Reference Project
Zero Carbon Building Systems Laboratory at ETH Zurich
Zürich, Schweiz
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Project Overview
Solskin’s latest product installation at ETH Zurich’s Zero Carbon Building Systems (ZCBS) Lab highlights its transition from a prototype to a fully industrialized solution, demonstrating its market readiness. It is being used as our test facade, allowing us to evaluate and verify lab results on energy efficiency, performance, and user interaction in real-world conditions. This marks a significant milestone toward the scalable deployment of Solskin on scale.
POWER IN NUMBERS
1.7
MWh
ANNUAL ENERGY SAVINGS
200
t Co2
ANNUAL EMISSION
SAVINGS
Context
With energy efficiency and sustainability becoming paramount for industrial buildings, the demand for innovative, adaptive solutions is greater than ever. This project was essential for advancing Solskin’s climate-adaptive facade technology toward system development and industrial readiness. Conducted at ETH Zurich’s Zero Carbon Building Systems (ZCBS) Lab, the initiative tested Solskin's adaptive PV technology in real-world conditions, focusing on performance metrics such as wind resistance, solar generation efficiency, module positioning, and shading control. Besides technical performance, the testing includes user comfort and experience The data collected validated earlier lab simulations and laid a solid groundwork for large-scale implementation.
Solskin Implementation
At ETH Zurich, Solskin’s test facade underwent a comprehensive evaluation to ensure optimal performance across varying environmental conditions. Key achievements included confirming the system's effectiveness in managing solar heat gain and enhancing overall energy efficiency. The facade's adaptability to changes in wind and sunlight was rigorously assessed, demonstrating its suitability for industrial-scale applications and informing critical technical improvements.
PROJECT DATA
Project:
Zero Carbon Building Systems Laboratory at ETH Zurich
Location:
Zürich, Schweiz
Investor:
ZSR supported by NCCR Digital Fabrication & Swiss Climate Foundation
Architect:
ZSR supported by Chair of Architecture and Building Systems
Project Type:
New Building
Institutional
SOLSKIN SPECIFICATIONS
Product type:
Solskin Comfort
Integration:
Facade
Modul Type:
Monocrystalline (black)
Solskin Surface:
25
m2
Number of Modules:
60
PROJECT STATUS / TIMELINE
In operation since June 2024
Project Results
This project at ETH Zurich validated our simulations and lab results, laying a solid foundation for the future industrialization of Solskin’s technology. The insights gained are anticipated to significantly lower energy consumption and cooling demands in subsequent applications, further solidifying Solskin as a scalable and sustainable solution for industrial buildings.
TECHNICAL EXECUTION
Unfortunately, no execution details are available.
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