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Building a Sustainable Future with Integrated Solar Cells
At Solskifer, sustainability is more than just a word – it's the core of our business. We are revolutionizing the construction industry by offering building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) that not only produce clean energy but also have a significant positive climate impact.
Our solutions replace traditional building materials like roof tiles and facade panels with elegant solar panels. This provides a double environmental benefit:
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Production of Renewable Energy: Every square meter of Solskifer generates clean,
fossil-free electricity directly on the building. This reduces the need for electricity from
fossil sources and thus helps avoid significant greenhouse gas emissions. This is a direct
contribution to a positive climate impact.
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Reduction of CO2 Emissions from Material Production: By combining the functionality of building materials and solar cells into one product, we avoid the production and transportation of separate materials. This reduces the overall carbon footprint associated with the construction project and enhances the positive climate impact.
In addition to direct energy production, Solskifer contributes to sustainability through:
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Long Lifespan and Reduced Need for Replacement: Our products are designed to last as long as a traditional roof or facade, minimizing the need for resources and energy to produce new materials over time.
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Potential for Energy Storage: Integration with battery solutions allows for local storage of surplus energy, increasing self-sufficiency and reducing the load on the power grid.
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Aesthetic Integration: Solskifer offers a visually appealing way to implement solar energy, which can increase the acceptance and spread of renewable energy in the building sector.
By choosing Solskifer, you are investing not only in a building material but also in a sustainable future. Our building-integrated solar cells provide a significant positive climate impact by producing clean energy and reducing the need for traditional, more environmentally harmful building materials. We are proud to contribute to a greener construction industry and a more sustainable planet.
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What does the directive say about solar energy on buildings?
According to the building energy directive from 2024, member states must ensure the installation of appropriate solar energy equipment if it is technically suitable and economically and practically feasible. What is considered "technically suitable and economically and practically feasible" is something that member states must define themselves.
Where these criteria are met, member states must require the installation of appropriate solar energy installations for:
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All new public and private commercial buildings with a floor area greater
than 250 sqm by December 31, 2026, if technically suitable and economically
and practically feasible.
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All new residential buildings by December 31, 2029, if technically suitable and
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economically and practically feasible.
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All parking garages with at least three parking spaces near buildings by
December 31, 2029, if technically suitable and economically and practically
feasible.
