Energola Persiana lateral by Jaroslaw Markowicz

Energola Persiana lateral by Jaroslaw Markowicz is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award de Hierro in Diseño de Materiales de Construcción y Componentes de Edificación Competition Category.

HierroComponentes de Edificación· 2020

Energola Persiana lateral

by Jaroslaw Markowicz

Client: Energola

A' Design Award de Hierro Winner in Componentes de Edificación Category

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The Design

About Energola Persiana lateral

Energola es una persiana lateral diseñada para pérgolas, balcones y grandes superficies acristaladas. Cada lama incorpora un micropanel fotovoltaico, de modo que la persiana proporciona sombra y, al mismo tiempo, genera electricidad. Todas las lamas son orientables, y la protección frente al sol y al viento puede ajustarse mediante un mando a distancia. El sistema de movimiento se alimenta con energía solar, y el excedente de producción puede enviarse a la red energética del edificio. La estructura se basa en perfiles de aluminio extruido, que pueden separarse fácilmente para su reciclaje. El módulo estándar mide 1000 mm de ancho por 2200 mm de alto y puede escalarse según las necesidades.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Hierro

Energola Persiana lateral ha ganado el A' Design Award de Hierro, un reconocimiento prestigioso concedido a buenos diseños que cumplen los requisitos profesionales e industriales que se esperan de creaciones bien diseñadas. Los ganadores de Hierro demuestran gran habilidad, alta especialización, comprensión experta y capacidad creativa de sus creadores. Se espera que Energola Persiana lateral sea una creación muy apreciada, admirada y querida, práctica e innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Hierro integra las mejores prácticas del sector y tiene características técnicas competentes unidas a conocimiento práctico y talento. Energola Persiana lateral es respetado por su minuciosidad y está concebido para aportar mejoras en la calidad de vida que ayudan a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The presented side shutter is a multi-functional product dedicated to pergolas, balconies, and large glazed spaces. In addition to the sun protection function, energola also produces energy. Each individual wing has a micro photovoltaic panel. All panels rotate, so you can adjust the sun and wind protection. Mobile energy functions are powered by clean solar energy and production surplus can be sent to the building's energy network.
Dimensions & Packaging: The standard module has a width of 1000mm and a height of 2200mm, however, it can be scaled and adapted to the user's requirements.
Tags: Solar panels, Photovoltaic, Facade Shutter, Architecture, Pergola
Production Technology: The Energola design is based on extruded profiles. Solar panels are mounted on the main profile. This method of assembly allows to easily separate materials so that the product can be recycled.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge of the project was to create a product that would retain its lightness despite the internal electronics and photovoltaic panels.
Research: The main research was to develop a wing rotation system that would be lightweight, compact and solar powered at the same time. The first tests were made on 3D printed models. The wing loads were tested many times, which allowed the development of aluminium profiles with the required parameters.
Inspiration: In modern construction, solar farms can be used practically anywhere, all you have to do is design a suitable solution. We were looking for solutions that use the sun to produce energy in a product that by definition protects against the sun.
Project Duration: the project was developed in Warsaw. Conceptual work lasted from september 2019. After many prototypes and tests, the project was finally implemented in January 2020.
Operation Flow: Energola is a moving product that adapts to current needs. Using the remote control, the user can control the tilt of the wings. Operation is simple and requires no additional power supply.
Team Members: Daniel Ziomek
Karol Cieślik