The Dutch housing association Jutphaas was looking to increase the sustainability of several residential apartment towers in Nieuwegein, the Netherlands, and to expand the existing BIPV installation with an additional rooftop solar system. (more…)
The global demand for energy is continually increasing. In 2023 alone, it was necessary to add 50 terawatt-hours (TWh) to the global generation to meet the growing demand. This means that each year we must add the total generation consumed by countries like Romania, Portugal, or Peru just to keep up with growth. (more…)
n the ever-evolving world of photovoltaic technology, double glass solar modules are emerging as a game-changer. By encapsulating solar cells between two layers of glass, these modules offer unparalleled durability and efficiency. But what exactly sets them apart? (more…)
Worldwide, trade fair stands generate an enormous amount of waste. This is not only due to the mass of materials used but also because a large part of them cannot be reused or recycled. To counteract this, we at IBC SOLAR have been using a trade fair stand based on the Cradle-to-Cradle design principle at the leading trade fair Intersolar since 2022. And with success. Our trade fair appearance has been awarded three times: with the Sustainable Exhibitor Award 2024 for a sustainable trade fair stand, the German Design Award 2025 in the category “Circular Design,” and the BrandEx Award 2025 for an outstanding brand experience in live communication. (more…)
Brose is a globally active automotive supplier with a clear goal: by 2025, the company aims to cover 100 percent of its electricity needs with renewable energy. With 14 locations in Germany and 69 worldwide, this is an ambitious but necessary challenge to reduce the ecological footprint and operate more sustainably. The company is particularly focusing on solar energy to achieve this goal – for example, at the Hallstadt site. (more…)