Claiming that they are the first polycarbonate building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) panels featuring design flexibility, thermal insulation and energy production in one solution, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has announced introducing LEXAN BIPV panels.

The manufacturer lists the following product features and benefits:

• Created through a collaboration between SABIC and Solbian Energie Alternative, a photovoltaic production company, LEXAN BIPV panels combine tough, lightweight, transparent LEXAN Thermoclear PC sheets with PV-laminated crystalline cells from Solbian.
• They can be easily cold bended on site to form graceful, curved roofing systems and are easy in install.
• Available in a broad range of structures, configurations and colours, they are ideal for roofing, cladding and glazing applications.
• Panel modules designers can create day-lighting features in façade, roofing or skylight systems.
• The panels can reduce energy consumption by up to 17% as against traditional high-return, double-pane glass glazing.
• They comply with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) EN ISO/IEC 17025, EIC 61215 and IEC 61730-2 standard certifications and contribute to LEED green building certification.