Glass to Power’s Heli-On photovoltaic glazings represent the evolution of glass for sustainable architecture. They integrate the performance of a traditional insulating glass unit (IGU) with the ability to produce energy, without aesthetic compromises. Every square meter thus becomes glass with photovoltaic cells, transforming passive surfaces into active elements capable of generating electricity and contributing to regenerative and self-sufficient architecture.
Technology Designed for nZEB Buildings
Heli-On is the innovative solution designed for the new generation of nZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) buildings, capable of integrating photovoltaic technology directly into the insulating glass unit (IGU). This innovation transforms glazed surfaces into active systems capable of generating energy, thanks to the use of monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, synonymous with reliability, efficiency, and high performance.
Minimal aesthetic impact, minimalist design, energy efficiency, high luminosity, and thermal and acoustic insulation performance comparable to that of a traditional IGU: Glass to Power’s transparent photovoltaic glazing is the best solution for curtain walls, glass roofs, or greenhouses.
Furthermore, Heli-On is easily and perfectly integrable with lighting systems, cooling systems, Venetian blinds, and other active technologies.
How Heli-On works
THE CORE TECHNOLOGY
The core of Heli-On technology lies in its structure: the photovoltaic cells are housed within the frame of the photovoltaic insulating glass unit (IGU), in an airtight environment protected from humidity and atmospheric agents. This configuration allows the functional properties of the glass to remain intact.
INTEGRATION WITH THE GLASS UNIT
While producing energy, Heli-On adapts to every architectural and climatic requirement of the project. This technology guarantees energy production without compromising the fundamental functionalities and configurations of the insulating glass unit (IGU), maintaining unaltered its thermal insulation, acoustic, and solar control properties. It’s a glass system with photovoltaic cells designed to elevate building efficiency.
Heli-On is compatible with double or triple glazing, and with special treatments such as tempering, selective, or low-emissivity coatings, without compromising the glass’s functionality. It’s a technology that doesn’t replace architecture but enhances it, offering glass for sustainable architecture with advanced design.
Tailor-Made
Heli-On is available in standard sizes (32 mm / 52 mm / 100 mm / 150 mm) or customized to best suit project specifications.
Versatile
Heli-On is suitable for curtain walls, skylights, glass roofs, and other architectural applications.
Durable
Integration into the insulating glass protects the photovoltaic cells, ensuring long-term performance and durability.
Efficient
Heli-On guarantees high energy efficiency, with performances reaching up to 75 W/m2, offering a clear advantage over “transparent photovoltaic” technologies based on amorphous silicon, both in terms of yield and optical quality.
Heli-On overcomes the compromise of the most efficient yet less transparent solutions on the market: where laminated cells darken and visually weigh down the design, Heli-On offers maximum transparency and minimal design. It interacts with buildings and their occupants, providing the best design solution for demanding architectural contexts.
Minimal Design
The frame housing the photovoltaic cells is discreet, capable of preserving the building’s aesthetics with its elegant and minimalist design. A fundamental plus for applications in glass for sustainable architecture.
A Sustainable Choice for High-Energy-Efficiency Buildings
Heli-On glazings are glass for sustainable architecture capable of producing renewable energy and improving the energy efficiency of buildings, actively contributing to achieving nZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) to Positive Energy Building standards.
Unlike traditional insulating glass units, Heli-On is an active photovoltaic insulating glass unit that not only offsets its own carbon footprint but also significantly helps reduce that of the entire building.
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