Balcony modules for installing on parapets are already well-known. Finnish glazing specialist Lumon is taking it a step further. With its eRailing system, the glass parapet itself becomes a photovoltaic system.
The solution transforms the glass wall, attached to the balcony as fall protection, into a power generator.
According to the Finnish manufacturer, the photovoltaic modules are integrated almost invisibly between two glass panes. The cables and connections are hidden under a cover in the handrail. This results in an aesthetically pleasing solution without visible technical components. Lumon aims to use this feature to attract the attention of architects and planners.
The system meets current standards for structural stability, wind load, and safety, according to the company, and is as stable as traditional balcony glazing, parapets, and railings. The parapet elements can be combined to create balconies of different sizes. Additional design options are available in black and gray.
In Finland, eRailing was used for the first time in a building renovation. According to the manufacturer, a six-meter-long element with optimal southern orientation and Northern European conditions should generate approximately 622 kWh of solar energy per year. This corresponds to a module power of approximately 800–900 W. The solution does not include an inverter, which must be supplied separately by the manufacturer.
Balcony modules for installing on parapets are already well-known. Finnish glazing specialist Lumon is taking it a step further. With its eRailing system, the glass parapet itself becomes a photovoltaic system.
The solution transforms the glass wall, attached to the balcony as fall protection, into a power generator.
According to the Finnish manufacturer, the photovoltaic modules are integrated almost invisibly between two glass panes. The cables and connections are hidden under a cover in the handrail. This results in an aesthetically pleasing solution without visible technical components. Lumon aims to use this feature to attract the attention of architects and planners.
The system meets current standards for structural stability, wind load, and safety, according to the company, and is as stable as traditional balcony glazing, parapets, and railings. The parapet elements can be combined to create balconies of different sizes. Additional design options are available in black and gray.
In Finland, eRailing was used for the first time in a building renovation. According to the manufacturer, a six-meter-long element with optimal southern orientation and Northern European conditions should generate approximately 622 kWh of solar energy per year. This corresponds to a module power of approximately 800–900 W. The solution does not include an inverter, which must be supplied separately by the manufacturer.
