Building-integrated photovoltaics offer significant potential for combining solar energy with architectural design. A striking example is the new solar façade installed at the Sixt car rental site in Staffanstorp, southern Sweden, which is expected to generate around 30,000 kWh annually.
The integrated solar modules cover an area of around 450 m² and are complemented by a 407 m² glass façade, which together form an aesthetically pleasing façade. The system produces electricity for the company and, last but not least, for charging electric cars.
Maximize urban energy generation with PV facades
The system was commissioned at the end of May 2025 by Fasadsystem. The company has been part of the Soltech Group since 2020 and has designed and installed solar façades for a range of large properties, including commercial and residential buildings.
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“We are seeing growing interest in this type of solution as more and more property owners recognise the benefits of building-integrated solar facades”, says Krister Landén, Business Manager Region South at Fasadsystem.
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“The solar facade will not only enhance the property, but also contribute to lower energy costs and produce green electricity for our electric cars,” says André Sjöblom, Regional Manager at Sixt. (hcn)
