General Information about BIPV

BIPV panels achieve their lightweight and flexibility advantages over glass-based crystalline PV panels by:

1.      Thin-film amorphous silicon thickness less than 1 micron

2.      Stainless steel substrate of 5 mil

3.      Protective coating with EFET film

4.      Average weight of 0.7Ibs/sq ft

Amorphous silicon alloy thin film technology can be 100 times less thick than that of conventional cells, thereby significantly reducing materials cost.

Crystalline PV panels are rigid and fragile. They are almost four times heavier per square  foot due to the use of glass as a laminating and protecting material. Plus, the required metal framing adds additional weight.

The PVL flexible solar panels utilizes the unique Triple-Junction thin-film silicon solar cells, where the blue, green and red light of the sun is absorbed in differenct layers of the cell. This technology results in better performance in low and diffuse light conditions.

Durability

Chance of damage to PV panels is increased due to the fact that roof surfaces require access by service personnel.

PV Laminates are extremely durable and can sustain much greater impact than glass-based PV panels.

PV Laminates can sustain significant damage and still produce most of their rated power.

The output of glass-based PV panels drops to zero over time following damage to glass surface (even small cracks) due to the penetration of moisture.

Removal and replacement of glass-based PV panels can be expensive and can result in damage to other panels.

Peel and stick adhesive backing is capable of withstanding 160 mph wind loads

Wind and water-tight roof

20-year power output

Installation

Suitable for both renovation and new construction

Peel and stick adhesive backing

PVL Series modules are lightweight and flexible.

1. These laminates are field applied (i.e. cold bonded) to Zn-Al coated steel pan (Galvalume® and Zincalume® only) pre-painted with Kynar 500® or Hylar 5000® based (70% or more) PVDF coating using a ¡°peel and apply¡± application process.

2. PVL laminates solar panels can be installed on the TPO and EPDM Membrane Roofing Systems.

TPO-----Thermoplastic olefin

EPDM---Ethylene-Propylene-Diene Monomer