Solar cladding from the Canadian company Mitrex Building Integrated Solar Technology involves sandwiching crystalline silicon solar cells between a lightweight yet sturdy aluminium substrate with a honeycomb structure and a custom glass panel. In principle, this design is ideal for wall cladding and rear-ventilated curtain facades. Mitrex also gives customers plenty of flexibility, with the option to buy the system outright, operate it as an owner or save on the system costs and share the income from selling the power.
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With Mitrex, architects have complete control over the look and feel of the building. The near limitless choice of patterns and colour options can meet all design needs without compromising aesthetics. (mfo)
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