Panel · 30–50 mm
Panelised — indicative fig. C·39
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon Data pending Per-m² sourceCompressive 1000MPa StructuralDesign life 30yr
Building-integrated photovoltaic panels that combine facade or roof cladding with solar generation.
01 Physical
Density 1480kg/m3
Specific gravity 2.5
Porosity 0%
Water absorption 0.01%
Hardness 6.5
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Good
pH tolerance 5-9
Surface roughness 0.5µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 120MPa
Compressive strength 1000MPa
Flexural strength 150MPa
Shear strength 80MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.22
Impact resistance Grade A
Creep resistance Excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 1W/m·K
Specific heat 840J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 9×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class A1
Fire resistance level Non-combustible
Ignition temp 600°C
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 400kgCO2e/m²
Carbon footprint 450
Embodied energy 3000MJ/kg
Water footprint 2000L/kg
Recyclability 90%
Recycled content 20%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 65
VOC emissions 0.1
Toxicity rating Low
LEED contribution 7
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 30
Maintenance interval 6
Warranty period 25
Material cost (range) 400-800
Material cost (per unit) 600
Lead time 8-12 weeks
Lifecycle cost 850
Annual maintenance 5
Market availability Good
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Dual functionality - energy generation plus building envelope
- 25-30 year design life with warranties
- Reduces building operational energy costs
- Contributes to Green Star and NABERS ratings
- Customisable aesthetics and transparency
- Proven technology with established supply chains
- Government incentives available (STCs)
- Low maintenance requirements
Constraints
- High initial capital cost (AUD $550-1100/m² installed)
- Custom sizes increase costs and lead times
- Efficiency decreases with temperature (-0.4%/°C)
- Complex integration with building systems
- Limited local manufacturing capability
- Certification requirements for each size variation
- Potential for delamination in humid conditions (PVB)
- Lower efficiency than standard roof-mounted PV
08 Applications
A1 Building facades and curtain walls
A2 Skylights and atriums
A3 Canopies and shading devices
A4 Balustrades and safety barriers
A5 Roof-integrated systems
A6 Commercial building envelopes
A7 Zero-energy building designs
A8 Architectural feature elements
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.