Lugano, Switzerland – Marcello La Rosa of Glass to Power participated in the annual general assembly of the European MC2.0 project, held on June 25 and 26 at the headquarters of SUPSI (University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland) in Lugano. The event represented an important opportunity for meeting and discussion among the numerous partners involved in this ambitious project, aimed at revolutionizing the photovoltaic sector through innovation and sustainability. Furthermore, the assembly was preceded by a workshop also held in Lugano on June 24, focused on product circularity and eco-design.

The European project MC2.0 is revolutionizing the way we think about solar energy and building. The goal is to make solar panels an integral part of roofs, facades, and even windows, drastically lowering costs and making this technology accessible to everyone.

For years, Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) has been considered an innovative but too expensive solution. The MC2.0 project aims to introduce a new approach: mass customization. This approach involves the creation of semi-finished products adaptable on demand to each building, like a tailor-made suit. Such a solution, implemented from a pilot to an industrial scale, will allow costs to be lowered and production to be accelerated.

The MC2.0 consortium, composed of both cutting-edge research institutes and companies whose core business is BIPV, is working to overcome the barriers that have hindered the development of integrated photovoltaics, such as high costs and the complexities of product certification. The goal is to propose solar solutions that are aesthetically pleasing, economically advantageous, and easy to install. Since 2023, Glass to Power has been an active partner in the MC2.0 consortium.

Within this collaborative context, representatives of the various partners, including Glass to Power with its expertise in the development of innovative photovoltaic glass such as Heli-On, made a fundamental contribution to the discussions and strategies outlined during the General Assembly.

During the two days of work, participants had the opportunity to:

  • Share progress in the development and application of various integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solutions.
  • Engage with international partners from different areas of expertise, fostering knowledge exchange and the identification of new synergies for future collaborations.
  • Actively contribute to defining the next phases of the MC2.0 project, ensuring that innovation in integrated photovoltaics and mass customization remains a central pillar in the search for more efficient and sustainable building solutions.

The participation of Glass to Power, along with the other members of the MC2.0 consortium, reflects the collective commitment to the research and development of cutting-edge solutions for sustainable architecture. We are proud to contribute to a project that embodies the vision of a future where buildings are not just places to live and work, but true actors in energy production and environmental protection.

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