My PV, a provider of solutions for solar-electric heat generation, is building a new company facility in Sierning in Upper Austria. With 900 square meters of floor space, the building offers enough room for the company’s further expansion. With this building, My PV is also implementing the new standard in solar construction and solar-electric energy supply, which the company is pursuing with its own solutions.
Solar modules become the basis for planning
The solar system is not planned and implemented as an add-on to the building. Rather, the opposite approach is being taken: starting with the solar modules, on whose dimensions the design is based, the company builds the outer shell around the solar system. „Such an approach has never been seen before. We are ahead of our time and are setting new trends,“ says CEO Gerhard Rimpler with conviction. In this way, the facade becomes the support for part of the modules. In addition, the south, west and east facing parts of the monopitch roof are covered with solar modules, which also contribute to the power supply directly in the building.
Solar facade and solar roof provide electricity for heat
In this way, My PV succeeds in integrating almost 300 solar modules into the building’s skin. With their total power of around 100 kilowatts, they cover part of the building’s energy needs. This is because the modules not only supply the electricity for production, the offices and the recreation rooms. They also provide energy for heating, cooling and hot water supply. „At our new location, we are consistently implementing our maxim of ‚cables instead of pipes,' “emphasizes Gerhard Rimpler, who is visibly installing the solar-electric building technology in the building. Visitors can thus follow the hot water tanks, the AC Thor 9s power manager and the AC Elwa-E water heater live in operation in a showroom. Monitors visualize the current solar power production and show where and how much is currently being consumed.
Focus on sustainability and working atmosphere
However, My PV does not only focus on the highest possible share of solar-electric energy supply. Sustainability and a pleasant working atmosphere are also at the forefront of the planning process. Among other things, this enables the company to avoid the necessary sealing of surfaces as far as possible. To create a pleasant atmosphere for employees, large windows provide good lighting. Added to this is effective soundproofing, which prevents noise emissions from production to other rooms.
Completion scheduled for 2021
In order for My PV to retain its current and successful team of employees, the new building was intentionally planned close to the current location in Neuzeug. The new additions are My PV’s response to the increased demand for its solutions. This will allow the company to triple the usable space for its offices, production, warehouse and research. The building is scheduled for completion in August 2021. In parallel, My PV will create jobs for 35 new employees in the medium term. (su/mfo)
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