Mitrex is a specialist in high-performance building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems that combine solar generation and façade aesthetics.
Mitrex presents SolaRail™, a solar railing system that transforms balcony railings into energy-generating assets.
This innovative solution integrates high-efficiency solar cells between layers of heat-tempered glass, providing up to 18 W/ft² of clean solar power while enhancing building aesthetics and performance.
Features:
- High Solar Output: SolaRail™ generates up to 18 W/ft² of solar energy, aiding in reducing operational carbon emissions and supporting net-zero energy goals.
- Aesthetic Flexibility: With a curated palette of opaque, semi-opaque, and transparent glass finishes, SolaRail™ allows designers to achieve sleek, modern façades without visual compromise.
- Ventilated Rainscreen System: Engineered as a ventilated rainscreen façade, SolaRail™ creates a continuous air cavity between the cladding and insulation, optimizing thermal performance and reducing moisture accumulation.
- Sustainability: Combines energy generation with recyclable components, low embodied carbon, and efficient material use, contributing to a reduced carbon footprint.
- Certifications: Meets stringent global standards, including NFPA 285, EN 13501 A2-s1,d0 for fire safety, ASTM E1996 for impact resistance, and ASTM E330 for wind load performance.
Specifications:
Post & Cap System
| Panel dimensions | 2036mm x 996mm |
| System height | Minimum: 1092mm |
| Layers | Glass facing and back sheet |
| Glass type | Low iron glass |
| Glass thickness | 3.2mm, 4mm, 6mm |
| Overall thickness | Minimum: 51mm |
| Power range | 75-196W/m2 |
Base Shoe System
| Panel dimensions | Customizable |
| System height | Minimum: 1092mm |
| Layers | 2 or 3 laminated glass layers |
| Glass type | Low iron glass |
| Glass thickness | 6mm, 8mm, 12mm |
| Overall thickness | Minimum: 51mm |
| Power range | 75-196W/m2 |
Applications:
SolaRail™ is ideal for projects seeking to combine high-performance energy generation with architectural design, suitable for various applications, including:
- Commercial Buildings: Enhance building envelopes with energy-generating façades that contribute to sustainability goals.
- Institutional Projects: Integrate solar energy solutions into educational and governmental buildings, supporting environmental initiatives.
- Mixed-Use Developments: Incorporate SolaRail™ to meet energy efficiency standards while maintaining aesthetic appeal in urban settings.
