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Glass facades that generate solar power

The flat glass processor BGT Bischoff Glastechnik from Bretten near Karlsruhe is now offering the transparent, energy-generating glass modules to the global construction industry. In addition to the OPV components, ARMOR ASCA also takes care of the planning system integration, from cable routing and connection technology to the inverter. The solar electricity is fed into the power grid or consumed directly.

See also: Armor and BGT realise glass balustrade with organic solar elements

In contrast to conventional crystalline solar cells, the organic solar foils are bendable, flexible, transparent and designable. According to the manufacturer, the solar film can be produced in blue, green, grey or red. There are also no limits to flexibility in terms of shape, length, size and design. (mfo)

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