News and current projects from Sunovation

Glass technology live 2026

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Obernburg, October 2026 – From October 20–23, SUNOVATION will showcase its custom-made glass-glass modules at glass technology live, glasstec’s flagship innovation exhibition, in Hall 11, Booth G61. The lineup ranges from large-format facade BIPV and colored eFORM unichrome BIPV modules in various shades and surface textures, to detailed models of frameless PV facade elements with general building authority approval (abZ), all the way to an innovative, concave curved, functional BIPV module. Please schedule a personal appointment in advance to meet with one of our staff members at the central special exhibition.

Webinar: Building Integrated Photovoltaics

#event

Obernburg, September 2026 – On October 27, 2026, the Federal Flat Glass Association will host the webinar “Building-Integrated Photovoltaics,” offering fascinating insights into the topic of the building envelope as an energy source. Five experts from industry, trade associations, and research will be participating: Allianz Bauwerkintegrierte Photovoltaik, Schüco International, GES – Gebäude- und Energiesysteme, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR), and SUNOVATION. An open Q&A session for personal discussion is planned afterwards. Find webinar details, the program, and registration here.

heiCOMACS Research Building, University of Heidelberg

Construction Site Update

Obernburg, August 2026 – A BIPV facade featuring 137 SUNOVATION eFORM color High Performance Black glass-glass-modules is currently being installed at Heidelberg University. Two building complexes - facade and technical housing - will thus become active energy producers covering 436 m² with an installed capacity of 66.5 kWp. This is yet another example of how BIPV combines architecture and energy efficiency. We look forward to its completion.

2nd BIPV Symposium - Baden-Württemberg Chamber of Architects

#Veranstaltung

Obernburg, July 2026 – On July 15, 2026, the “2nd BIPV Symposium” organized by the Baden-Württemberg BIPV Initiative will take place. SUNOVATION will be on site as part of the accompanying manufacturer exhibition and will present a technical lecture on the fire classification of BIPV modules. The event will focus on current developments and practical examples in building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). The program ranges from the latest research findings and innovative concepts to practical recommendations. Experts from research, planning, and industry will use concrete examples to illustrate the opportunities BIPV offers for new and existing buildings and the requirements that must be considered during implementation. Thanks to funding from the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Environment, Climate, and Energy, participation in the event is free of charge. Location: Stuttgart, House of Architects of the Baden-Württemberg Chamber of Architects or online.

 

Intersolar 2026 - SUNOVATION eFORM unichrome

#exhibition

Obernburg, June 2026 – The leading exhibition for the solar industry will take place again in Munich from June 23–25, 2026. At Intersolar, along with accompanying trade fairs and a wide-ranging conference program, industry professionals and interested visitors will be presented with the latest innovations in photovoltaics, storage technologies, and grid integration. If you’d like to take a closer look at a SUNOVATION eFORM unichrome BIPV module manufactured in Germany, we recommend visiting the Ceramic Colors Wolbring booth in Hall A2/615. This product was used to install a ~900 m² BIPV facade in Baden-Württemberg. Highlights: BIPV modules in 40 different sizes, some of which are oversized with a module area of > 6 m², and customized colors according to customer specifications.