Building integrated photovoltaics
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about building integrated photovoltaics
Arena
FunctionArena offers a new way to integrate solar generation into buildings without sacrificing space or functionality.It is a photovoltaic pavement in a raised technical floor format, designed to transform terraces, rooftops, and other outdoor areas into walkable and aesthetically integrated solar plants.
Arena converts solar radiation into clean electricity while maintaining the original use of the surface, allowing underutilized areas to be repurposed for renewable energy production.As a high-quality construction element, it combines mechanical strength, safety, thermal comfort, and design, blending seamlessly into architectural, residential, or commercial projects.
Manufacturing and QualityArena has been developed as a modular,... More
Product • By Solitek • Integrated SOLID Solrif Solar Modules
Integrated SOLID Solrif Solar Modules
SoliTek’s SOLID Solrif series transforms a traditional roof into a fully functional glass roof that generates clean energy. These in-roof solar modules replace conventional roofing materials, creating an elegant, watertight, and energy-producing surface that pays for itself over time.
Designed for architectural integration, the Solrif modules provide both aesthetics and performance — ideal for residential, commercial, or heritage buildings where visual harmony matters. Available in transparent and full black versions, they offer flexibility between design and energy yield:
Full Black modules – up to 435 W power outputTransparent modules – up to 290 W, with higher light transmission for brighter interiorsAll SoliTek... More
Product • By Solitek • Integrated SOLID Solrif Terracotta Solar Modules
Integrated SOLID Solrif Terracotta Solar Modules
SoliTek’s SOLID Solrif Terracotta modules are designed for buildings located in areas with strict architectural or heritage requirements, where aesthetics and harmony with the roof are essential.Thanks to their special Terracotta-colored glass coating, the modules integrate seamlessly into traditional roofs, preserving the visual identity of historical and protected environments.
The series comes in two Terracotta tones – Orange and Bronze, with power output depending on the color and cell type:
Terracotta Bronze modules: up to 355 WTerracotta Orange modules: up to 285 WModules equipped with 3.2 mm front and rear glass are DiBT-certified (abZ/aBG) for in-roof integration and are tested for extreme durability, with hail resista... More
Project • By SunStyle • Housing
House Moss - Norway
This family in Moss wanted to carry out energy-saving measures in their house. They reinsulated the roof and walls. As a crowning achievement, they installed SunStyle solar roof tiles on both the house and garage. The garage roofs have an east/west orientation, which provides good electricity production in the morning and afternoon. Houses face north/south where the south-facing surface has active panels that provide plenty of electricity during the day. The facility provides good production throughout the day. In addition, the roof of the garage and house has a high roof angle. This results in good production on sunny days in autumn and winter. On the north side of the house, they installed dummy panels that do not produce electricity, but... More
Product • By SunStyle • SunStyle Solar Tile bottom 67WP (Europe)
SunStyle Solar Tile bottom 67WP (Europe)
SunStyle Solar Roof is also available in the Americas.
FunctionAs we continue to expect more when it comes to the energy performance of our buildings, we must work to move away from fossil fuels and nuclear energy and towards renewable energy sources. A fully integrated solar roof that converts clean and unlimited solar energy into electricity helps us do both.The SunStyle solar roof harmoniously connects these two objectives: first, as a high quality construction element, it offers sustainable weather protection; and, second, it enables efficient electricity production over the entire roof surface.
Manufacturing and QualityThe SunStyle solar tile was developed as an energy-efficient, long-lasting construction element. The... More
Product • By SunStyle • SunStyle Solar Tile top 67WP (Europe)
SunStyle Solar Tile top 67WP (Europe)
SunStyle Solar Roof is also available in the Americas.
FunctionAs we continue to expect more when it comes to the energy performance of our buildings, we must work to move away from fossil fuels and nuclear energy and towards renewable energy sources. A fully integrated solar roof that converts clean and unlimited solar energy into electricity helps us do both.The SunStyle solar roof harmoniously connects these two objectives: first, as a high quality construction element, it offers sustainable weather protection; and, second, it enables efficient electricity production over the entire roof surface.
Manufacturing and QualityThe SunStyle solar tile was developed as an energy-efficient, long-lasting construction element. The... More
Product • By SunStyle • SunStyle Solar Tile left 48WP (Europe)
SunStyle Solar Tile left 48WP (Europe)
SunStyle Solar Roof is also available in the Americas.
