In architecture, there is an increasing need to meet aesthetic, functional, and ecological requirements equally. Facades, in particular, face the challenge of not only protecting the building but also contributing significantly to its overall appearance. Colored solar modules for facades offer an innovative solution that integrates all these requirements while providing architects with expanded creative freedom. Existing options for coloring solar modules either offer a limited color palette or come with significant efficiency losses. In contrast, the patented ColorQuant™ technology from Ceramic Colors Wolbring enables almost unlimited design opportunities for solar modules with high color saturation, without incurring significant energy efficiency losses. Thanks to their flexible adaptation to architectural designs, facades can now be used as an expressive design element that seamlessly combines both functional and aesthetic aspects.
Holger Geisler
The Colorful Revolution in BIPV Façade Architecture
Company: Ceramic Colors Wolbring, Germany
About the speaker:
Studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Kaiserslautern (1991–1992) and Chemical Technology at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (1993–1998). Worked at Cerdec AG (1998–2002) and as global Product Manager at Ferro GmbH (2002–2008). Since 2009, I have been Managing Director of the Wolbring Group, leading Ceramic Colors Wolbring GmbH with ColorQuant™ technology, offering limitless color options for BIPV façades and roofs with up to 98% solar efficiency for sustainable architecture.