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In the building envelope, PV is a natural for Dual-axis solar tracker
fenestration applications; especially, thin- AllEarth Renewables’ L20 Solar Tracker utilizes their pole-mounted tracking system and enables

ilm modules and other new technologies higher power 72-cell modules, increasing the tracker advantage, while reducing material use and
replacing conventional glass with energy hardware costs. he L20 will be available as a complete package to installers and developers in January
producing glass. he functionality of glass 2016, allowing the product to be quoted now for project development. he new landscape orientation
as a cost-efective building material is fur- option also improves wind loading, increases the height of the bottom row of panels from the ground,

ther enhanced by incorporating PV. While and is visually appealing in the landscape orientation, particularly for residential uses. he AllEarth
the addition of solar modules does add cost Solar Tracker uses GPS and wireless technology to follow the sun throughout the day, producing up to
initially, it is less expensive in the long run, 45% more energy than rooftop solar.

than other building materials such as gran- AllEarth Renewables | www.allearthrenewables.com
ite, because it has the double function of
generating electrical power.
Any conventional glass application can

be replaced with BIPV modules having the
same structural and thermal characteris-
tics. his type of application can reduce the
building’s energy consumption down to

net-zero which means the building can pro-
duce at least as much energy as it uses.

Building envelope installations include PV

modules integrated into the following alu-
minum fenestration products:
• Curtain Walls
• Window Walls

• Sloped Glazing
• Sunscreens
• Skylights
• Related Products

BIPV fenestration applications are posi-
tioned for very signiicant growth in the
United States.

Department of Energy (DOE)
he DOE conducts fundamental and ap-
plied R&D on advanced materials and en-

ergy-eicient window components, as well
as curtain wall systems, and has dedicated
test facilities at Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory. hey are exploring new pho-

tovoltaics and daylighting technologies, as Integrated Bonding
well as high performance glass coatings and
Electrochromic "smart" windows in existing

and new buildings.
As stated earlier, the Department of
Energy has established a goal of having
net-zero energy buildings for all new com-
When It Comes to Designing Integrated Bonding Solutions,
mercial buildings by 2025. Net-zero energy
buildings means buildings must produce at Team Up with the Best.
least as much energy as they use. Photovol-
taic modules integrated into fenestration
Do not jeopardize the integrity and safety of your PV system by using anything less than the best. Wiley,
products, as well as applied to rooftops and
installed in solar ields are all expected to a BURNDY® product line, is a cost effective and viable solution for your integrated bonding needs.
contribute very signiicantly to achieving The Wiley integrated bonding solutions feature the industry leading WEEB® (Washer, Electrical
this goal.
Equipment Bond) patented embedment technology. The WEEB® technology provides
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Richard Voreis is the CEO
of Consulting Collaborative.
Consulting Collaborative is

a national management con-
sulting irm focused on the
non-residential building con-
struction market segment

serving architects, contrac-
tors, building product manufacturers, trade associa-
tions, and companies supporting the industry.

Consulting Collaborative
www.burndy.com
www.consulting-collaborative.com
© BURNDY LLC, 2015

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