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Sign upMarch 22, 2023
Riot House
Clermont-Ferrand
Our client sought a cost-saving solution and considered rooftop solar panels, but their roof was unsuitable. Fortunately, they had an empty, south-facing façade, ideal for solar. With our ULTRACADE POWER solution, we transformed this unused façade into an active energy source for Riot House. Covering 110 m², the installation provides 14kW of solar power, allowing the building to consume the energy it produces and significantly lower its energy bills. The panels have a 30-year life expectancy, ensuring sustainable, long-term clean energy production. Pleased with the results, Riot House has decided to expand ULTRACADE POWER to another building façade, further boosting energy efficiency.
The ULTRACADE POWER system helps Riot House cut its carbon footprint by about 778.56 kg of CO₂ annually while generating 13.20 MWh of clean energy each year, reducing reliance on non-renewable sources. With energy prices at €0.25 per kWh, this results in annual savings of roughly €3,300. The system’s return on investment is projected at 12 years, after which Riot House will continue to benefit from these savings over the panels' lifespan.
Ultraçade Power is a composite aluminum ventilated facade system to solarize facades and make photovoltaics accessible. This system provides an architectural solution for integrating solar panels vertically. The ventilated facade system improves the energy coefficients of buildings through the air gap that is created in the construction system. The energy coefficient of the building is improved by about 30% by this air space which creates a chimney effect that will limit the impact of heat in summer and cold in winter. It is an architectural solution because the solar panel is framed. There are 13 shapes in total that allow you to adjust to all project lengths, and all project heights, with only standard pieces. It's like a game box, the architect can use the pieces, adapt them to his project, and have, with 13 different shapes, a completely unique project. The product is Made in France, with varied mounting brackets and a 25-year warranty. Also, it complies with CSTB 3194 specifications.
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