Photovoltaics integrated into the roofing panel (BIPV)

EnergyPeak is a true Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) product. This means the standing seam panels that create a high performance metal roof system are the very same panels that generate photovoltaic power.

EnergyPeak panels are manufactured in the factory by adhering UNI-SOLAR thin-film solar laminate
directly onto the surface of the standing seam roof panel to create a singular composite
photovoltaic roof panel. This composite photovoltaic roof panel is amazingly strong, having been tested and proven to withstand wind speeds in excess of 160 mph.

Thin-film solar laminate is a perfect match for standing seam

The form, flexibility and durability of EnergyPeak’s thin-film solar laminate makes it ideal for standing seam metal roofs.

The flat surface area between standing seams provides the perfect channel to receive the laminate. Plus, the laminate is flexible and durable enough to accommodate curved roof designs and a standing seam roof’s thermal expansion and contraction.

Thin-film photovoltaic vs. polycrystalline silicon

Polycrystalline silicon photocells are heavy and fragile. In roofing applications, polycrystalline photocells usually require additional structure to support their weight. Installations also require roof penetrations – never a good idea for a high performance roofs.

Instead, EnergyPeak lightweight thin-film laminates require no roof penetrations and no additional structural support. Plus, thin-film laminates maintain a roof’s serviceability.

Efficient solar power generation

Compared to any other technology, including polycrystalline silicon, EnergyPeak’s solar laminate, manufactured by UNI-SOLAR, achieves higher relative efficiency under high temperatures and low light - as much as 20% more. This remarkable efficiency makes EnergyPeak solar roof systems a practical choice even for buildings located in cloudy geographies.

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