From pv magazine France
Iko, a French company specializing in the waterproofing of flat roofs, is expanding its PV offerings. The company, which operates two factories in Tourville-la-Rivière and Courchelettes, has launched new, lightweight, flexible adhesive PV modules alongside its framed solar panels.
“With a weight of approximately 2.5 kg/m², the Iko Excel Solar series is ideal for renovations of roof terraces which cannot support the load of framed solar panels and mounting systems,” France Rolland Colin, PV product manager at Iko, told pv magazine.
Colin said the new modules are also suitable for new buildings, particularly sloping or curved rooftops. The manufacturer claims the modules can be installed in a single layer or a double layer directly by the waterproofer.
They feature crystalline silicon cells and are manufactured by subcontractors in Asia. They are available in power ranges from 100 W to 520 W for efficiencies of up to 18.3%.
“The other advantage is that its installation can be done directly by the waterproofers after our technical team has taken care of the layout,” Colin said. “This was, our customers only need one service provider.”
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Framed solar panels are not heavy. I hope this is not an excuse to charge more. Now if anyone wants to get rid of laws requiring heavy steel substructures, that would be win win
Well, their other installs can’t do worse than self-shading deterrent strips over conduit. I can hope to see a wind driven bellows on the side of the building for ventilation?