solar design by martí­n ferrero arquitectura

‘solar design’ by martí­n ferrero arquitectura

madrid-based architect martin ferrero has sent us a preview his research on hexagonal photovoltaic laminated glass for curved building-integrated photovoltaics BIPV systems. the system is based on a-Si (amorphous silicon) thin-film technology and serves to ensure complete photovoltaic integration while allowing for curved structures.

the photovoltaic glass is produced by projecting fine layers of amorphous silicon onto glass with high optical transmittance. special lasers are then used to design and interconnect the cells that make up the unit. the use of hydrogenated amorphous silicon as an absorbent material eliminates many of the problems found with crystalline silicon when it is used for a BIPV system. the potential of this technology can be applied to a variety of structures including stadiums, private homes, charging stations and, eventually, electronic roads.  

hexagonal solar skin

charging station

the solar sculpture by martín ferrero arquitectura

overview of hexagon by martí n ferrero arquitectura

solar powered EV charging station by martín ferrero arquitectura

detail of hexagonal cells

process image of solar powered cells being placed on a wire frame

single enerlis solar power glass curtain unit 

a section of a solar curtain wall as it is being assembled  

fabrication process of amorphous silicon photovoltaic panels

architect martí­n ferrero by a display showing the variety of colors and pattens in which the glass can be manufactured

glass produced by soliker