At the site of ANDRITZ Separation GmbH in Vierkirchen, a photovoltaic installation was recently implemented that utilizes both roof and façade areas for energy generation. The project was realized together with the installation partner ETNA GmbH and demonstrates how solar solutions can be flexibly integrated into existing buildings even in industrial environments. The installation of the entire system was completed within one week.

In total, 318 solar modules were installed. Of these, 270 modules are mounted on the building façade, while an additional 48 modules were installed on the flat roof. By combining vertical and horizontal surfaces, the building can utilize multiple areas for electricity generation and efficiently exploit the available surface potential.

The installation on the flat roof initially serves as a pilot area. The aim is to gain first experiences with the application on this roof surface and, based on these results, evaluate a potential expansion of the system. In the future, the installed area could therefore be extended further.

For the preparation of the roof surface, Heliatek worked closely with its partner Triflex. Through professional coating and substrate preparation, a suitable base was created to enable a reliable and durable installation of the modules on the flat roof.

The project illustrates how industrial buildings can increasingly be integrated into decentralized energy generation. In addition to utilizing previously unused surfaces, such installations can also be implemented relatively quickly and do not impose additional structural loads on the existing building structure. At the same time, the collaboration between the partners involved demonstrates how technical solutions can be efficiently realized together.