It is not just a showcase house, but a complete energy and rental concept that could set a precedent. Because in Wilhelmshaven an apartment building has been built that stands out from the crowd. The design alone betrays that the thinking here was different. The roof is very steep with a 50 degree inclination and completely covered with solar technology. Therefore it is very well designed for the low winter sun than a flatter roof.
From the ridge down, solar thermal collectors form the roof covering. The 96 square metre system covers the majority of the heat requirements of the entire building. Power is supplied by solar modules connected to it. Further photovoltaic modules are mounted in front of the balcony parapets. An additional storage tank ensures optimal on-site consumption of solar power.
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The system technology is designed in such a way that it is sufficient to cover almost the entire energy requirement. In this way, the rental company can offer the energy as a flat rate. There are no limits to the energy consumption for the tenants. You can read exactly how this works in the full report on this extraordinary project. You can find the dossier in the project database of the Solar Age architecture portal. Use of the database is free of charge after registration and login. (mfo)
