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Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

Perspectives for Sustainable Energy“Solar is emerging as a key power source to sustainably meet these supply challenges. Studies have shown that the installation of Building-integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) in a typical residential home can provide an average electricity surplus of 25,000 kilowatt hours per year, after meeting electricity needs, and reduce household energy bills by at least 25 per cent.”“Awareness of the need to develop green buildings and sustainable environments in the UAE is rapidly increasing, and there are concerted efforts across the entire supply chain to promote green building practices.Integrating solar panels to produce energy for hot water, HVAC systems and electricity is a key step in making buildings more sustainable”

said Adnan Sharafi, chairman of Emirates Green Building Council.

Source: www.tradearabia.com/news/OGN_240558.html

Ceramic, a noble and ecological building materialiPhotonic designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for the building envelope, which is characterized by a great aesthetic and functional value: PWRSlatesThe deep expertise in ceramic technology and access to the most advanced technologies in polymer materials and semiconductors of our key partners, have permitted an original and innovative approach to the BIPV Market.

Robustness, modularity, sealing, speed / ease of installation, availability of a wide range of colors and increased recyclability of materials, are some of the features that make our unique solutions.

The core idea is that ceramics is just the ‘skin’ of products such as the photovoltaic panel. The thinner the skin is, the more can be sent by truck, thus proportionately reducing storage and transport costs and, more importantly, inputs of clay and gas.

iPhotonic BIPV SolutionsThe acronym BIPV (Building-integrated Photovoltaics) refers to systems and concepts in which the photovoltaic element assumes, besides the function of generating electricity, the role of building element (dual function).To effectively respond to a demanding and ever-growing demand, iPhotonic offers a full range of BiPV materials and accessories :

Laminam: ceramic material "passive", for indoor and outdoorPWRSlates: Photovoltaic material "BIPV", based on Laminam ceramic slabs

Laminam - Passive PWRSlates - BIPV

The PWRslate photovoltaic module is supported by an ultra-thin drilled large ceramic sheeet produced by Laminam electrical circuits, strings of photovoltaic cells in two sheets of transparent encapsulant – a PVB-derived resin – and protected by a tempered solar glass. These components are welded and, thanks to the properties of PVB, can be separated out at the end of its life and fully recycled. Similarly, components in modules failing the quality tests are easily retrieved and re-used.

Laminam: Ceramic Layer High-Efficiency PV Cells

Highly Resistant Tempered Glass Layer

HIghly Resistant Encapsulant

PWRSlates: The very definition of BIPVThe PWRSlates by iPhotonic is the first ceramic base photovoltaic system perfectly integrated into the architecture.

Combining the versatility of a ceramic plate to the latest generation photovoltaic modules, PWRSlates reconcile aesthetic and functionality.

A real building material, PWRSlates is suitable both for the construction of ventilated facades as well as roofs.

Through a patented ceramic support, PWRSlates modules are extremely thin, 8mm and can be made in large sizes, up to 1.5mx 1m.

Perfectly complementary, PWRSlates and Laminam represent the ideal solution for building envelopes.

Whatever geometries, configurations or colors to achieve, it is now possible to carry out comprehensive, aesthetic and perfectly sealed covers.

Photovoltaic Module - PWRSlates

Laminam - Cut to Fit

BIPV solutions for facadesiPhotonic offers a unique technology, designed to meet the architectural requirements in urban areas.

The PWRSlates modules are attractive, strong and reliable, born to emphasize the concept of functional skin, which is essential to the principles of modern architecture.

They have been especially designed to allow the construction of photovoltaic ventilated facades, thus benefiting both aesthetic and functional characteristics of this construction technique.

Aadorf - Suisse / 16.8 Kwp

Fulfilling all the requirements in terms of mechanical strength and sealing the PWRSlates modules can be mounted on a traditional siding when installed in front.

Depending on the configuration and architectural wishes, different mounting systems are possible.

Detail of a mounting system with setting to get a perfect alignment of the modules. This type of arrangement also allows the removal of the panel when the facade is complete.

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for roofs

The photovoltaic tiles PWRSlates were designed to substitute or integrate traditional roofs, maintaining and improving their functionality insulation and protection.

Size 1000x750 mm, they are particularly suitable for installation in "cascade". It is therefore the ideal choice for producing a photovoltaic roof, without compromise between aesthetics and functionality.

With adjustable rails and adjustable mounting brackets, it is very easy to install the tiles by placing them on the existing structure.

The PWRSlates tiles ensure complete sealing up an incline of 15 °. Note that it is possible to walk on the roof, which is unthinkable with traditional photovoltaic panels.

PWRSlates tiles can be easily mounted on a wooden frame of concrete beams with or without protective sheath and the like.

Unlike traditional assembly systems, in normal conditions of installation, our mounting system requires no additional screw fixation, which avoids compromising the sealing of the roof.

Available in a wide range of colors, PWRSlates tiles can be easily integrated with complementary ceramic tiles Laminam, color and identical structure.

Availablein 17 different colors

BIPV solutions for floor

The iPhotonic elements offer an exceptional mechanical properties and can withstand loads up to 700Kg/m2 without compromising the efficiency of the cells.

Laminam, ceramic passive shell for building envelopes

Thanks to its excellent physical and mechanical properties, Laminam is the ideal solution for the building envelope and exterior floors: he does not fear attack of atmospheric agents, UV rays, it can withstand the most extreme conditions and provides an aspect aesthetics and modern.

The tiles can be glued with adhesives commonly used in the world of building or applied to systems for ventilated facades, in order to obtain the best results in energy saving and building renovation terms.

The unusually large size of the elements (1000 x 3000 mm) and a thickness of only 3 mm (which gives it extreme lightness), allow a very high creative freedom unimaginable with other materials.

60 textures available allow to make floors and facades in full respect of the surrounding environment, integrating perfectly in any urban or industrial setting.

Laminam is the perfect complement, natural and fully integrated into our BIPV solution PWRSlates

Laminam: architecture and interior designLaminam is ideal for decorating interiors, regardless of their use, residential, public, commercial or medical health.

Suitable for walls, furniture and floors, new or renovated (Laminam simply overlaying the existing surface) Laminam can simply and effectively coat all surfaces.

More than 60 textures are available and allow you to choose the finish that best suits the design, decoration and taste of the client.

Added value of the iPhotonic offer• BIPV materials / PWRSlates and Passive tiles / Laminam fully integrated

• Built for indoor and outdoor solutions• Can be installed in roof, facade and floor• Lightweight materials and thin: Laminam 3 mm / 8mm PWRSlates• High resistance to wear, scratches, frost, fire and mildew• Easy to install, can be installed as frameless• High mechanical resistance ,walkable area, ideal for mounting on roofs• Unassailable to chemicals - Invariant to ultraviolet rays• Anti tag, clean with pressurized water• 100% recyclable

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Building-Integrated Photovoltaic