We are beyond proud to have contributed to the first #BIPV project within the City of Los Angeles that fully encloses the building envelope.

PV Cells (photovalic cells) are integrated into the insulated glass units, which are installed within the unitized curtain wall. The PV curtainwall can be seen on the left side of most openings (as indicated by the darker glass).

Solmotiv Design managed the module design, certification, electrical system design, and permitting process.

Solmotiv designed the BIPV screenwall atop Long Island City’s Hunter’s Point North Tower, which is expected to be one of the largest affordable housing projects in NYC history.

This BIPV screenwall is constructed from solar panels that generate electricity from wall space which is otherwise unseen and unused. The BIPV screenwall also encapsulates the skyscraper’s HVAC and elevator machinery, among other things.

SolMotiv was retained to conduct a feasibility study to implement a solar microgrid to power 100% of an 850 acre private island resort’s needs. In a second phase of work SolMotiv faciilitated a request for proposal (RFP) process that provided several competitive bids based on SolMotiv’s referece design for the owner’s review.

Solmotiv designed the BIPV screenwall both the east and west towers of 595 Dean St.

This BIPV screenwall is constructed from solar laminates that generate electricity on their east, south and west elevations. The BIPV screenwall encloses the skyscraper’s HVAC and elevator machinery, and rooftop electrical and mechanical rooms.