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IPV
Integrated
Photovoltaic

A showcase of case studies, 
products and tools for IPV

Supported by:

IEA PVPS Task 15 project aims to create an enabling framework to accelerate the penetration of BIPV products in the global market of renewables.

Operazione co-finanziata dall’Unione europea, Fondo Europeo di Sviluppo Regionale, dallo Stato Italiano, dalla Confederazione elvetica e dai Cantoni nell’ambito del Programma di Cooperazione Interreg V-A Italia-Svizzera

Fußgängerbrücken in Mekka

renovation

Building use: 
infrastructure
IPV integration year: 
between 2016 and 2020

Fußgängerbrücken in Mekka

Al Haram, Mekka, Saudi-Arabien

Introduction

Stakeholders

Aesthetic integration

Energy integration

Technology integration

Decision making

Data

Producer and installer

Map

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.

(Sunovation)

STAKEHOLDERS

IPV components producer: 

Sunovation GmbH

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

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: 
BIPV SYSTEM DATA
Architectural system: 
opakes Dach
Active material: 
kristallines Silizium
Module transparency: 
System power [kWp]: 
1540
System area [m²]: 
13000
Annual PV production [kWh]: 
2,800,000
IPV components producer: 

Sunovation GmbH

Product type: 
Address: 
Glanzstoffstraße 21, Elsenfeld, Deutschland
Contact: 
info@sunovation.de +49(0) 6022 / 26573-0
Al Haram, Mekka, Saudi-Arabien