Nearly 400 films were applied in record time. They were installed on two different roof surfaces. The result is the largest BiOPV - Building integrated Organic PhotoVoltaic - roof installation, worldwide to date, and the living proof of the ease and speed at which these solar films can be installed on a building.
The HeliaSol® "ready-to-use" film solution has a self-adhesive backside, as well as preconfigured wiring. HeliaSol® is mounted directly onto existing roof surfaces and only needs to be electrically connected. The companies said the 500 m² installation took very little time. Deployment took just over two minutes per film.
With an installed power of 22.5 kWp, about 23.8 MWh of electricity will be generated annually, which is approximately equivalent to the annual consumption of five households. It represents approximately 15% of the school's electricity demand.
With HeliaSol®, Heliatek is expanding its product portfolio. BiOPV has been the focus of Heliatek for several years. HeliaSol® serves as an individualized "ready-to-use" solar product solution for the retrofitting market of roof surfaces and facades on existing industrial and commercial buildings.
HeliaSol® is suitable for all energy-saving renovation projects where restrictions on weight, statics, access, insulation, guarantee or penetration of the roof play a role in product selection. This installation in France is the first step in preparing for a general market entry.
"Light roofs, which usually do not allow for standard PV technology, can now produce green electricity with our HeliaSol®. This school reduces its carbon footprint and contributes to a more sustainable energy production. Thanks to our strong partner and investor ENGIE, we were able to realize this exciting project in no time," says Thibaud Le Séguillon, CEO of Heliatek GmbH.
“Buildings that couldn't previously be used for energy production will be able to cover their own electricity requirements in the future. With Heliatek's technology, they will contribute to a decentralized and green energy supply," says Isabelle Kocher, CEO of ENGIE.
Photo: Heliatek's HeliaSol on a standing seam roof system in La Rochelle, France
