The customized laminated-glass modules will be manufactured at AGC Vertal Sud-Est, in the Lyon region of France, beginning in 2011.
“AGC is dedicated to manufacturing glass products that help people to live more comfortably while reducing or generating energy, [and] BIPV had to enter our product range,” said Jean-Luc Batkin, vice-president, Solar and Processed Glass of AGC Glass Europe.
As a result, “it was essential to find a partner with the right expertise in PV modules and with the same commitment to product quality, customer satisfaction and environmental care,” he said. “Tenesol, one of the most well-known global solar power providers, is the perfect match for us.”
The BIPV laminated glass modules offered by the joint venture will be some of the most advanced crystalline BIPV panels on the market, the company’s said in a joint statement.
Integrated into façades, glass-roofs and sunshades, they will be perfectly suited to the latest European building regulations, which intend to stimulate thermal efficiency and energy production in buildings.
“We are delighted to embark on this joint venture with AGC, which combines our expertise in custom-built PV solutions with one of the world’s leading glass producers,” said Benoit Rolland, Managing Director of Tenesol. “To remain competitive in the crowded solar market, we continually improve our products and services through innovation and development. Joining with AGC increases our product offering and shows our commitment to delivering flexible PV solutions that answer specific client needs.”
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