In Germany, A New Dimension In BIPV Forms

• In the western Münster region of Germany, the new administration structure of the Gronau local utility has a facade that will create eco-friendly solar power in the future. BGT Bischoff Glastechnik GmbH incorporated the custom-designed solar modules made by ASCA-- an ARMOR Group business and also globe market leader in organic photovoltaics (OPV)-- right into the facade glass.

The project was developed and performed by the architects of H III S-- more difficult stumpfl schramm freie Architekten from Stuttgart. "The screen window encountering the street visualizes the themes of power and sustainability," is how the architects explain the design. For this purpose, the glass modules with integrated ASCA solar film measuring 3.66 by 2.25 meters were connected to the south facade of the new structure, alternating with conventional glass panes. "The size of the solar modules is world-class as well as say goodbye to challenging to create than normal laminated glass panes. This stands for a milestone for building integration of photovoltaics (BIPV)," explains Hermann Issa, ASCA's senior vice head of state in charge of Business Development & Project Management.

The glass façade at the administration building in Gronau covers a location of 222 square meters. Issa adds: "With this project, we are showing how simple it is to produce solar-active façade elements with ASCA OPV items. Organizers and designers no more need to bother with technical obstacles, even with personalized façade modules of this enormous size."

Transparent glass modules produce electrical power

The local energy moved right into the structure in late 2022. While the glass modules allow light into the structure from the outside, they likewise offer a sense of room and security despite their transparency-- however also provide employees with a full sight outside. The power is generated by organic photovoltaic cells (OPV), which ASCA relates to films making use of a special printing process. For the project in Gronau, ASCA produced green foils to match the surrounding clinker brick facade of the adjacent structures. "We were persuaded that we might capitalize on many design choices," say the architects, that were excited by just how much influence they had in designing the solar foils. "Building-integrated photovoltaics is a hot subject that will certainly remain to grow in importance in the future," the architects say.

Developments in BIPV are especially relevant to sunlight rich nations as it ends up being vital to create even more energy in your area. Cost and also technological factors to consider have kept development prices slow, however in China currently, and also with any luck in a lot more locations soon, it's offtake will accelerate significantly. Also a minimal BIPV facade works to minimize grid dependence, and also bypass regulations concerning grid connected energy, for instance.

ASCA, which enjoys design and development of tailor-maked solar services, is a subsidiary of ARMOR Holding. ARMOR is a manufacturer focused on the solution of inks and in thin film finish.