INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC

In recent years, the investments required by households and businesses for the purchase of photovoltaic systems have been significantly reduced thanks to municipal and cantonal contributions. In fact, many of Ticino’s municipalities are now committed to providing subsidies for those wishing to invest in this area, and these subsidies can be cumulated with the non-repayable grants that both the Confederation and the Canton make available.
This aspect, combined with the economic advantages of using solar energy and related to the growing quest for eco-sustainable well-being, is leading more and more consumers to demand the application of photovoltaic panels on building facades.
Maturi e Sampietro relies on specialised partners to source the panels, applies the panels to its own façades and thus combines its own metal construction with an energy-saving element.

One of the advantages of using integrated technologies is the possibility of exploiting the characteristics of one system to reduce the criticality of a second system to which it is connected and optimise its performance. And this is precisely the case with photovoltaic ventilated façades.

INTEGRATION OF PHOTOVOLTAICS AND ARCHITECTURAL AESTHETICS

The synergy between photovoltaic integration and architectural aesthetics constitutes a delicate balance, underlying a myriad of aesthetic and functional variables.

3S image – colored solutions

In this context, photovoltaic panels emerge characterized by a diverse range of colours, sizes and types. However, it should be kept in mind that these variations also imply significant differences in the energy yield and the relative economic impact of the investment.

The potential ways of integrating photovoltaics, as illustrated in the rendering, contemplate various architectural solutions, such as:

– continuous coverage

– a ventilated façade

– the adoption of specialized systems (such as shading, atmospheric protection and parapets)

– skylights

– prefabricated cladding

– curtain walls.

All the options considered are aimed at a harmonious fusion between functionality and design.

It is essential to allow the client to request preliminary consultancy before undertaking any design, renovation or construction project, in order to carefully evaluate, based on the specific location and solar radiation, the potential economic benefits deriving from the solar energy produced, both in terms of self-consumption and the possibility of resale.

We would like to underline that in the field of photovoltaic integration, we actively collaborate with prestigious academic institutions such as SUPSI, as well as with other specialized companies such as Sun Appeal Sagl and 3S Swiss Solar Solutions AG.

INTEGRATION OF THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM ON A VENTILATED FACADE

The installation of photovoltaic panels on the facade allows you to have a much larger available surface area than only installation on the roof.

However, a panel installed vertically or on a façade is able to capture and absorb much less solar radiation than a panel installed on a roof and correctly oriented (producibility can be reduced by up to almost 70% for high latitudes). It is therefore essential to correctly identify the façade on which to install the photovoltaic system, in order to avoid further drops in performance. The facades must be oriented to the south and must be free as much as possible of balconies or other shading overhangs.

The integration of photovoltaics into building facades offers numerous benefits, including space optimization, aesthetic harmonization, energy saving, reduction of transmission losses and promotion of environmental sustainability: a series of key benefits, which they go beyond the mere production of solar energy.

Space optimization:

Solar energy captured by building facades can be used directly to power the building’s energy needs, thus reducing dependence on traditional energy sources and contributing to long-term energy cost savings.

Aesthetics and design:

The integration of photovoltaic panels in the facades allows the functional characteristics to be merged with the architectural aesthetics of the building. This approach allows the visual appearance of solar systems to be harmonized with the overall design of the building, minimizing the negative aesthetic impact that could result from installing solar panels on the roof or adjacent land

Energy saving:

Solar energy captured by building facades can be used directly to power the building’s energy needs, thus reducing dependence on traditional energy sources and contributing to long-term energy cost savings.

Reduction of transmission losses:

Integrating photovoltaic panels directly into the facades allows you to reduce electricity transmission losses along the connection cables, improving the overall efficiency of the system and reducing the costs associated with energy transmission.

Environmental sustainability:

The use of solar energy (regardless of the integration completed) contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the overall ecological footprint of the building, supporting efforts for environmental sustainability and the fight against climate change.

INTEGRATION OF THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM ON A METAL SHELTER

Esempio di tettoia da noi eseguita.

Abbiamo realizzato una struttura robusta e elegante, su cui il cliente ha scelto di installare un moderno impianto fotovoltaico.

Quest’ultimo, oltre a fornire energia pulita e sostenibile, è stato integrato con colonnine di ricarica per veicoli, offrendo così una soluzione innovativa e all’avanguardia per le esigenze energetiche e di mobilità del cliente.

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