News and current projects from Sunovation

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.

Update BIPV-Facade Macherei Berlin

Completion of the solar facade

Obernburg, May 2026 – The BIPV facade on the Macherei M50 high-rise, consisting of custom-manufactured SUNOVATION eFORM modules, is nearly complete. As one of Germany’s most climate-friendly high-rises, the building exemplifies an integrated planning approach in which energy efficiency, safety, and architecture were all considered from the very beginning in collaboration with strong partners. Especially in the case of sophisticated architecture, the interplay of design, fire safety, quality, and customizability determines long-term success. We would therefore like to thank all project partners who initiated, planned, supported, and implemented this project hand-in-hand with expertise, precision, foresight, and passion, and who took us along on this journey.

 

County administration building with innovative BIPV facade

Sustainable Energy at the Esslingen District Office

Obernburg, April 2026 – A benchmark for sustainable architecture: with its modern facade design, the Esslingen District Office, designed by BFK Architekten, is reducing its carbon footprint, saving on energy costs in the long term, and at the same time impressing with a high-quality facade aesthetic. Custom-manufactured SUNOVATION eFORM BIPV modules reliably generate renewable energy from solar power directly on-site. This way, the authority is focusing on energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction — sustainably, efficiently and with style.