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Pedestrian bridges in Mecca

renovation

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Building use: 
infrastructure
IPV architectural system: 
opaque roof
IPV integration year: 
between 2016 and 2020

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Pedestrian bridges in Mecca

Al Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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The challenge of this project was to continue the architecture of the overall construction with its dome structures and curved elements. Curved BIPV modules were integrated on the bridges’ roof, close to the Masjid al-Haram mosque.

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IPV components producer: 

Sunovation GmbH

Product type: 
modules
Address: 
Glanzstoffstraße 21, Elsenfeld, Germany
Contact: 
info@sunovation.de +49(0) 6022 / 26573-0
Web: 
https://sunovation.de/en/

The customized colour of both the PV cells and the module glass layers creates a homogeneous overall appearance. The BIPV surfaces follow the construction shape thanks to the curved modules provided in 14 different sizes (without edges). The mounting structure is invisible.

The BIPV modules are estimated to produce around 2.8 GWh per year.

8,600 glass-glass modules (eFORM colour) were integrated on the bridge, as custom products provided by SUNOVATION. They are double screen printed and contain high-efficiency crystalline cells. The unique Silicon Cell Embedding Technology (SCET) is applied in the creation of the BIPV modules, enabling the architects to seamlessly integrate curved solar glass elements into the curved roof shape.

Green coloured modules were integrated since the green is an important and meaningful colour for Muslims people.

PROJECT DATA

Project type: 
renovation
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BIPV SYSTEM DATA
Architectural system: 
opaque roof
Active material: 
crystalline silicon
Module transparency: 
opaque
Module technology: 
glass-glass, hidden PV, customized modules
System power [kWp]: 
1,540
System area [m²]: 
13,000
Annual PV production [kWh]: 
2,800,000
IPV components producer: 

Sunovation GmbH

Product type: 
modules
Address: 
Glanzstoffstraße 21, Elsenfeld, Germany
Contact: 
info@sunovation.de +49(0) 6022 / 26573-0
Web: 
https://sunovation.de/en/
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Al Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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