Wood-like solar exteriors

Apr 20, 2020 01:16 PM ET
  • Taiwanese supplier Heliartec Solutions is supplying BIPV panels for developing exteriors that can be created to imitate various type of appearances in standard structure products. The panels can additionally function as tinted laminated safety glass as well as change typical cladding in the aerated exteriors of structures. They differ in size from 60 centimeters to 240 centimeters, with sizes varying from 30 centimeters to 120 centimeters. Depending upon their dimension, the panels can use power results of 90 W to 150 W per square meter.
Wood-like solar exteriors
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Taiwan-based Heliartec is using a BIPV service for exteriors that can replicate all-natural wood forms as well as structures, while likewise additionally imitating various sort of appearances from standard structure products such as rock, block, stucco, and also marble. The business stated the remedy can likewise be developed to match personalized patterns developed by developers and also designers.

The Aesthetic Energy Panels (AEP) can function as tinted laminated safety glass as well as change typical cladding in the aerated exteriors of structures, according to the producer. It is generating the unique panels together with a number of making companions in Taiwan as well as China.

" At the minute, we are using our OEM companions' abilities," the business's handling supervisor, Andre Feenstra, informed pv magazine. "The making companions should have a minimal yearly capability of 100.000 square meters, which guarantees quick development."

The business has several circulation networks in a number of EU nations, such as Norway and also Italy, and also is likewise existing in the Benelux area. "We are targeting various other European markets and also we are likewise preparing to increase dispersing networks in the U.S., Japan, as well as China," Feenstra included. Their cost is essentially equivalent to conventional structure products, such as safety and security steel, glass, and also timber, Feenstra declared, without supplying certain numbers.

The business attained a timber shade by utilizing ceramic inks, thawed as well as strengthened on the internal side of the front glass under high-temperature therapy over 700 ° C. "The tinting layer is sandwiched by 2 items of solidified glass as well as well-protected versus the weathering procedure," Feenstra clarified.

The side of the dual glazing is likewise secured as well as bordered by butyl rubber given by a concealed German provider to supply high resistance versus moisture. "This additional protects the capability of the monocrystalline cell range within," Feenstra stated.

The components were not enveloped with EVA movie to stay clear of the danger of delamination. "We utilized a polyvinyl butyral (PVB) movie which has actually been extensively embraced and also verified amongst the structure sector to enhance its sturdiness as well as integrity," Feenstra discussed.

The panels are readily available in 4 various timber shades, consisting of oak as well as walnut, along with 2 various other variations. They differ in size from 60 centimeters to 240 centimeters, with sizes varying from 30 centimeters to 120 centimeters. Depending upon the dimension, the panels can supply power results of 90 W to 150 W per square meter.

Heliartec Solutions stated recently that the AEP won the Red Dot: Best of the Best Product Design 2020 honor. The competition is open to international suppliers and also developers whose items are made under commercial manufacturing procedures.

Heliartec Solutions was founded in 2017 in Hsinchu, Taiwan. It safeguarded financial backing from Taiwan's National Development Fund in 2015.


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