Ko-Solar, a US solar technology company, and R. Kohlhauer, a German company specializing in noise barrier systems, announced plans to provide turnkey systems of noise walls and barriers with integrated photovoltaic panels for transportation corridors such as highways, railways, and airport runways.
The two companies will focus on turnkey projects in North America and Europe. They plan to integrate high-efficiency solar panels into noise barriers made of advanced sound-absorbing materials, designed for durability, modularity, and grid compatibility.
“These systems can be configured for both on-grid and off-grid applications and support the integration of electric vehicle charging and battery storage solutions in rural and urban environments, furthering the transition to clean, resilient transportation infrastructure,” Ko Solar founder Koray Kotan told pv magazine.
This is a challenging photovoltaic application, requiring not only stable solar power generation and effective noise reduction, but also a reliable solution with low glare, aesthetics, and structural integrity.
"We are currently working with state departments of transportation, highway and rail authorities, universities, and private railroads on several pilot and demonstration projects across the United States, all of which are in advanced stages," said Kotan.
For photovoltaic technology, we prioritize reliable, anti-reflective, low-glare solar panels. The choice of PERC or TOPCon technology depends on the project's budget, scale, and specific requirements.
The two companies plan to leverage proven technologies, design, and installation methods already used in traditional noise barrier infrastructure. Kohlhauer will leverage its experience with solar noise barrier projects in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Poland, showcasing its proven performance and international expertise.
Ko-Solar was founded in 2018 to design, finance, install, and monitor highway and rail noise barrier structures integrated with photovoltaic systems. R. Kohlhauer, founded in 1993, specializes in noise barrier systems with operations across Europe and globally.
Ko-Solar, a US solar technology company, and R. Kohlhauer, a German company specializing in noise barrier systems, announced plans to provide turnkey systems of noise walls and barriers with integrated photovoltaic panels for transportation corridors such as highways, railways, and airport runways.
The two companies will focus on turnkey projects in North America and Europe. They plan to integrate high-efficiency solar panels into noise barriers made of advanced sound-absorbing materials, designed for durability, modularity, and grid compatibility.
“These systems can be configured for both on-grid and off-grid applications and support the integration of electric vehicle charging and battery storage solutions in rural and urban environments, furthering the transition to clean, resilient transportation infrastructure,” Ko Solar founder Koray Kotan told pv magazine.
This is a challenging photovoltaic application, requiring not only stable solar power generation and effective noise reduction, but also a reliable solution with low glare, aesthetics, and structural integrity.
"We are currently working with state departments of transportation, highway and rail authorities, universities, and private railroads on several pilot and demonstration projects across the United States, all of which are in advanced stages," said Kotan.
For photovoltaic technology, we prioritize reliable, anti-reflective, low-glare solar panels. The choice of PERC or TOPCon technology depends on the project's budget, scale, and specific requirements.
The two companies plan to leverage proven technologies, design, and installation methods already used in traditional noise barrier infrastructure. Kohlhauer will leverage its experience with solar noise barrier projects in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Poland, showcasing its proven performance and international expertise.
Ko-Solar was founded in 2018 to design, finance, install, and monitor highway and rail noise barrier structures integrated with photovoltaic systems. R. Kohlhauer, founded in 1993, specializes in noise barrier systems with operations across Europe and globally.
