Advantages of Southern Europe solar Curtain Wall

Why are curtain walls so popular in Europe?

Curtain walls are an increasingly demanded solution for building envelopes in the commercial sector. Despite the recent recession, curtain wall demand in Europe has continued to grow steadily. Office buildings constitute the predominant customer segment for curtain walls, accounting for over 55% of their European market share .

How can a curtain wall system increase solar power in tall buildings?

Increasing electrical generation and solar potential of tall buildings can therefore be attained by manipulation of the geometry and other design features of the facades, subject to visual and functional constraints, such as window design and positioning. A curtain wall system represents an efficient way to integrate photovoltaic modules.

What are the advantages of photovoltaic curtain wall?

Photovoltaic curtain wall may offeradvantages including reducing temperature rise of wall surface and consequently the heat-exchange between outdoor and indoor , offering sun-shading by utilizing semi-transparent photovoltaic panels, and can be utilised for aesthetic effects.

Do curtain walls reduce energy consumption?

Despite recent efforts on heat loss mitigation (relying on additional glass panes, coatings or thermal breaks to framing elements) curtain walls remain a significant contributor to the energy consumption of such buildings.