FunctionAs we continue to expect more when it comes to the energy performance of our buildings, we must work to move away from fossil fuels and nuclear energy and towards renewable energy sources. A fully integrated solar roof that converts clean and unlimited solar energy into electricity helps us do both.The SunStyle solar roof harmoniously connects these two objectives: first, as a high quality construction element, it offers sustainable weather protection; and, second, it enables efficient electricity production over the entire roof surface.
Manufacturing and QualityThe SunStyle solar tile was developed as an energy-efficient, long-lasting construction element. The... More
Product • By SunStyle • SunStyle Solar Tile right 48WP (Europe)
SunStyle Solar Tile right 48WP (Europe)
SunStyle Solar Roof is also available in the Americas.
FunctionAs we continue to expect more when it comes to the energy performance of our buildings, we must work to move away from fossil fuels and nuclear energy and towards renewable energy sources. A fully integrated solar roof that converts clean and unlimited solar energy into electricity helps us do both.The SunStyle solar roof harmoniously connects these two objectives: first, as a high quality construction element, it offers sustainable weather protection; and, second, it enables efficient electricity production over the entire roof surface.
Manufacturing and QualityThe SunStyle solar tile was developed as an energy-efficient, long-lasting construction element. The... More
Product • By ertex solar • DesignPV laminated safety glass
DesignPV laminated safety glass
Unlimited possibilities. Entirely according to your own tastes.With DesignPV, PV ertex solar offers you cutting edge photovoltaic modules:Unparalleled visual homogeneity thanks to special screen print surfaceYour choice of colour and degree of transparencyDepending on the pressure matrix solar cell structure chosen, it could be barely perceptibleLoss of output is minimal compared to possible architectural and optical gainMathematical model calculations for PV performance in advanceModule shapes freely selectable in laminated safety glass (insulated)Photovoltaic modules up to 3 000 x 6 000 mm (yes!) maximum size More
Product • By ertex solar • Semitransparent Photovoltaics
Semitransparent PV Modules
The semi-transparent solar modules, in comparison to densely laid modules, are translucent and meet the architectural and the sustainability requirements in many respects. More
Product • By ertex solar • Homogeneous Solar façade
Homogeneous Solar façade
The exhibited photovoltaic module should show the perfect combination between a homogeneous facade design and power generation from the building envelope.
Photovoltaic energy – the direct conversion of sunlight into electrical energy - is still affected by the common formats and designs. The exhibited module should illustrate the wide range of possibilities of this technology and how the requirements from the architecture could be met.
In the exhibited element the - usually highly reflective - metallic interconnections were covered by a special printing technique. This results in combination with a homogeneous ceramic frit on the lower glass, in a homogeneous surface. Looks very promising for an usually very technical sounding element.
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Project • By ArchitectureLIVE • Secondary Schools
St Bartholomews School Enhancement Project, Newbur
St Bartholomew’s, a £40m new build secondary school with a capacity for 1650 pupils, was originally completed in 2010 with Jonathan Gratton as the lead designer and project architect. Given the success of the original design the school re-approached Jonathan with a brief to extend the school with an additional exam space. With St Bartholomew’s agreement, ArchitectureLIVE further developed the project brief to encompass a new multi-purpose space to provide a dedicated foyer for school and community events, a new study area for the 6th Form and extended changing facilities as well as the increased exam capacity.
Whilst the overriding factor for the design was to make the new extension fit in seamlessly with the existing building, the... More
Product • By ertex solar • Laminated safety glass ISO module
Laminated safety glass ISO module
This product is a photovoltaic panel made of at least three layers of glass with cell encapsulation and an insulating layer in between the VSG and the third glass pane. These insulating glass modules can be used in many different applications all around buildings and other uses. Especially ceilings and facades can be activated and generate energy. Through the thickness of each glass of 2 until 12 mm these PV modules can be used all around in building skins. The possibility of special and customized shapes, large size modules until a size of 2,440 x 5,100 mm and the possibility of selectable light transparency are unique at ertex solar. So every project has an individual design and generates power in every use. Also because the ertex solar V... More
Product • By ertex solar • Laminated safety glass module
Laminated safety glass module
The transparent energy façade for architecture
This product is a photovoltaic panel made of at least three layers of glass with cell encapsulation and an insulating layer in between the VSG and the third glass pane. These insulating glass modules can be used in many different applications all around buildings and other uses. Ceilings, canopies, balconies or even facades can be activated and generate energy.
Through the thickness of each glass of 2 until 12 mm these PV modules can be used all around in buildingsn and in building skins. The possibility of special and customized shapes, large size modules until a size of 2,440 x 5,100 mm and the possibility of selectable light transparency are unique at ertex solar. So every project ha... More