Custom BIPV Modules for Architectural Projects
Solar modules designed around your building’s dimensions, form and integration requirements.
Solacade helps project teams explore custom photovoltaic modules for architectural applications. Share your drawings, dimensions or design concept to discuss suitable module options for your project.
Designed Around Your Project
Architectural projects rarely follow a one-size-fits-all format. Module dimensions, geometry and installation requirements may need to be considered together from the early design stage.
Custom Dimensions
Discuss module length, width and layout requirements based on your architectural drawings and intended application. Share your preferred dimensions and panel layout for an initial review.
Shapes & Module Formats
Explore whether rectangular, geometric or other project-specific module formats may suit your design. Shape, edge details and electrical configuration require feasibility review.
Building Integration
Discuss how photovoltaic modules may fit into a façade, roof or other building element as part of the wider project design. Building interfaces and system responsibilities must be defined for each project.
The available module formats depend on the design, electrical requirements, intended building function and project conditions.
BIPV Applications Across the Building Envelope
Building-integrated photovoltaics can form part of a building element while generating electricity. The right approach depends on the architectural design, the function of the building element and the technical requirements of the project.
Solar Facades
Photovoltaic modules considered as part of a building façade or cladding design.
Key discussion points: façade layout, module dimensions, appearance and interface requirements.
Solar Roof Integration
Explore photovoltaic modules intended to form part of a roof or roofing design.
Key discussion points: roof geometry, weather protection, mounting details and applicable requirements.
Shading & Other Building Elements
Discuss photovoltaic applications for selected external building elements where the project requirements are suitable.
Feasibility depends on the intended function, exposure conditions and system design.
Not every module design is suitable for every application. Product selection and building integration requirements should be reviewed together at an early stage.
Start with Your Drawings or Design Concept
You do not need a complete technical specification to start a discussion. Share what you already have, such as architectural drawings, façade elevations, module dimensions, reference images or a preliminary project brief. Useful information includes:
Intended building application
Preferred module dimensions and shape
Approximate project quantity
Project location and target market
Any known electrical or building-related requirements
The earlier these details are discussed, the easier it is to identify which points need further technical review.
Frequently Asked Questions.
BIPV products are designed to serve as both photovoltaic electricity generators and building components. Standard solar panels may simply be mounted onto a building without replacing or fulfilling the function of a conventional building element. Whether a product qualifies as BIPV depends on its intended function and the project configuration.
You can share your preferred dimensions and project drawings for review. Feasibility depends on the module design, manufacturing constraints, electrical configuration and application requirements. Final dimensions must be confirmed before production.
Geometric or other project-specific shapes can be discussed. The available options depend on the design and manufacturing process, including edge details, cell layout, electrical output and mechanical requirements. Please provide a drawing or reference image for an initial review.
These requirements can be discussed together. However, not every combination is necessarily available in every module format. The final appearance, dimensions and electrical performance need to be evaluated as one product configuration. You can also visit our Custom Color Solar Panels page for more information.
Solacade focuses on discussing custom photovoltaic module requirements for architectural projects. The scope of mounting systems, weatherproofing, structural engineering, building-envelope design and installation must be defined separately for each project. Please share your required scope so responsibilities can be clarified at the beginning.
Depending on the application, relevant information may include module dimensions, electrical specifications, mounting or interface details, wind and weather exposure, fire-safety requirements and applicable local regulations. The exact requirements depend on the building, product role and destination market.
Sample or prototype options, cost, lead time and technical feasibility depend on the requested design. Share your project requirements first so the available options can be reviewed before a sample order is discussed.
Certification and testing requirements depend on the product construction, intended building function and target market. Applicable photovoltaic and building-related requirements should be identified for the specific project. Please share your destination market and any required standards so the available documentation can be reviewed. Do not assume that a standard PV module certificate automatically covers every building-envelope function.
Have a BIPV Project in Mind?
Share your architectural drawings, preferred module dimensions and project requirements. Let’s discuss the options for your building-integrated solar project.