Skylights & Overhead Glass
Bring light in, keep heat out. Active glass roofs and canopies that combine solar generation with shading and thermal comfort.
View SolutionLight, Shade & Energy
Atriums and glass roofs often suffer from overheating, requiring energy-intensive cooling. ISSOL® turns this challenge into an opportunity.
By integrating photovoltaic cells directly into overhead glazing, we create active shading devices. Our BIPV modules regulate light transmission, reduce solar heat gain (g-value), and generate clean electricity—all while maintaining the aesthetic purity of a glass roof.
- Natural Light: Adjustable transparency from 0% to 100%.
- Thermal Comfort: Acts as an integrated Brise-Soleil.
- Overhead Safety: Laminated safety glass (EN 12600 / EN 14449).
Overhead Applications
From internal climate control to external weather protection.
Atriums & Skylights
Internal glass roofs where light management is critical. ISSOL® Square modules filter sunlight, reducing glare and cooling loads for offices, malls, and public buildings.
Solar Canopies
External structures such as entrance canopies, ombrières, and walkways. These bifacial-ready systems capture light from above and reflection from below.
Shading Louvres
Horizontal or angled glass louvres (brise-soleil) that project from the building to provide active shading.
The Overhead Standard
Transparent glazing engineered for performance.
ISSOL® Square
The definitive solution for skylights and canopies. Monocrystalline cells are arranged in a uniform grid, allowing architects to precisely dial in the transparency level needed for the project.
- Power Output ~150 Wp/m²
- Transparency 0% – 100%
- Technology Bifacial Option Available
- Safety Laminated Glass-Glass
Iconic Overhead Projects
From educational campuses to world-class music venues, ISSOL® overhead glazing defines the light and energy performance of the space below.
Research Campus
WaterCampus, Leeuwarden
A stunning BIPV entrance canopy that acts as a visual landmark while providing weather protection and renewable energy.
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Education
MFO Erasmus, Rotterdam
Integrating semi-transparent solar glass into the atrium roof to control solar gain and power the facility.
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Cultural Landmark
La Seine Musicale, Paris
A kinetic solar sail that follows the sun. This moving structure uses custom ISSOL® modules to shade the auditorium.
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Public School
Marcel Pagnol School, Cannes
A playground canopy that protects children from the sun while teaching them about renewable energy through visible PV cells.
View caseSafety & Performance
Overhead glazing requires specific safety measures. ISSOL® laminated glass units are engineered to withstand snow loads, wind loads, and impact.
- Safety Glazing: EN 14449 / EN 12600 (Laminated).
- Bifaciality: Captures reflected light from the rear.
- Heat Control: Reduced g-value for thermal comfort.
- Durability: IEC 61215 certified for long-term reliability.
Design Flexibility
Tailor the light transmission to the specific needs of your building.
- Transparency: 0% to 100% via custom cell spacing.
- Dimensions: Up to 4350 x 2250 mm.
- Glass Type: Low-iron, tempered, or heat-strengthened.
- Integration: Compatible with standard curtain wall profiles.
Project Workflow
Shadow Analysis
Optimizing cell layout for light & energy.
Structural Design
Glass thickness calculation for overhead loads.
Manufacturing
Produced at SOLTECH, Belgium.
Installation
Seamless integration support.