{"id":32047,"date":"2021-08-30T15:40:52","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T15:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solarcolor.ch\/standards\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T07:47:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T07:47:58","slug":"standards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/solarcolor.ch\/en\/standards\/","title":{"rendered":"Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jpay9n9h-e4913957a85097aa49bd3281cca14944\">\n.avia-section.av-jpay9n9h-e4913957a85097aa49bd3281cca14944{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/solarcolor.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SolarColor_Glass_G_Stength-2-300x225.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:fixed;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-jpay9n9h-e4913957a85097aa49bd3281cca14944 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-fixed av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-75 av-height-75  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='75' data-av_min_height_opt='75'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-32047'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jpb8jcsr-6d5d265ffdb2ac10fb3ca789b33b2a8b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Perceive and experience character.<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jpuwgu7a-476ab79a5de89aee6fd1ba7325d69850 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Glass surface, color, intensity: SOLARCOLOR allows for defining and unambiguously recording all visual requirements towards solar modules.<\/h2>\n<h2>SOLARCOLOR facilitates standardized costing and the transparent cooperation of architect, building owner, installer and manufacturer. Sample boards help to demonstrate and verify the solar module\u2018s design and appearance right on site.<\/h2>\n<h2>SOLARCOLOR bridges the gap between conventional color systems and the purely technical specifications of solar modules.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-m3iqe3xa-2aaf6ee47d93b96ef83d39fd353d51f7-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/megasol.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/V24.09_SOLARCOLOR-guidelines.pdf'  class='avia-button av-m3iqe3xa-2aaf6ee47d93b96ef83d39fd353d51f7 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Guidelines for visual assessment of BIPV modules\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Guidelines for visual assessment of BIPV modules<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-32047'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2ryd-e781e674bf2bfc0d41adde4809681da8\">\n.flex_column.av-2ryd-e781e674bf2bfc0d41adde4809681da8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2ryd-e781e674bf2bfc0d41adde4809681da8 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jooahuuy-98b32b57e24ab3dce7893d7be4ce3b5d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>What is SOLARCOLOR?<\/h3>\n<p>SOLARCOLOR is a system that provides for the comprehensive definition of solar modules\u2018 visual properties.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jps0m096-47f1aa6c7bda36fcc489d9834b047070\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jps0m096-47f1aa6c7bda36fcc489d9834b047070{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jps0m096-47f1aa6c7bda36fcc489d9834b047070 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jprziw2l-05d1e95d06633046b3ea13826a351dc9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>The target group<\/h3>\n<p>SOLARCOLOR is intended for building owners, architects, designers and urban planners as well as building envelope specialists, installers and manufacturers<br \/>\nof solar modules.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jps0m096-47f1aa6c7bda36fcc489d9834b047070\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jps0m096-47f1aa6c7bda36fcc489d9834b047070{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jps0m096-47f1aa6c7bda36fcc489d9834b047070 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jprziw2l-05d1e95d06633046b3ea13826a351dc9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>The purpose<\/h3>\n<p>Solar modules have become a building material. Applied to the facade, they turn into a representative shell and style-defining element that make a building\u2019s character. Defining the visual properties in a binding manner ensures consistent communication across all project phases.<\/p>\n<p>Constructions that include building-integrated photovoltaics entail a certain level of complexity. Projects consist of specific stages that range from concept and precise sampling all the way to the production process required for realizing the building. SOLARCOLOR is a binding standard for all parties involved at all stages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jps0m096-47f1aa6c7bda36fcc489d9834b047070\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jps0m096-47f1aa6c7bda36fcc489d9834b047070{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jps0m096-47f1aa6c7bda36fcc489d9834b047070 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jprzjtrn-f6e44b7174799c27fb96191cc8ed6d1c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Scope of definition<\/h3>\n<p>SOLARCOLOR comprises all levels: color value and brightness as well as the texture and surface structure of the solar glass. The design characteristics\u2019 impact on the solar module performance is also taken into account.