• Solar3D conducts study of its 3D solar cell with Redwood Renewables

    Solar3D conducts study of its 3D solar cell with Redwood Renewables

    14 March 2012

    Solar3D has announced its plan to conduct a study of integrating its 3D solar cells directly into roof tiles, intended to provide information on the economic viability of the 3D solar cells. BIPV roof-mounted systems have a lower power output, partly due to the changing angle of solar irradiation. In theory, the silicon-based, three-dimensional solar cell generates more power due to its wide-angle collection feature.

  • Solarwatt’s Easy-In roof system replaces conventional roof tiles

    Solarwatt’s Easy-In roof system replaces conventional roof tiles

    16 May 2011

    Solarwatt, based in Dresden, Germany, has launched the new Solarwatt Easy-In roof system, which has been specifically designed for pitched roofs. By replacing conventional roofing tiles, the Easy-In provides a more aesthetical PV solution as well as generating free renewable energy.

  • Redland BIPV tile range

    Redland BIPV tile range

    07 January 2011

    Established in the UK solar-renewable market since 1997, Redland has launched a new range of Solar PV Tile systems, offering housing specifiers a fully-integrated PV solution for slate, profile tile and plain tile roofs.

  • New Product: Tenesol launches new made to measure BIPV module

    New Product: Tenesol launches new made to measure BIPV module

    16 November 2010

    Tenesol has launched a new custom-made dual-glass BIPV module in Europe. The new module gives architects freedom to create tailor-made PV modules to suit individual projects.

  • New Product: Ecotemis Thin Film Collection

    New Product: Ecotemis Thin Film Collection

    27 October 2010

    The Ecotemis Thin Film Collection glass-glass modules combine high energy performance with customized design to enable versatility and creativity in architectural integration.

    Ecotemis have a core competence in manufacturing customized modules according to a company’s specific needs. From the TF Collection, the customer is able to specify a wide range of colors, transparencies, dimensions, light diffusion, electrical output, and thermal and acoustic performance, suited to their project.

  • Saint-Gobain Solar presents LightSwitch solutions

    Saint-Gobain Solar presents LightSwitch solutions

    10 September 2010

    Saint-Gobain Solar has launched its new range of LightSwitch solutions, including LightSwitch Frontsheet, LightSwitch Encapsulant, and LightSwitch Frontsheet Complete, as well as a design program for photovoltaics module manufacturers. LightSwitch film products have been designed to provide PV module manufacturers with enhanced performance, durability, and a reduction in total systems cost.

  • Renusol launches VarioSole DS thin-film module mounting system

    Renusol launches VarioSole DS thin-film module mounting system

    06 May 2010

    Renusol has developed the VarioSole DS mounting system for use with frameless integrated thin-film modules. The PV on-roof system is based on the Renusol VarioSole for framed modules and has been available since the end of March 2010.

  • Solarmer, Joel Berman Glass Studios develop aesthetic glass PV solution

    Solarmer, Joel Berman Glass Studios develop aesthetic glass PV solution

    15 April 2010

    Solarmer Energy has developed modular glass panels that are visually attractive as well as renewable energy generators. The glass photovoltaic panels have been developed in partnership with Joel Berman Glass Studios.

  • Renusol’s IntraSole CL

    Renusol’s IntraSole CL

    23 March 2010

    This roof-integrated system, designed for thin-film and laminated PV modules, was developed to meet the specific specifications anticipated in amendments to the FiT law in France. It meets all aesthetic demands and fulfils all expected conditions for maximum FiT compensation. The modules themselves form the watertight layer and the mounting system is almost undetectable underneath them.

  • Dow Chemical storms into the BIPV market with its solar shingle

    Dow Chemical storms into the BIPV market with its solar shingle

    03 March 2010

    Dow Chemical unveiled the Dow Powerhouse solar shingle to a very receptive market. This BIPV technology incorporates solar panel capability in the form of a building material as it looks almost exactly like a roof tile. Dow Solar Solutions (DSS) integrates low-cost, thin-film CIGS PV cells into a proprietary roofing shingle design, which represents a multifunctional solar energy generating roofing product. The product design reduces installation costs because the conventional roofing shingles and solar generating shingles are installed simultaneously by roofing contractors.

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