Prefabricated wall panels with PV/with greenery
HW#2
REN+HOMES will address the challenging aspect of integrating building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules into construction elements and ensuring proper electrical and watertight connections. This will significantly reduce installation time and costs, facilitating the widespread implementation of solar energy in urban environments.
Target technical data
Cost reduction during design
>10%
Cost reduction during construction and retrofitting
>10%
Cost reduction during maintenance
>25%
Cost reduction during maintenance
>25%
Time gain during construction
50%
Local job creation
30 jobs if the product proves to be viable
Installation time shortened
by 15-25 %
Multi-functional
One element able to insulate and integrate new windows in the panel as well as provide
RES Aesthetical
Allows to design of appealing facades
Energy efficient
The form allows more sunlight to be captured and increases RES production.
State of the art and main challenges
Ordinarily, BIPV facade components are added after site construction, necessitating extra support structures for photovoltaic equipment. This is neither cost nor time-effective, leading to increased construction waste. Despite solar module cost reductions, installation expenses have remained steady over the last decade.
Innovations and added value
The project will act to solve the main problems affecting the installation of PV systems at construction sites.
Roofit.solar, a partner in REN+HOMES, will:
- develop a new connector solution to attach BIPV modules on facade renovation modules during their manufacturing and insulation process
- preinstall BIPV facade solutions in a modular renovatios
These strategies will decrease BIPV installation cost and time, while also bringing down the cost of each solar module, labour effort and logistics.
