ContactIn-roof systems, cladding and facades, curtain walls and glazing. Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) specified for architects, developers and contractors where the solar installation is also the building envelope — not an addition to it.
Solar modules installed within the roof plane, replacing conventional tiles or slates. Flush with the roofline — no visible mounting system. Suitable for pitched roofs on residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes where appearance is a priority or where conservation area restrictions apply. MCS-certified, weathertight to BS 5534.
Photovoltaic modules replacing rainscreen cladding panels on commercial and residential facades. Monocrystalline, thin-film and coloured PV options allow architectural flexibility. East and west-facing facades are viable — generation profile spread across the day suits buildings with consistent daytime demand.
Semi-transparent PV laminated into curtain wall and atrium glazing. Provides solar control and daylighting management whilst generating electricity. Spandrel panel replacement in existing curtain wall systems. Custom cell density and transparency levels — specified to meet both energy performance and daylight factor targets.
Bespoke BIPV elements for signature projects — canopies, sunshading louvres, feature canopies and non-standard building geometries. Custom module sizing and framing. Designed from first principles to achieve the architectural intent whilst maximising generation from available surfaces. Each project individually engineered.
When BIPV replaces the cladding or roofing material that would have been specified anyway, the net additional cost is substantially lower than a retrofit solar installation. The comparison is BIPV vs conventional material — not BIPV vs nothing.
On-site renewable generation requirements in planning conditions, EPC targets and Part L compliance are addressed without visible bolt-on technology. BIPV contributes to SAP/SBEM calculations and BREEAM credits.
No visible mounting rails or racking. Module format, colour and transparency are controlled. Conservation areas, listed building settings and design-led schemes can incorporate generation without visual compromise.
Generation potential assessment, product type recommendation, indicative yield modelling and early-stage cost input. Output: feasibility report for planning and client.
Detailed module specification, structural interface design, electrical single-line diagrams and DNO pre-application advice. NBS specification clauses provided.
Full electrical design, inverter and storage specification, detailed structural drawings and coordination with envelope contractor programme.
Installation management, site supervision, DNO application management, protection relay commissioning and MCS certification.
O&M documentation, monitoring platform setup, generation reporting and post-occupancy review against modelled yield.
BIPV works best when it is part of the design from the start. If you have a project at feasibility or concept stage, talk to us now — we'll provide product options, indicative yield modelling and early cost input without charge.
