A BIPV façade with a unique design
Within the framework of a collaboration with BGT (Bischoff Glastechnik), customized and semi-transparent blue ASCA® organic photovoltaic (OPV) modules have been designed and manufactured, and then laminated into the façade glass of an elevator shaft attached to the existing Sonnenapotheke building. In order to comply with building codes and safety regulations for vertical integration of laminated glass, shatterproof tests were made and passed for this specific project.
The power generated by the OPV is used to ventilate the lift shaft in order to prevent heat accumulation inside leading to uncomfortable conditions when using the installation.
Each glass panel has an individual layout. A range consisting of 4 different ASCA® organic photovoltaic modules has been designed for this project.