Esta cinta negra revolucionaria en los edificios de España

As we have seen in this incredible copper house, construction can evolve and become more durable, so now a new idea comes for buildings in Spain, and that is a black band that produces energy, but how is this possible?

Construction can also be green

Over the years, the damages our planet has suffered are becoming increasingly evident, but fortunately, environmental awareness and the desire to reverse these damages have increased, both in companies and in the community at large.

Therefore, whenever we look for solutions that are more environmentally friendly, renewable energies appear, attempting to produce electricity without generating pollution emissions.

Along with this, sustainable construction has also become better known, which when combined with clean energy, brings much more incredible results. Therefore, there has been a new solution that attempts to revolutionize solar energy, as well as building construction.

A black band on buildings

The company Iluminar presented an innovative solution in Spain, it is Lumon Erailing, A photovoltaic rail system that combines energy efficiency with green architecture in a single product.

This revolutionary invention allows for the integration of solar panels on building facades, without sacrificing their aesthetics or requiring major changes in the structure, making it a very practical solution to achieve clean energy.

According to Rubén Rodríguez Cañizes, a technical project specifier at Lumon, «80% of European buildings are inefficient and account for 31% of total energy consumption. The Lumon edge allows us to reduce electricity bills without the need for significant additional investments.»

For reference, the installation of photovoltaic railings can account for more than a third of the electricity consumption of a two-bedroom apartment. In Finland, the system has already been implemented, and a six-meter terrace produces around 622 kWh per year.

Now, considering that there is higher solar radiation in Spain, it is more likely that the system will generate more energy. Additionally, electricity consumption is significantly lower, so the proportion of generated electricity could exceed a third.

High expectations for the future

This innovation is a great step forward for regulations. The Official Journal of the European Union states that by 2030, all new buildings must be zero-emission and existing ones must reach this standard by 2050.

In light of this, it is expected that the initiative will be implemented in various buildings in Spain and ideally across Europe, thus advancing sustainable construction and simultaneously generating energy.

Furthermore, the introduction of this technology in Spain coincided with the completion of the first facade in Finland with photovoltaic railings, a project started in 2022 with the building that allowed for renovation and terrace installation.

The project combines urban aesthetics with energy efficiency, and so far, initial user impressions have been extremely positive, indicating that similar success can be expected in Spain.

An excellent advancement in sustainability and energy

Undoubtedly, this project will be an excellent advancement in incorporating renewable energy in Spain, which will also save money on electricity while contributing to the fight against climate change by using cleaner energy.

Moreover, this technology has shown that durability can be incorporated into architectural and design buildings that include sustainable technologies. It is also a clear example that the combination of durable construction and renewable energies is possible, bringing incredible results.

This type of advancement is an excellent step towards the transition to cleaner energy in Spain, demonstrating that innovations do not stop. And if you want to learn more about solar energy in Spain, here we tell you about creating invisible panels.