Monocrystalline PV panel SUNPLUS™

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Product overview
Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV is a building‑integrated photovoltaic architectural glass solution that generates renewable electricity while forming part of the building envelope. The system supports either partially transparent layouts or full spandrel PV elements, combining energy production with glazing functions for façades, windows and roof applications.

Features & benefits

• Seamless integration into architectural glazing for coordinated aesthetics and performance.
• Flexible design: partial transparent cell layouts or full spandrel configurations, with customisable cell geometry.
• Monocrystalline silicon PV cells delivering proven electrical performance and long‑term reliability.
• Balanced visual appearance: reconciles daylighting, privacy and solar generation requirements.
• Supports sustainability targets including LEED and BREEAM credits and Net‑Zero strategies.
• Economic advantages: beyond on‑site energy value, potential benefits include:

• downsizing HVAC systems,
• reduction of external shading devices,
• lower operational energy costs,
• access to PV incentives for owners and developers.

Applications
Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV is suitable for vertical and horizontal glazing: curtain wall façades, vision glass, spandrel panels, sunshades and skylights. It enables buildings to contribute to on‑site energy generation without sacrificing design intent.

Certification
Modules have been tested by KIWA to the following standards:

• IEC 61215:2005 / EN 61215:2005 — Crystalline silicon terrestrial PV modules (Design qualification and type approval)
• IEC 61730-1:2013 / EN 61730-1/A2:2013 — PV module safety qualification (Requirements for construction)
• IEC 61730-2:2012 / EN 61730-2/A1:2012 — PV module safety qualification (Requirements for testing)

Downloads
Solar Energy Glass Range; Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV

Technical specifications

• Brand: Pilkington
• Commercial name / model: Sunplus™ BIPV
• Technology: Monocrystalline silicon PV cells integrated into architectural glass
• Applications: Façades, windows, roof glazing, sunshades, spandrel glass, skylights (vertical and horizontal)
• Design options: Partial (transparent) or full spandrel PV layouts; customisable cell layouts
• Benefits: On‑site energy generation, architectural integration, potential HVAC downsizing and lifecycle cost savings
• Certifications: Tested to IEC 61215:2005, IEC 61730-1:2013, IEC 61730-2:2012 (KIWA)
• Suitability: Supports LEED/BREEAM and Net‑Zero building strategies