synroof 45
Systaic Solar 52
Systems Photonics 60
Tegola Fotovoltaika 40
Tenesol 61, 75
UniSolar 79
Win Win precision 31
Xunlight 85
Yokhon Energia 98

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