The Intersolar Europe 2011 fair will bring new approaches to the use of solar energy

High-performance thin-film photovoltaic modules Schüco MPE series BL (Blackline Laminate)
The company Schüco has expanded its portfolio of traditional crystalline photovoltaic modules with more powerful micromorph and amorphous thin-film modules based on silicon. The new thin-film modules, produced in factories near Magdeburg and Dresden, achieve optimal performance even at high operating temperatures, under diffuse light, or with less than ideal orientation and tilt. Additionally, they are manufactured with minimal resource consumption and do not contain heavy metals, primarily cadmium and lead. The latest product line features black thin-film modules MPE Blackline, which are significantly more efficient due to micromorph cell technology. Together with Schüco SGI inverters and the MSE 100 mounting system, they create complete and flexible photovoltaic systems that meet the individual requirements of various projects.

The new Schüco MSE 100 roof mounting system
Installation options for photovoltaic panels on flat roofs or as a structure on sloped roofing have been surpassed, and Schüco will showcase a mounting system that allows photovoltaic panels to be integrated directly into sloped roof construction. This refers to the MSE 100 in-roof system, which allows the implementation of frameless Schüco thin-film modules into sloped roofs with tiles. No special waterproof foil is required, just traditional foil and a few necessary components. The panels on the roof create a homogeneous glass appearance and elegantly blend with the tiles, with a construction depth of only 7 cm. Cover plates and module cladding are fully adhesive, merging together, and all fixing components are completely concealed. Another advantage of the MPE Blackline module design is its self-cleaning effect, aided by a specific, slightly overlapping arrangement of modules. The result is a smooth glossy surface that can create an interesting element for the entire building when combined with the right type of roofing material. This innovation is expected to appear on the market in July 2011.

Window and facade modules Schüco ProSol TF
Attention will also be paid to a unique technology that connects amorphous thin-film modules with Schüco window and facade profiles. ProSol TF modules, which set new standards in building design, will be presented in three possible applications. As cold opaque facades for integration onto large facade surfaces, warm semi-transparent facades for use on window glass and transparent facades, or as cladding facades, ideal for industrial halls.