Unique and Innovative Solution of Thin Silicon Films Modules Building Integration (Archinsolar)
(left) Protected historic monument without PV modules
(middle) Protected historic monument with PV modules based on crystalline silicon (Model, these are presently not allowed for unaesthetic and poor environmental integration issues)
(right) Protected historic monument with PV modules based on amorphous or micromorphous silicium developed in this framework project. The modules are optimally integrated in the building with respect to the landcape (Model).
(middle) Protected historic monument with PV modules based on crystalline silicon (Model, these are presently not allowed for unaesthetic and poor environmental integration issues)
(right) Protected historic monument with PV modules based on amorphous or micromorphous silicium developed in this framework project. The modules are optimally integrated in the building with respect to the landcape (Model).
Scope of project
In summary, the aim of this research is to be able to propose to anyone a more reliable product, more innovative from the point of view of its aesthetics, building integration capability, easy to handle and install as well as financially interesting.In comparison with the systems already existing, unaesthetic as well as expensive, the units developed in the framework of this project will have to be able to touch a wide potential of buyers who are so far not very willing to invest in photovoltaic energy. Photovoltaic energy needs to be “democratized," more accessible, easier and respectful of the historic traditions, architecture and geographic situations.
Further information
- Project Results:
Project Results 2011 - Project Publication List