Duffel, May 2008 --- After having installed the largest photovoltaic roof installation in Belgium on their 16 000 m² new warehouse, Reynaers Aluminium, a leading European supplier of innovative and sustainable architectural aluminium solutions, demonstrates their commitment to the Kyoto targets. Reynaers promotes green energy in their latest product assortment of Curtain Walls (CW 60 Solar) and Brise Soleil (BS Solar), due to be released in June and in the 4th quarter of 2008 respectively.
The development of sustainable building solutions forms an integral part of their social responsibility. The launch of CW 60 Solar and BS Solar follows on other recent innovations such as highly insulated aluminium profiles, external sun screens that enhance the energy efficiency of buildings and double-facade solutions. Combinations of the available products are made easy, allowing optimal energy benefit at the best cost; all without losing aesthetic appeal.
Curtain walls to meet high green energy and aesthetic standards
Their latest offering is a comprehensive solution consisting of a Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Curtain wall and Brise Soleil. Their CW 60 Solar consists of a new curtain wall profile, offering both an aesthetically pleasing as well as a high tech green energy solution. Several innovative features will allow the integration of PV panels. The horizontal transoms of the CW 60 Solar profiles are asymmetrical to provide space for the photovoltaic panel box and for storing the required electric cabling, making the installation of the panels very convenient.
At the same time the vertical mullion profile is equipped with a cable channel covered with a neat clip-on finishing profile. The cabling channel is positioned at the inside of the building, running from the floor to the ceiling. This provides easy installation and maintenance of electrical connections and the passage of cabling.
The new pressure plates are designed with minimal height to maximise sunshine absorption and minimise shading on the photovoltaic cells. The system comes with new accessories to allow a watertight passage of cables from the wet external zone to the inside of the building without limiting the efficient drainage of the CW 60 system.
The benefits of the system are substantial. Not only does it offer the production of renewable energy, but it is also fully compatible with the existing CW 50 and CW 60 for mixed facades. This allows builders and architects to apply various combinations for best creative and functional effect and to integrate the standard CW 60’s dilatation, drainage and insulation benefits into the CW 60 Solar application.
New Brise Soleil to strengthen corporate image on ecological values
The Brise Soleil Solar solution will be made available during the last quarter of 2008 and builds on the same principles as the CW 60 Solar. An integrated solution is provided, guiding the cables of the photovoltaic module through channels in the Brise Soleil profiles and offering watertight passage of cables into the building. The BS Solar is based on the existing BS 100 with glass panels. It allows its 300 mm high, semi transparent photovoltaic modules that could rotate to exploit the most efficient angle for sunshine absorption.
By installing these systems, corporate customers could strengthen their corporate image by making a tangible statement about its ecological values and beliefs.
Ms Martine Reynaers, CEO of Reynaers Aluminium explains: “We want to visibly demonstrate our commitment to the principles of the Kyoto Accord by increasingly focussing on the delivery of complete, energy efficient aluminium solutions to the building industry. By doing so, we stay abreast with the latest trends in the industry while simultaneously entrenching our position as a thought leader in this dynamic field”.