Solarsail Karlsruhe
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Project:
Photovoltaic Modules for Solar Canopies in Karlsruhe
A unique example of a solar module system integrated with a ventilated glass facade. The individual solar cells are encapsulated between two glass panes, securely held in place by the Längle AL-WALL mounting system. The three solar canopies, each about 13 meters high, track the sun's position throughout the day, increasing energy output by over 25% compared to conventional systems.
Location: Am Heegwald 26 | 76227 Karlsruhe | District: Durlach | Germany
Facts:
Planner & Client: Vollack GmbH & Co KG / Stadtwerke Karlsruhe (Germany)
Photovoltaics: Ertex Solartechnik GmbH, Amstetten (Austria)
Installation: IGATEC GmbH, Speyer (Germany)
Glass: Laminated Safety Glass 8/8/4 with embedded cells
Substructure: galvanized steel tube construction, rotatable
Surface Area: 3 Segel á 100m²
Height: 13 m
Weight: 46 tons per system
Energy Output: 21.000 kWh/year
CO2-Einsparung: 12 t CO2/year
"One of the most beautiful solar installations in Germany…"
— Harald Rosemann, Commercial Director of Stadtwerke Karlsruhe