Balustrades & Sunshades
Safety meets Sustainability. Activate building perimeters with fall-proof solar balustrades and shading louvres.
View SolutionActive Safety Barriers
Balconies and terraces are essential for occupant comfort but represent a significant passive surface area. ISSOL® transforms these barriers into active energy assets.
Our laminated safety glass integrates photovoltaic cells directly into balustrades and shading fins. Designed to withstand impact and wind loads, they provide verified fall protection while generating clean electricity from both sides (bifacial technology).
- Safety First: Compliant with EN 12600 (Pendulum Impact).
- Bifacial Energy: Captures direct sun and rear reflection.
- Architectural Shading: Reduces solar gain as active brise-soleil.
Perimeter Applications
From residential terraces to commercial solar fins.
Solar Balustrades
Replace standard glass or metal railings with energy-generating safety glass. Ideal for residential towers and office terraces where maximizing ROI per square meter is critical.
Brise-Soleil (Louvres)
Vertical or horizontal glass fins that actively track or passively block sunlight. These elements reduce the building’s cooling load while producing power.
Privacy Screens
Opaque or semi-transparent dividers for balconies and windbreaks. ISSOL® technology provides privacy without sacrificing light or aesthetics.
The Bifacial Standard
Engineered for visibility and safety from both sides.
ISSOL® Square
The optimal choice for balustrades and fins. The uniform grid pattern offers a clean aesthetic from both the interior (balcony side) and exterior. Bifacial cells harvest light reflected from the building façade, boosting yield by up to 20%.
- Safety EN 12600 Impact Tested
- Technology Bifacial Monocrystalline
- Transparency Adjustable (10% – 60%)
- Integration Shoe, Clamp, or Point Fixing
Iconic Perimeter Projects
See how architects use ISSOL® to activate building edges, combining safety, shading, and style.
Residential
De Kring Apartments, Genk
A large-scale deployment of semi-transparent solar balustrades, turning every residential balcony into a renewable energy source for the community.
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Cultural Landmark
La Seine Musicale, Paris
A kinetic solar shading sail that moves with the sun. This massive brise-soleil structure protects the auditorium while generating power.
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Public Infrastructure
Jahra Court Complex, Kuwait
Engineered for extreme climates. Vertical solar fins provide critical shading to the glass façade, significantly reducing cooling loads in the desert heat.
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Corporate Headquarters
SOLTECH HQ, Genk
A living showcase of BIPV applications. Features semi-transparent photovoltaic balustrades and glass sunshades as integral parts of the energy-positive envelope.
View caseSafety & Standards
Balustrades are safety-critical elements. ISSOL® modules are rigorously tested to ensure they act as effective fall protection barriers.
- Impact Resistance: EN 12600 (Pendulum Test).
- Barrier Loading: Engineered for line load requirements.
- Durability: Laminated safety glass (EVA/PVB).
- Wind Resistance: Tested for high-wind loads on high-rises.
Integration Options
Compatible with all standard balustrade fixing systems for new builds and renovation.
- Fixing: Bottom shoe, clamps, or point-fixed (spiders).
- Wiring: Concealed inside handrails or profiles.
- Design: Bifacial cells for double-sided aesthetics.
- Dimensions: Custom sizing up to 4350mm width.
Project Workflow
Design & Layout
Optimizing cell spacing for privacy & light.
Safety Engineering
Glass thickness & fixing calculations.
Manufacturing
Produced at SOLTECH, Belgium.
Installation
Coordination with railing installers.