Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV Powered by NEXBuilding

Provides power generating solutions for vertical and horizontal applications

 Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV Powered by NEXBuilding
BIPV stands for Building Integrated Photovoltaics
(BIPV) and refers to a building component which
has been enhanced to perform as a renewable
energy-generating material in addition to being
an integrated part of the architecture and
building facade. Examples include windows,
sunshades, spandrel glass and skylights.
Our latest development Pilkington Sunplus BIPV,
™
provides power-generating, architectural
glass solutions for both vertical and horizontal
applications, allowing building proprietors
and developers to turn buildings into power-
generating assets. Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV
combines the proven reliability and efficiency
of crystalline silicon technology with the world’s
leading glass brand.
PV Vision
PV Vision refers to Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV
with a high degree of transparency. It can be
supplied in either a single laminated format or
as an integrated Insulating Glass Unit (IGU);
providing a unique combination of attractive
aesthetics, effective daylighting, superior thermal
performance and high power density.
Key Benefits
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Seamless Integration:
Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV is designed for ease
of integration into the design of a building,
allowing for desired combination of aesthetics
and performance.
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Custom Design: Partial and full layout of
PV-cells allow for flexible design.
Indoor perspective.
Reliability: Pilkington Sunplus BIPV
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uses proven monocrystalline silicon PV cell
technology for quality, durability,
and performance.
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Attractive Aesthetics: Effective glare
control, reducing the need for internal blinds.
Sustainability: Pilkington Sunplus BIPV
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can assist with the LEED and BREEAM
certification process towards a Net-Zero
Building, improving the sustainability
credentials of a building.
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Compelling Economics: Typical project
payback is under 10 years due to
factors including:
– d
 ownsizing of HVAC system,
– m
 inimizing blinds and sunshades,
– r educed operating costs,
– v alue of energy generation,
– p
 ossibility of incentives for PV available
to both property owners and building
developers.
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External Testing: NEXBuilding PV technolo-
gy has been corroborated by the Lawrence
Berkley National Laboratory. The study con-
cluded that the integration of the technology
into an insulated glass unit allowed for:
– more than 16% savings in net electricity use,*
– u
 p to a 6% savings in HVAC energy usage
(year-round average),*
– 2
 0% improvement in Solar Heat Gain
Coefficient (SHGC), equivalent to g-value
in Europe (SHGC / g-value can be further
reduced with the use of high-performance
glass coatings),
– a
 n effective balance of high power density
and light transmittance.
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Certification: Modules have been tested and
certified by KIWA according to:
– IEC 61215:2005 / EN 61215:2005 Crystal-
line silicon terrestrial PV modules (Design
qualification and type approval),
– IEC 61730-1:2013 / EN 61730-1/A2:2013
PV module safety qualification (Require-
ments for construction),
– IEC 61730-2:2012 / EN 61730-2/A1:2012
PV module safety qualification (Require-
ments for testing).
* Values are specific to the study performed and will vary based
on the amount of NEXBuilding PowerView® integrated into the
building facade.
Reference Design Electrical Specification PV Module Design Constraints

Dimensions PV Module

Length 1540 mm Typical PV Laminate Thickness 9.5 mm

Width 1020 mm Recommended Min IGU Thickness* 30 mm
Electrical Specification Weight 23 kg/m²

Power Pmax 120 W Junction Box

Efficiency 8.8 % Length 106 mm
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 22.2 V Width 13 mm
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 7.1 A
Height 16 mm
Max Power Voltage (Vmp) 18.2 V Junction box.
Diode Qty Per Junction Box 1
Max Power Current (Imp) 6.6 A
Junction Boxes Per Module Variable
Temperature Performance
Certification
Coefficient of Pmax −0.40% / °C
IEC 61215:2005, IEC 61703-1:2013,
Coefficient of Voc −0.30% / °C IEC 61703-2:2012
Coefficient of Isc +0.05% / °C
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 alue corresponds to a 9.5 mm outboard laminate assembled
Materials Specification to a 4 mm inboard lite.
PV Type Monocrystalline
PV Strip 3 × 156 mm
PV Gap 2.8 mm
PV Coverage 51%
Interlayer PVB
Junction Box Edge Mounted

Indicative data depending upon module design.

PV Module and Junction Box

The junction box is attached to the edge of the

module and the number of junction boxes will
depend on the design and associated electrical
parameters. Where one junction box is required
it will be placed in the middle of the unit. Where
two junction boxes are required, they are placed
approximately at a 1/3 and 2/3 across the width
of the module.

PV Module with junction box (edge connector) and junction box.

