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ClearVue Technologies has taken a crucial step towards the commercial rollout of its new building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar roofing and carpark products after locking-in a key certification from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
The smart building materials company has teamed with manufacturing partner Helios Power to receive the globally recognised international certification for a new range of photovoltaic solar panels.
Unlike conventional rooftop photo-voltaic (PV) modules, the ClearVue-Helios products use metal backplates to create a weatherproof barrier above existing roof materials. The company says this feature can significantly extend roof life and reduce thermal transmission into buildings.
ClearVue says the design supports fire safety classification under IEC 61730/UL 790 Class A, while also improving wind load and typhoon performance.
‘With each certification milestone we strengthen our competitive position in the BIPV market.’
ClearVue Technologies chief executive officer and managing director Douglas (Doug) Hunt.
The steel-backed panels can be made trafficable for maintenance access or produced with an aluminium back sheet for lighter-weight installations where roof structural limits apply.
With the all-important IEC certification now in hand, ClearVue will begin seeking Australia’s Clean Energy Council (CEC) certification pathway required for the local market.
ClearVue Technologies chief executive officer and managing director Douglas (Doug) Hunt said: “ClearVue and Helios cooperation has been based on a shared view of the future in terms of efficient and reliable new building materials. These certifications will be the first of many achieved as several additional cooperative products are under development.”
EC breakout: ‘With each certification milestone we strengthen our competitive position in the BIPV market.’ ClearVue Technologies chief executive officer and managing director Douglas (Doug) Hunt.
Hunt added that gaining national and international certifications are a “critical priority”, as the company moves towards full commercial deployment of the products.
The company said it is also continuing joint R&D with Helios aimed at improving installation efficiency, lifting product performance and electrical safety, and reducing overall installation costs.
ClearVue said the collaboration will also help accelerate the company’s offshore product deployment and support further certification of additional products for international markets.
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