United Solar Ovonic Integrates UNI-SOLAR Laminates into a Building Designed by Mario Botta in Italy

Energy Conversion Devices’ wholly owned subsidiary, United Solar Ovonic, announced that its flexible and lightweight UNI-Solar laminates have been installed on a building designed by Mario Botta, a well-known architect. The building, which houses office, retail and apartments, features curved, retractable rooftop. The PV system installed on the rooftop comprises these lightweight laminates.

Energy Conversion Devices’ president and CEO, Mark Morelli, said the installation on Mario Botta-designed building demonstrates how designers and architects are utilizing the innovative properties of the UNI-SOLAR laminates in their designs where glass solar panels cannot be used.

The PV system is part of an Ondulit Italiana SpA supplied EnerCover building integrated solution. The system is capable of generating 11kWh per year, which is enough to meet the power requirements of the building, while helping to prevent 7.7 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year.