Invisible facade systems that generate power.

E-Architecture offer an innovative new product from the world leading Wurth Solar in Germany.

A new type of facade system, the product not only generates electricity but opens up new visual possibilities in facade design.

Würth Solar is the leading innovator in technology for generating photovoltaic energy has developed a new type of system with integration of its GeneCIS modules.   In a world-first, the ARTLine Invisible facade system includes the option of coloured CIS modules and innovative facade-mounted retaining system for rear-ventilated facades.

The modules are bonded to a support plate, which is hooked into a substructure. For the first time the entire substructure is completely concealed, which lends the whole facade a homogeneous and refined appearance.

The popularity of rear-ventilated curtain wall facades is growing, not least because of the diversity of design options which they allow.

Photovoltaic modules are becoming multifunctional building elements - they not only generate electricity, but also serve as weather protection and set aesthetic accents. Simultaneously, as part of the rear-ventilated curtain wall facade, they enable buildings' energy requirements to fall dramatically.

Long-lasting and profitable

The structural separation of thermal insulation and weatherproofing means that the system is extremely long-lasting and therefore highly profitable. The ventilation gap between the elements enables simple, concealed electrical cabling.

The active facade elements are fastened by means of clasp retainers. The specific weight of a module bonded to the support plate is comparatively low. This makes it possible to mount the elements on a very wide range of building materials, e.g. concrete, steel etc.

The solar modules' stable glass-glass composite guarantees resilience across the whole surface, as well as a long service life.

The low cost of installation is another advantage.  As the modules are completely prepared and bonded to the support plate all that needs to be done on the construction site is to hook them into the substructure and to connect the cables.

As installation is so quick and easy, this system is highly suitable for large and small facades alike.

Coloured modules

The modules can be coloured differently to suit requirements.

Besides the "original" black, the range includes the colours red, green, yellow, blue and white.

The integration of CIS modules, as the key components, into a rear-ventilated curtain wall facade by means of bonding, is a world-first and coloured modules top off these new possibilities.