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SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS – FACADE / 27 / SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS – FACADE 26 SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY GENERATION BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAICS (BIPV) At Saint-Gobain we want to help our custo- mers to decarbonize their activities. This is why we offer, with specific partners, Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) solutions, turning the façade to a source of energy. BIPV panels are designed solar modules that replace conventional façade coverings and are integrated in the building skin. More than just traditional covering, they deliver renewable energy to the building. Solar façades are one of the cleverest ways to reduce the environmental impact of a building. BIPV helps designers to comply with building codes that specify the maximum primary energy consumption of the building or even the amount of renewable energy to be generated on-site by the building. Furthermore, BIPV for vertical façades and pitched roofs are generating financial earnings by reducing the electricity need from the grid, as well as revenues by selling excess electricity to the grid. From translucent to fully colored for several uses on the building BIPV panels are most widely used to cover non-transparent parts of the façade (e.g. spandrels areas). Thanks to the latest technologies it is today possible to have modules combining high efficiency and appealing aesthetics, with a large range of colors and textures that can meet any design requirement of the architect. The module integrates perfectly into the façade and the solar technology becomes invisible. Moreover, solar modules with translucent cell spacing, can be used in skylights or in vertical façade or open structure, letting light coming in. More than for the façade (as insulated glazing units, curtain wall or ventilated façade), BIPV panels can turn any part of a building into an active energy producing part, such as rooftop, balcony railings or canopies… Design Solar Facade Appartment Building Basel ©Megasol Energie AG Our offer being based on specific partnerships with BIPV manufacturers depending on the country, please contact us for individual inquiries. Countless design for an easy integration in all projects BIPV is a “construction material” that adapt to all designs by offering: • Countless colors, in several tones and intensities • Various glass structures and finishes • Numerous geometries with a large range of sizes and shapes possible A profitable investment turning the façade to a source of energy Solar building envelope made with BIPV turns passive building into an energy producing solar skin which is amortized within few years, before becoming profitable power plants. CIRCULAR ECONOMY RECYCLING Global resource consumption is expected to double by 2060 15 as the global economy is rapidly expanding, resulting in resources shortage and significant environmental impacts. Addressing the issue of scarce resources is necessary to reduce the extraction and use of virgin raw materials. At Saint-Gobain Glass, we put circularity at the heart of our activities. We commit to increase the percentage of cullet (scraps of glass) used in the production of our float glass to 40% by 2030. PIRAEUS TOWER ©Nikos Daniili- dis /Cgi Konstantinos Koudounis Fully recycled façade, we closed the loop The Piraeus Tower in Greece is a landmark building coming back to life after more than 40 years of emptiness. In 2022, 125 tons of end-of-life glass were collected from the tower, then treated and recycled as external cullet in the furnace of the Saint-Gobain Glass float plant in Calarasi, Romania. The new façade has been refurbished with new glazing units composed of the high-performance solar control glass COOL-LITE ® XTREME 70/33 II. 35 years ago, Norwegian architect Niels Torp designed the headquarters of airline SAS in the north of Stockholm. During the recent refurbishment of the huge complex, the glazing had to be completely replaced to meet today's requirements for thermal and visual comfort. In line with circular economy, more than 40 tons of glass from the old façade were collected and processed into cullet. It was then recycled into furnace of the Saint-Gobain Glass float plant in Torgau, Germany. For these projects, Saint-Gobain Glass has been a leader in recovery and recycling of post-consumer cullet in its glazings by establishing successful partnerships networks. GATE:01 FRÖSUNDAVIC ©Lasse Olsson Foto Saint-Gobain Glass Recycling We are currently in the process of establishing, a network of partners, called Saint-Gobain Glass Recycling, in several countries, committed to recycling of end-of-life glazing. The recycled glass generated at our partners’ sites is used afterwards in the manufacturing of new glass production at our float lines. Glass, known for its durability, has the incredible quality of being completely recyclable, and it can be recycled endlessly, without any compromise in its mechanical or chemical attributes. Incorporating more cullet into our glass production yields to significant environmental benefits: • Reducing CO 2 emissions by 700 kg (scopes 1, 2, and 3). • Preserving 1.2 tons of natural resources. At Saint-Gobain Glass, we aim to increase cullet coming from external sources. Buildings approaching the end of their lifespan should be viewed as a valuable resource of materials. We have a deep knowledge on what can be considered as cullet, and for any demolition or renovation project, Saint-Gobain Glass is here to offer you consistent support. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR RECYCLING INITIATIVES 15 ¹ OECD: Global Material Resources Outlook to 2060, Economic Drivers and Environmental Consequence