Innovative ‘solar thermal facade’
September 18, 2024 – On September 18, AkzoNobel, Aldowa and Calosol launched a new, innovative ‘heat recovery facade’ that can heat and cool buildings without compromising the aesthetic value of the building. The technology, integrated into the metal cladding, makes use of the sun’s heat. When the sun is not shining, heat is extracted from the air. By passing liquid through a circuit of pipes behind the facade cassette, it is heated. This liquid is then used directly as a source for the heat pump, or is temporarily stored in a buffer. In this way, the facade can provide both heating and cooling for buildings. Unlike when using an air-water heat pump with an outdoor unit, the solar thermal façade does not generate any noise. Extra valuable is that the façade panels can be developed with a very high degree of design freedom; in any colour, pattern and size. According to the Aldowa, this ensures the design freedom of architects.
