Suncell’s role is to develop, for each project, the best possible solution that takes into account the sometimes contradictory wishes and constraints of all stakeholders in an active building envelope project:
Type of constraint
Stakeholders / basis
Energy and financial aspects:
Overall system cost (photovoltaic panels, substructure and electrical connection)
Annual electricity production target
Client / project owner
Architect
General contractor
Legislative/normative framework and applicable regulations
Constructive aspects:
Aesthetics / visual appearance
Integration into the building volume
Fire safety, structural stability
Client/project owner and/or architect
Local authorities
Applicable regulations
Technical/industrial aspects:
Production constraints
Constraints due to standards
Technical possibilities
Suppliers (glass, cells, etc.)
Production lines:
Prototyping in Switzerland (Suncell – Villeneuve/VD)