Efficient. Powerful. Reliable.
Introducing Solstex®. A building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) facade system designed to harness the power of the sun, stand up to the harshest of climates, and bring unparalleled design flexibility to your building. Its lightweight, large-format design is easier to install compared to leading competitors, and works seamlessly with the entire family of Elemex® facade systems.
Features and Benefits of a BIPV Solar Facade
Leed Compliance
Leed Compliance
Use of the Solstex Facade System lessens a building’s dependence on energy generated by fossil fuels and can earn up to five LEED credits.
Leed Compliance
Use of the Solstex Facade System lessens a building’s dependence on energy generated by fossil fuels and can earn up to five LEED credits.
Reliable Return/High Return
Reliable Return/High Return
The Solstex Facade System generates energy savings that will have covered the cost of installation after 10-12 years.
Reliable Return/High Return
The Solstex Facade System generates energy savings that will have covered the cost of installation after 10-12 years.
Design Flexibility
Design Flexibility
Leveraging Elemex’s proprietary Unity® technology, Solstex can be seamlessly integrated with other Elemex® facade systems to provide flush planes and unparalleled design flexibility.
Design Flexibility
Leveraging Elemex’s proprietary Unity® technology, Solstex can be seamlessly integrated with other Elemex® facade systems to provide flush planes and unparalleled design flexibility.
Eco-Efficient
Eco-Efficient
With the smallest carbon footprint and lowest water usage during manufacturing, Solstex panels are the photovoltaic (PV) industry’s most eco-efficient.
Eco-Efficient
With the smallest carbon footprint and lowest water usage during manufacturing, Solstex panels are the photovoltaic (PV) industry’s most eco-efficient.
High-Efficiency
High-Efficiency
Solstex panels deliver significantly more energy than other PV panels, at up to 17.6 W/sq. ft.
High-Efficiency
Solstex panels deliver significantly more energy than other PV panels, at up to 17.6 W/sq. ft.
Weather Resistant
Weather Resistant
Solstex panels have been independently tested and certified to provide reliable performance that exceeds IEC standards in high temperature, high humidity, and extreme weather, including rain and snow.
Weather Resistant
Solstex panels have been independently tested and certified to provide reliable performance that exceeds IEC standards in high temperature, high humidity, and extreme weather, including rain and snow.
Large Format
Large Format
Solstex large format panels maximize facade coverage and energy production.
Large Format
Solstex large format panels maximize facade coverage and energy production.
Lightweight
Lightweight
At a standard weight of less than 3.5 lbs per square foot, the Solstex Facade system is designed to make the installation as easy as possible.
Lightweight
At a standard weight of less than 3.5 lbs per square foot, the Solstex Facade system is designed to make the installation as easy as possible.
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Finish Specifications
Product Description + Basic Use
A pressure-equalized Rear Ventilated Rainscreen system for exterior or interior wall panel used in new construction or renovation, commercial and other applications. Typical uses include: exterior wall panels. Non-load bearing use only.
Composition + Materials
Solstex® Solar Panels consist of thin-film CdTe technology or crystalline silicone technology encapsulated between 2 sheets of heat-strengthened glass, adhered to our proprietary Unity® attachment technology.
Sizing + Details
Solstex® F-Series – 48.5” x 79” (1232mm x 2009mm)
Solstex® K-Series – 39.56” x 66.14” (1005mm x 1680mm)
Watts/Panel
Solstex® F-Series – 440-470 W
Solstex® K-Series – 263-289 W
Standard Thicknesses 1/4" (6mm), 5/16” (8mm)
Finish
F-Series - 1/8" (2.8 mm) heat-strengthened glass that presents as a gloss black.
K-Series - Made with 5/32" (4mm) Kromatix™ colored front glass with an opaque back glass.
Pre-Fabricated System
Elemex® delivers Solstex® solar panels to building sites through our network of agents and installers. The solar panels arrive as a pre-fabricated facade system on our Unity® platform, enabling the installer to quickly and accurately add a beautiful solar facade to any structure.
