News and current projects from Sunovation

Glass roof of an art museum in Moscow

SUNOVATION receives major order for glass roof of Russian art museum

February 2018 – Given the close cooperation with international architects, planning offices and metal construction companies, SUNOVATION received another major order for an internationally significant construction project. The new product line SUNOVATION eFORM unichrome, which perfectly meets the complex requirements of the architects, was particularly convincing. The project will be realised through the course of 2018.

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Integrated Diode

SUNOVATION realises the first BIPV modules with integrated multi-diodes

May 2017 - For the first time in BIPV modules, SUNOVATION has achieved the integration of multiple diodes in the cell compound. Thanks to the innovative encapsulation technology, it is now possible to avoid a greater loss of power in a module that is used in a shading position for example, by using a corresponding number of diodes. The diodes are not – as usual – mounted on the back but can now be installed in the flexible silicone compound achieving permanent protection. Inform yourself about the various advantages of the SUNOVATION multi-diode!

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Solar Roofing of a gas station

SUNOVATION receives another order for the roofing of a large gas station

March 2017 – SUNOVATION had already realised the first gas station with a complete solar glass roof in Germany in 2012. The same client has now commissioned the roofing of another service station.

The Pfennings gas station group built a large new SHELL gas station on the A46 at the exit Erkelenz. As with the service station built in Geilenkirchen in 2012, the roofing of the forecourt, as well as the vacuum cleaner and washing areas, were covered with solar glass elements. As a result of the cooperation success in the past, the client again chose SUNOVATION as the manufacturer for the solar glass modules. The project started in the 4th quarter of 2016 and was completed in March 2017. In May 2017, the service station was officially inaugurated.

Fair Novelty at Glasstec 2016

Curved glass-glass solar modules in new geometries

Curved PV modules - Sunovation eForm curved 2.0

September 2016 – SUNOVATION, manufacturer of BIPV function glass for architectural applications, presents the largest curved solar glass module ever produced in unique geometries at this year’s “Glasstec” trade fair.

SUNOVATION produces customized glass solutions for facades and roofing with a focus on the integration of solar cells (Building integrated Photovoltaics – BIPV). All products are manufactured exclusively according to customer requirements. The aim is to be able to implement extraordinary designs with a high degree of flexibility and freedom, as well as to ensure the perfect aesthetic integration of the glass elements into the whole architecture.

With the silicone laminated glass construction developed by SUNOVATION, it is possible to produce even very large solar glass modules with a strong curvature in the known high quality. The modules impress with a choice of either convex or concave curvatures as well as printing that can be adapted to the aesthetics of the façade design. The glasses are thermally deformed and do not require a frame to support the curvature for installation. Due to the gentle embedding process, the modules are without any cell breakage and of high performance and durability.

The exhibits shown at Glasstec have the following characteristics:

• Composite: glass-glass module 2 x 6mm ESG curved / 2mm silicone gel
• Radius: 1000 mm in concave and convex design
• Dimensions: Height x Arch: 2280mm x 1330mm
• Surface: 3.03m²
• Weight: 97 kg
• Cells: 112 Mono Perc cells in black
• Module Power: approx. 520 Wp nom
• Printing: Full-surface printing on level 4

Glass facade with LED elements

Unique LED illuminated solar façade for an innovative company in Austria

BIPV in schwarz und farbig

May 2016 - SUNOVATION, manufacturer of functional glass for architectural applications, is manufacturing the solar facades for the new Omicron headquarters in Vorarlberg in the company's colours.

Austrian company Omicron planned for its head office in Vorarlberg an innovative and sustainable facade in its blue, red and yellow logo colours. For this purpose, a very elegant glass facade with blue as the main colour has been designed with high-efficiency embedded solar cells.

The multifunctional glass elements are custom-made. For the exclusive design, colourful solar cells have been combined with special coloured glass, creating an architecturally sophisticated and colourfully homogenous surface. This is only opened by the specific structure of the solar cells and their reflections, through which an interesting contrast is created. A special highlight of the energy-producing designer facade is the integrated LED colour display in the company colours. At night, this highlights the facade spectacularly and reflects the affinity for technology and innovative power of the company. "With this solution, we have created a sensational and unique facade for our customer, as unique as the business itself," says Stefan Koch, head of product management at SUNOVATION Produktion.

In total, the facade consists of 510 glass-glass modules and 90 LED glass elements that are specially authorised for vertical installation in the facade. The substructure consists of an extruded section measuring approx. 1,000m and over 1,200 retaining brackets, embedded in the wooden wall. The design as a "structural glazing" bonded joint enables a frameless suspension of the glass elements on the retaining profile that are each suspended at 4 points in so-called "bolt slides" in the substructure. The total production and installation time for this 780m² curtain wall took around 6 months.

Construction information:

Client: OMICRON electronics GmbH, Klaus, Austria
Architect: Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architketen, Bregenz, Austria
Facade elements: SUNOVATION Produktion GmbH
Facade: 780 m²
Photovoltaic facade elements: 510 units
LED glass elements: 90 units
Nominal electrical capacity 92 kWp
Calculated yearly energy output 66,000kWh/anno