Construction Magazine January 2018 | Page 39

SOLAR POWER

and systems ) in Munich , Alwitra unveiled the world ’ s first solar roofing membrane with semi-flexible PV modules consisting of crystalline silicon solar cells . Evalon Solar cSi is hailed by Alwitra as a game changer . It features a special glass-free design incorporating a patented glass fibre reinforced duromer core , which offers the combination of a proven synthetic weatherproofing roof membrane with high-performance PV modules .
Adaptable to existing roof dimensions , Evalon Solar cSi comes in sections 1.55m wide and 3.49m long . The silicon solar cell PV modules with ETFE foil yield an output of 450W per membrane and these new multifunctional membranes are easy to install with topside connecting cables .
“ Interest in roof-integrated photovoltaics is unabated ,” says Alwitra owner Joachim Gussner . “ The compelling feedback at the premiere of the Evalon Solar cSi prototype encourages us to make the product available to the market and our clients as soon as possible .”
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