<\/p>\n<p>Die Palette der M\u00f6glichkeiten ist sowohl bei der Wahl der Farbe wie auch der Definition des Glases nach oben offen. Bauen mit geb\u00e4udeintegrierter Photovoltaik bedeutet, der Individualit\u00e4t freien Lauf zu lassen.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jps0m096-47f1aa6c7bda36fcc489d9834b047070\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jps0m096-47f1aa6c7bda36fcc489d9834b047070{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jps0m096-47f1aa6c7bda36fcc489d9834b047070 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jprzjtrn-f6e44b7174799c27fb96191cc8ed6d1c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Working with SOLARCOLOR<\/h3>\n<p>It has never been easier to transform visions for the solar building envelope into leading design. SOLARCOLOR provides architects in particular with a tool that facilitates the professional use of color in construction projects.<br \/>\nThe color charts have been designed for everybody engaged with the planning, production and realization of building-integrated photovoltaics. Once the SOLARCOLOR values have been determined online using the COLOR FINDER, the sampling takes place.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jps0m096-47f1aa6c7bda36fcc489d9834b047070\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jps0m096-47f1aa6c7bda36fcc489d9834b047070{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jps0m096-47f1aa6c7bda36fcc489d9834b047070 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jprzjtrn-f6e44b7174799c27fb96191cc8ed6d1c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Origin and background<\/h3>\n<p>SOLARCOLOR is an initiative created by the leading manufacturers of solar building materials. The processes that lead to the customized production of solar modules have come to maturity. The SOLARCOLOR standard grants all visionaries and designers access to well-engineered technology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-44n6t-f88ab8e9b4345dc64e549da873e02a75\">\n.flex_column.av-44n6t-f88ab8e9b4345dc64e549da873e02a75{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-44n6t-f88ab8e9b4345dc64e549da873e02a75 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-hide-on-mobile av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jps083me-90a90cdd870d468ef5524b20cfb50c18 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Vision<\/h3>\n<p>At first, the desired overall visual effect is determined.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jps0oylt-66a3cb479ff786f67624e22b4ab4f93d\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jps0oylt-66a3cb479ff786f67624e22b4ab4f93d{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jps0oylt-66a3cb479ff786f67624e22b4ab4f93d hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jps083me-2414eaa155befba5cfa65d0d0fe042ba '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Orientation<\/h3>\n<p>Color charts serve as inspiration in early project phases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jps0oylt-66a3cb479ff786f67624e22b4ab4f93d\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jps0oylt-66a3cb479ff786f67624e22b4ab4f93d{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jps0oylt-66a3cb479ff786f67624e22b4ab4f93d hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jps083me-2414eaa155befba5cfa65d0d0fe042ba '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Clarity<\/h3>\n<p>Clearly defined color values facilitate the production of samples.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jps0oylt-66a3cb479ff786f67624e22b4ab4f93d\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jps0oylt-66a3cb479ff786f67624e22b4ab4f93d{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jps0oylt-66a3cb479ff786f67624e22b4ab4f93d hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jps083me-2414eaa155befba5cfa65d0d0fe042ba '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Definition<\/h3>\n<p>The visual effect is clearly communicated across all project interfaces.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jps0oylt-66a3cb479ff786f67624e22b4ab4f93d\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jps0oylt-66a3cb479ff786f67624e22b4ab4f93d{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jps0oylt-66a3cb479ff786f67624e22b4ab4f93d hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jps083me-2414eaa155befba5cfa65d0d0fe042ba '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Implementation<\/h3>\n<p>The building material is produced by a certified SOLARCOLOR manufacturer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jps0oylt-66a3cb479ff786f67624e22b4ab4f93d\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jps0oylt-66a3cb479ff786f67624e22b4ab4f93d{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jps0oylt-66a3cb479ff786f67624e22b4ab4f93d hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-small-hide av-mini-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jps083me-2414eaa155befba5cfa65d0d0fe042ba '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Documentation<\/h3>\n<p>Each architectural building becomes a 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