BMW’s new production facility in Hungary now generates renewable energy through its own façades, following a collaboration between E.ON Energia Infrastruktúra Kft and BIPV Projects B.V. The solar façade system converts the east and west bridges of the communications centre into active energy sources, combining architectural design with advanced solar technology.
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Developed through the BIPV.world platform and built with the TULIPPS Click&Go mounting system – a lightweight, modular design – the solar façade system was engineered for efficiency and precision. All elements were prefabricated in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, before on‑site installation in Hungary, managed by BIPV Projects B.V., and completed on schedule.
427 modules integrated
The system incorporates 427 high‑efficiency solar modules with a total installed capacity of 185.7 kWp, integrated into the plant’s entrance area. Façade‑integrated photovoltaics provide a complementary generation profile to conventional rooftop and ground‑mounted systems, delivering especially strong performance during periods of low‑angle sunlight throughout the year.
Maximising urban energy with PV facades
The solar façades are part of a broader energy concept developed by E.ON Hungária Group. On the factory site, one of the BMW Group’s largest solar parks is under construction, with a capacity of 43 MW and a surface area of 510,000 m². The installation will generate nearly 45 GWh of renewable energy annually, supplying the plant entirely with fossil‑free electricity. E.ON is responsible for the design, construction and long‑term operation of the park. (hcn)
