Integrate solar panels into house facades. It is not the first time that transparent photovoltaics have appeared in the world of construction and architecture but the latest idea comes from the Swedish studio Bernstrand who has thought of a solution to capture the energy produced by the sun through the external walls of buildings. and turn it into electricity.
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Integrate i solar panels in the facades of houses. It is not the first time that the transparent photovoltaic it looks in the way of building and architecture but the latest idea, slightly revisited, comes from the Swedish studio Bernstrand who thought of a solution to capture the energy produced by the Sun through the outer walls of the buildings and turn it into electricity.
Not only windows e prospects, but also awnings, shutters and balconies are used as shade from the sun. At the same time, however, they could capture the light and transform it into energy for the tenants.
All easily editable and adaptable according to the condizioni: the design and placement of the pieces is in fact based on the generation of the maximum amount of light which translates into the continuous change of this sort of external skin, made of modular photovoltaic cells. And this is how the shutters can be opened and closed normally and the curtains move, creating an active facade.
I forms sare of three types: balcony fronts, window blinds and shutters. THE balconies they are built to prevent them from casting shadows on the shutters, with a 40cm opening at the sides to allow for a sense of contact with the street.
Le tends they are positioned above the windows and can be adjusted to give tenants the choice of how far the sun should reach the balcony or when they should offer shelter. When the outdoor area or balconies are not in use, users can have more energy produced if they keep the awning down.
Each window it also has a blackout system to keep sunlight out of any room when deemed necessary. It goes without saying that the system can also be installed on a flat roof. By extending them all, curtains and windows will provide maximum electricity production.
How much energy is produced? According to the example provided by Bernstrand, a building with a total area of approximately 2.600 m72.543 with shops, cellars and stairwells, will generate XNUMX kwh per year.
Francesca Mancuso
Photo: Bernstrand
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