Fraunhofer ISE, Germany
Reference - Europe
70 TPedge modules on the Fraunhofer ISE façade in Freiburg
It is only recently that 70 TPedge photovoltaic modules have adorned the external façade of Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) laboratory in Freiburg, Germany. These modules are a joint development between Bystronic glass and the Fraunhofer ISE. Ten of these modules were already integrated into the façade in 2013 and still they continue to work reliably. A further 60 modules will now follow.
The TPedge modules are the result of a long lasting project that has been running for several years with the objective of finding a less expensive, faster and more simple PV module production.
Instead of taking the necessary 12 minutes to produce a PV module when adopting the standard process, a TPedge module can be produced within cycle times of less than one minute. “A modified TPS® insulating glass line along with a robot can accurately position the adhesive points with exceptional precision in terms of millimeters. This enables all insulating glass manufacturers to now be able to produce TPedge modules, and therefore expand their market“, explained Tobias Neff, Solar Product Manager at Bystronic glass.
“TPS insulating glass has been tried and tested on a global scale, which gives tremendous advantages, as it has proven itself resistant in a variety of temperatures and diverse weather conditions.”
Similar references
Viridian Glass, Australia
#architectural #automation #COMFORT #glass quality #IG unit #insulating glass #reference
As building regulations require more energy-efficient glass, Viridian Glass has stepped up its game. Purchasing Glaston’s COMFORT BOX IG manufacturing line enables its Woodville plant in Adelaide to meet burgeoning demands with visibly better quality and shorter lead times. “High quality insulated glass is the future in Australia,” says, National Operational Excellence Manager, Tarun Bhatia at Viridian Glass.
Read moreVitropor, Portugal
#appliances #architectural #automation #Automotive #flat glass laminating #flat glass tempering #glass processing #glass tempering #iControL #laminating #ProL #reference #RHC #safety glass #tempered glass #upgrades
“When we buy a new TV or piece of furniture for our home, it gives us good vibes – a nice feeling. In a similar way, we chose to upgrade our tempering furnace to make things easier and better for our team, so their work would be more enjoyable,” says Pedro Aguilar, Managing Director of Vitropor.
Read morePavle, Serbia
#architectural #automation #flat glass tempering #glass tempering #iControL #Jumbo Series #reference #safety glass #tempered glass
“With our Glaston Jumbo furnace and insulating line, we can now produce the biggest IG units in the Balkans, and our business is taking off internationally. The line helps us serve architects who want ever-larger, top-quality windows for offices, schools and even shopping malls with glass sizes up to 3.5 meters or more,” says Jelena Blagojevic, Marketing Manager of Pavle.
Read moreArticles
Key applications of automation in glass processing
What glass processes gain the most from automation? In this blog, we’ll focus on some of the particularly promising application areas. As we discovered in the...
Read moreWhy embrace glass processing automation?
When finding, training and retaining personnel for routine jobs is a challenge, processing automation offers a game-changing solution. But other drivers are also...
Read moreThe rise of thin triple insulating glass units: An industry game-changer
The push for better thermal performance in insulating glass units (IGUs) is greater than ever. For example, the 2024 Energy Star guidelines in the U.S. have set...
Read more