 Optical and Thermal Performance
Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV can be customised
to offer optimum values in light transmission
in the visible and g-values. By combining the
PV laminate with both thermal and solar-
control coatings in an IGU, architects and
façade engineers can create a pleasant indoor
environment whilst adding a power-generation
feature to the building.
How it works
Pilkington Optiwhite™ allows maximum solar
energy transmission which the crystalline
silicon PV cells in the laminate convert
into electricity. The coating in the IGU
controls solar heat radiation from the sun by
reflectance, transmittance and absorptance.

The Pilkington range of energy-efficient and

solar control coatings combine high light
transmittance, colour neutrality and typically
Ug-values of 1.0 - 1.1 W/m²K.

Outside Inside

A solar-control or low-e
coating on either 4 mm
Pilkington Optifloat™ Clear or
4 mm Pilkington Optiwhite™
substrate

4 mm Pilkington Optiwhite™

1.5 mm Laminate
Including PV Cells
Insulating Glazing Unit
4 mm Pilkington Optiwhite™ 16 mm Cavity

Insulating Glass Unit incorporating Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV and coated solar control or low-e glass.

Optical modelling using different Pilkington energy-efficient products. Calculations are made according to EN410 / EN673.

Product g-value ER LT LR out

Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV 0,49 0,08 0,44 0,08

Pilkington Sunplus BIPV in IGU
™

Pilkington Optitherm™ S1 Plus (4 mm) 0,26 0,13 0,37 0,11

Pilkington Optitherm™ S1 (4 mm) 0,23 0,14 0,34 0,12
Pilkington Optitherm™ S3 T (4 mm) 0,31 0,11 0,39 0,09
Pilkington Suncool™ One 60/40 (6 mm) 0,29 0,12 0,29 0,10
Pilkington Suncool 70/40 (4 mm)
™
0,26 0,12 0,35 0,09
Pilkington Optifloat™ Clear (4 mm) 0,40 0,08 0,40 0,10

NSG Group can assist with the modelling using different coatings combinations.
PV Spandrel
PV Spandrel is the name given to
Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV when it is
supplied in a spandrel BIPV solution. With
100% PV cell coverage, the spandrel product
is an architecturally appealing, high power
density, opaque solution with approximately
18% module efficiency. The PV spandrel is
designed to complement the semi-transparent
Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV (PV Vision),
increasing the overall energy performance
of the building.

Key Benefits
The Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV Spandrel
solutions provide all the PV Vision benefits,
as well as:
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delivers higher power density combined with
appealing aesthetics,
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can be effectively integrated into the design
of a building on its own, or combined with
PV Vision enabling higher glass to wall ratio,
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flexible design layout of cells is possible
in a range of colours, to suit custom
aesthetic requirements.
Image for illustration purposes only.

Reference Design Electrical Specification PV Module Design Constraints

Dimensions PV Module

Length 1060 mm Typical PV Laminate Thickness 11 mm

Width 822 mm Recommended Min IGU Thickness* 31 mm
Electrical Specification Weight 23 kg/m²

Power Pmax 160 W Junction Box

Efficiency 18.4% Length 106 mm
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 22.2 V Width 13 mm
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 9.3 A
Height 16 mm
Max Power Voltage (Vmp) 18.4 V
Diode Qty Per Junction Box 1
Max Power Current (Imp) 8.7 A
Junction Boxes Per Module Variable
Temperature Performance
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 alue corresponds to a 11 mm outboard laminate assembled
Coefficient of Pmax −0.40% / °C
to a 4 mm inboard lite.
Coefficient of Voc −0.30% / °C
Coefficient of Isc +0.05% / °C

Materials Specification

PV Type Monocrystalline
PV Strip 30 × 156 mm
100% (except
PV Coverage
edge area)
Interlayer PVB
Junction Box Edge Mounted

Indicative data depending upon module design.

Manufacturing Excellence

Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV is combined with
the latest technologically advanced glass from
the Pilkington glass range. We use the latest
technology combined with over a 100 years
of manufacturing experience and processing
glass to deliver fault-free, clear and durable
end products. After the lamination process the
module is as robust as a normal glass laminate
and can be processed into an IGU, which is then
installed in a window frame.
Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV can be delivered in
different dimensions for a variety of applications
across the building skin, both vertically and
horizontally. The dimensions and lay-out of the
strings will ultimately determine the electrical
parameters of the module. NSG Group can
provide assistance throughout the module
design process and support in the energy yield
estimate of the building by supplying energy
prediction models.

Design Flexibility
Pilkington Sunplus™ BIPV solutions can be
customized to achieve desired combinations
of aesthetics, thermal performance, effective
daylighting, glare control and power generation.
The layout of the strings can be tailored to
create a visually stunning look that enhances
the appearance of buildings:
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cell-to-cell gaps can be adjusted,
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colours can be blended.

Customised PV spandrel in grey colour.

For further information visit our website or contact:

Thomas Braun
T: +49 6887 30321
M: +49 175 4395467
E: Thomas.Braun@nsg.com
W: pilkington.com
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Images for illustration purposes only.

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