New mounting systems for solar facades

Tuesday, 17. October 2023
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm BST, London | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm CEST, Berlin, Paris, Madrid | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EEST, Athens

In this pv magazine Webinar, we’ll discuss the differences compared to rooftop installations of PV systems including live demonstration of demo components/system which provide details about the application fields and assembly options, as well as the market perspective.

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The solar sector is seeing growth across all areas, and facade-mounted solar PV systems are seeing growth as larger modules, falling prices, and higher-efficiencies boost outcomes and see rapid returns on investment.

Facade-mounted solar PV systems also offer a number of advantages for owners and developers, including adding application areas to existing buildings with varying structures, and more.

In addition, facade-mounted solar PV systems can be installed on buildings with both large faces with useful orientation, along with rooftop systems, such as commercial buildings, or limited rooftop space. Finally, through innovation in the area, installation costs are falling as the industry finds new easier options for mounting PV systems.

In this pv magazine Webinar, with initiative partner K2 Systems, we’ll get to know building kits and components K2 offers, and discuss the differences compared to rooftop installations of PV systems. Matthias Rentschler, chief technology officer at K2 Systems, will present a live demonstration of demo components/system, provide details about the application fields and assembly options, as well as the market perspective, streaming new products from K2’s headquarters.

In addition, Ronald Laude, civil engineer and team lead engineering from K2 system will explain the Eurocode specifications on facade installations – plus a closer look on wind loads at facades.

Further details on anti-slip devices, safety levels, and fire protection options will also be discussed, making the session suitable for both installers, distributors, EPCs, and solar module manufacturers.

pv magazine Webinar content:

Introduction to the evolving wall facade market for solar
Eurocode specifications for facade installations and wind loading
Details on K2 Systems’ new WallPV mounting system
Livestream of new products
Q&A

Questions can be submitted beforehand or during the webinar through a chat window. Tristan Rayner, editor at pv magazine, will be the moderator of this webinar.

Registration for this pv magazine Webinar is free of charge.

Speakers

Matthias Rentschler | Chief Technology Officer, K2 Systems

Matthias Rentschler is chief technology officer at K2 Systems since 2022, and has previously been head of product management for the company before this. Matthias has also had years of experience in the timber and wood production industry.

Ronald Laude | Civil engineer and team lead engineering, K2 Systems

Ronald Laude has degree of studies and diploma in civil engineering with focus structural analysis and load capacity of buildings and structures. He is a special engineering for buildings and lightweight structures including development of PV mounting systems in roofing, ground mounted and façade. He has worked in R&D for K2 Systems since 2016 – focus rooftop.

Moderators

Tristan Rayner | Editor, pv magazine

After studying Electrical Engineering, Tristan Rayner turned his attention to editorial roles. Prior to joining pv magazine in 2020, he was managing editor and founding editor of culture, tech and sport publications in Australia, and later contributed to publications including Android Authority, AFP, ZDNet, and YouTube channel The Friday Checkout, among other roles.