External photovoltaic solar panels

Ventilated Photovoltaic Facades: This system combines solar panels with a ventilated cavity, improving the thermal performance of a building. The gap between the solar panels and the building acts as an insulating layer, reducing heating and cooling demands.

Initially, solar panels were bulky and visually intrusive. Today, they blend seamlessly with building exteriors, offering a sleek and modern aesthetic. This is possible as Governments are offering incentives to encourage the adoption of solar panel facades.

PV elements used as canopies and sun shading panels as an external attachment to the facades are 2-in-1 solutions for creating shade and generating energy while allowing architecture to create a new visual aesthetic and keep the mechanical load of the PV system installation off of the main building.

A solar panel facade generates energy and therefore has a payback period where you write off other solutions and do not recoup them. The aesthetic addition of Solarix panels and sustainability of the facade increases the real estate value and rentability of a building.

Either 125mm (5”) or 156mm+ (6+”), mono- or poly-crystalline solar cells are available. Either glass-tedlar laminates or glass-glass laminates can be used. Glass panes used are typically fully toughened or heat strengthened dependent upon usage and the applicable national building code.

Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV): BIPV systems integrate solar panels into the building envelope. They can replace conventional building materials in parts of the building envelope, such as the roof, skylights, or facades. BIPV systems not only generate electricity but also contribute to the aesthetic appeal and design of the building.