Solar Powered Curtain Wall
I’ve seen alot of great information on this topic lately so I thought I’d post much of it here. Also as a way of getting the data in one place. Our goal at JEI Structural Engineering is to lead the way in providing the most accurate and up to date information regarding structural engineering in the glass and glazing industry.
Follow this link to our webpage where I’ve compiled alot of white pagers, blogs and industry info.
Below, are the results of a Linkedin thread from July, 2012 where folks were chiming in with more valuable information. Hope it helps. Keep checking back to our site for real time updates.
What is the possibility of use of Solar Panel in Curtain Wall Glazing ?
Gaurav Gaurav Question Asked by:
Tom Johnson • Check out Schuco. They may have a system.
Ali Emre CAGLIER • www.LAMGLAS.com
Bindiya Verma • Do check out the exhibitor list of Solarpeq 2012 – you may find some companies there
Greg Magyera • Wausau Windiow and Wall Systems has done numerous projects with photovoltaics
Tone.S Lau •
Hi Gaurav, do you mean BIPV module? The future of solar power is extremely promising. We have reached a point where photovoltaic is not merely producing electricity from solar roof panels. Technology advancements have allowed us to optimise the sun’s energy using the integration of solar panels in the exterior of building structures. While they could be used as part of the architectural designs. The BIPV produces energy, resulting in self-sustaining buildings that function as giant power generators. They save electricity costs and diminish global warming emissions by leaps and bounds.
Eugene Negrin •
Google “The Helena” apartment tower in NYC. This building incorporated photovoltaic solar panels in the canopy of the building and I believe earned a LEED gold rating for the building
Radhika Inc •
OPV Installation in BIPV Curtain Wall transparent photovoltaic film is ideal for glass curtain walls because of its superior low light sensitivity. Thermal performance, light weight and performance over a wide range of sunlight angle of incidence ie East and also south facing wall.
David Papworth •
Building Integrated PV uses solar photovoltaic panels to replace conventional building materials in curtain wall glazing and sun shading of buildings. So the practice of integrating Solar PV modules to enable buildings to generate electricity is increasing in popularity as the technology improves and costs reduce. Romag’s PowerGlaz® BIPV is a laminated composite panel which encapsulates photovoltaic cells into laminated glass and produces solar electricity at the point of use. The panels are then integrated into the façade, roof or other exterior elements of the building. So integrating Solar PV into the fabric of Glass buildings offers architects and designers the freedom to use their imaginative flair to provide aesthetically pleasing designs which emphasise the clients green credentials whilst providing a realistic return on investment.
Phil Murray •
Romag can manufacture a range of BIPV glass panels to meet a broad range of architectural designs.
Involvement at the inception of any project will always provide the best results as our expertise in such systems stretches back over 10 years and we also can provide expert advice on matching performance with aesthetics.
See our website – www.romag.co.uk for more information
Curtain Wall Glazing