Circular construction with solar facades: the smart choice for the future
Circular construction with facade solar panels is a trend that will become increasingly popular in the coming years. By integrating solar panels into the facade of buildings, we can generate more sustainable energy and at the same time reduce the waste stream - according to TNO. A Solarix solar facade is an essential building block in circular construction.
Our design solar panels make it possible to combine aesthetics, energy generation and circularity in one facade solution. This allows you to use the entire building shell, the roof remains free for other functions, and you actively contribute to the circular economy.
In addition, Solarix panels are designed with circularity as a starting point: modular, demountable and produced with a mounting system from 80% high-quality recycled aluminium from the Netherlands.
The advantages of a solar facade in circular construction at a glance:
Sustainable energy generation
Facade solar panels capture sunlight, even when the roof is in the shade, and thus produce significant sustainable energy. This reduces the dependency on fossil fuels and directly contributes to reducing the CO₂ emissions of the building.Efficient use of space
By integrating solar panels into the facade, you not only use the roof, but the entire building shell for energy generation. This is ideal for buildings where the roof is limited available due to technical installations, skylights or green areas. This allows you to make the most of the available space and increase the energy yield per square meter.Energy saving
Buildings with solar facades generate their own electricity, which reduces the dependency on the traditional energy network and improves the energy performance of the building.Circular economy
Solarix facade solar panels are modular and individually removable, making it easy to replace damaged or outdated panels. This extends the lifespan of the facade and makes it easier to recover valuable materials and recycle, which significantly reduces waste flows.Aesthetics
A Solarix solar facade is not only functional, but also a stylish design element. Thanks to different colours, structures and sizes, each building gets a unique, sustainable look.Increasing affordability of solar facades
Thanks to technological development and economies of scale, the costs of facade-integrated solar panels have fallen sharply, making solar facades financially interesting for larger and aesthetically high-quality construction projects.
Support for sustainability standards and certifications
A solar facade from Solarix not only contributes to circular construction, but also supports the achievement of important sustainability standards and certifications. For example, the facade helps to meet the BENG requirements by significantly increasing the share of renewable energy in a building. This directly contributes to a lower energy requirement and better energy performance.
In addition, Solarix facade panels support the achievement of sustainability certificates such as BREEAM. Thanks to the availability of an independent Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), project developers and architects can demonstrate the environmental impact of the solar facade in a transparent manner. This makes it easier to earn points for material use, circularity and energy efficiency within certification processes.
By choosing a Solarix solar facade, you are not only making an aesthetic and sustainable choice, but you are also actively contributing to meeting the highest sustainability criteria in the construction sector.
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Circular construction starts at the facade.
Curious about what a Solarix solar facade can do for your circular construction project? Contact our engineering team – we are happy to think along with you.
