The Poland-based module manufacturer has developed Photonwall, a building-integrated solution for ventilated facades. It also offers Photonroof, a ceramic PV roof tile solution. Both BIPV products are available in colors and finishes to match the aesthetics of modern and historic buildings.
Poland-based manufacturer of building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules ML System has developed Photonwall, a ventilated facade module. Available in a wide range of sizes, colors and finishes, it is certified to multiple building code, electrical and environmental standards.
The glass-glass solar facade module is suitable for use as an exterior building shell component. It is available in a range of sizes from 600mm x 1800mm to 900mm x 2700mm and a thickness between 9.5mm and 11.5mm. The respective powers are 135 W to 310 W, with a maximum of 164 W/m2. The solar cells are made of monocrystalline silicon.
The panels are customizable and available in different colors and looks, such as concrete, slate, brick, marble, metallic and wood. Dummy panels, or passive panels, without PV cells for shaded areas are available.
Photonwall is sold with the necessary aluminum substructure and exterior wall mounting accessories. It is said to be able to withstand winds of up to 250 km/h and 75 mm hail at 140 km/h. The operating temperature range is -50 C to 90 C.
ML System also offers the Photonroof product line, a ceramic roof-integrated PV tile. It is qualified as a standards-based building material and PV panel and is available in a range of colors and finishes to suit the aesthetics of modern and historic roofs.
There are carp-like and flat roof tiles with dimensions from 325 mm x 420 mm to 1,825 mm x 420 mm, with a thickness of 12 mm and a power of up to 145 W/m2.
Customers using both products are provided with the required mounting and waterproofing components, such as flashings, as well as logistics support, authorized installation and a proprietary SCADA-based energy management app with facility control and performance, production and consumption monitoring functions.
Recent projects using this technology include a 302 kW porch-style PV installation at the BFF Banking Group headquarters in Milan, Italy, and a 1,100 kW skylight-style PV roof on the Warsaw West railway line in Poland.
The company participates in projects in Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Greece and Italy and currently manages contracts of 57,000 m2.
“We owe our rapid export expansion to the development of a network of distributors and agents across Europe, while providing them with ongoing and active support from project managers responsible for specific global regional markets,” a company spokesperson said. pv magazine.
Founded in 2007, ML Systems has registered more than 20 patents. It has been researching and developing BIPV products since 2010.
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