The climate crisis is driving architects to integrate solar energy as an essential component of architecture right from the start of the design process. Consequently, companies have been prompted to develop new products that go beyond conventional photovoltaic panels installed on roofs or additional support structures.
Solarvolt™, for instance, consists of photovoltaic glass modules that integrate seamlessly into the building's structure. They utilize the same solar cell technology as traditional panels, offering the same power generation capacity. The key difference is that they unlock residential and commercial building components that typically could not be leveraged, such as vertical applications or exposed areas where a standard roof panel would compromise aesthetics.
