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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
At Saint-Gobain we support customers in decarbonizing their buildings. Through selected partners we provide Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) solutions that turn façades into energy-producing building skin. BIPV panels are purpose-designed solar modules that replace conventional façade cladding and are integrated into the building envelope. They provide weather protection, architectural appearance and on-site renewable energy generation. BIPV façades help architects and façade designers meet regulatory requirements on primary energy consumption and on-site renewable generation. On vertical façades BIPV can reduce electricity demand from the grid and allow export of excess electricity to generate revenue.

BENEFITS & APPLICATIONS

• Range from semi-transparent to fully colored/opaque modules suitable for diverse façade treatments.
• Commonly used to cover non-transparent façade areas (e.g. ventilated façades, spandrel zones).
• Modules combine solar performance with architectural aesthetics, offering multiple colors, textures and finishes to match design intent.
• The solar module integrates into the façade system and can be made visually discreet or expressive according to the architectural concept.
• Semi-transparent modules (with cell spacing) are suitable for skylights, vertical façades and insulated glazing units where daylight transmission is required.
• BIPV panels can also be applied to rooftops, balcony balustrades, canopies and other building elements beyond façades.
• They reduce building electricity demand from the grid and can generate income by exporting surplus electricity.

APPEARANCE

• Wide palette of colors in varied tones and intensities to suit façades.
• Multiple glass textures and surface finishes available.
• Numerous geometries and a broad range of sizes and shapes to fulfil architectural requirements.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
BIPV is a cost-effective investment that converts a passive façade into an energy-producing envelope; payback is project- and location-dependent and often occurs within a few years. Solutions are supplied via partnerships with certified BIPV manufacturers that may vary by country or region.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Product type: Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) panels — designed solar modules integrated into the building envelope.
• Primary functions: weather protection, architectural façade cladding and on-site renewable energy generation.
• Typical applications: ventilated façades, spandrel areas, curtain walls, insulated glazing units, skylights, double/triple glazing units, rooftops, balcony balustrades, canopies.
• Transparency options: semi-transparent (cell spacing) to fully opaque/colored modules.
• Appearance options: broad range of colors, tones, textures, glass structures and surface finishes.
• Geometries: multiple shapes and a wide size range possible to meet architectural requirements.
• Energy/financial performance: reduces grid electricity demand and can produce revenue from exported excess electricity; amortization depends on project specifics and location.
• Market delivery: offerings provided via partnerships with BIPV manufacturers depending on country/region.
• Performance category: Energy generation.