What is a solarvolt BIPV glass system?

EXPLORE The Solarvolt BIPV glass system replaces traditional façade cladding materials and enhances commercial building exteriors by providing sunshading, overhead glazing, CO2-free power generation and more.

Can solarvolt TM BIPV glass be used in a building?

Every building has unique requirements. Solarvolt ™ BIPV glass systems can fulfill any building façade need. Tailor-made glass-glass solar modules are particularly suitable for façades and other exterior applications. Solarvolt BIPV glass systems by Vitro Architectural Glass can be integrated into most standard glass building systems.

What is a BIPV solar system?

BIPV solutions are suitable for both the vision and opaque parts of the building facade. In the vision parts, the solar modules provide transparency. They incorporate visible photovoltaic cells whose size and layout can be adjusted in accordance with the architectural project.

What is a BIPV solar Lite?

Insulation-glazed solar lites also protect the surface from the weather in addition to providing thermal insulation and soundproofing functions with real power. Systems with triple glazing fulfill the passive house standard. Back-painted glass can be integrated into BIPV solar systems to showcase a variety of colors.

What is BIPV glass & why is it important?

BIPV (building-integrated photovoltaics) glass plays a dual role as a material in the building envelope that also generates electricity. In other words, it delivers a significant economic and environmental advantage in the drive towards a carbon-free Europe.

Can back painted glass be used in a BIPV solar system?

Back-painted glass can be integrated into BIPV solar systems to showcase a variety of colors. This is ideal for spandrel glass applications and other areas where laminated safety glass is not required. Other forms and lite transparency properties can also be produced to customer specifications.