Solar Energy Promotion Association of Bavaria (SeV) organises the competition for architecturally and technically sophisticated solar energy systems for the 7th time, with prize money of 27,000 euros

The utilisation of solar energy in and on buildings is a key issue in the context of energy-efficient construction. Solar technology systems should be a natural part of innovative building envelopes as well as components of energy-efficient refurbishment.

The task is to find adequate design realisations for these technical innovations. By integrating solar energy systems into roofs and/or façades in an architecturally and technically sophisticated way, architects can increase awareness of the connection between buildings and solar technology among building owners and the general public and thus help renewable energies to become more widespread.

To increase acceptance and further spread the topic, the SeV is organising the "Building-integrated solar technology 2017" architecture prize.

All architects, owners/operators and solar technology companies - private or commercial, industrial or public - with at least one solar system (solar electricity and/or solar heat) that forms an integral part of the building are eligible to participate worldwide. Commissioning, i.e. the verifiable first energy supply of this system, must have taken place in the period from 1 January 2014 to 30 June 2017.

The closing date for the competition is 31 July 2017.
The first prize is endowed with 15,000 euros, a further 10,000 euros are earmarked for recognition prizes, and an additional 2,000 euros will be made available for a student project.

Participation documents: www.sev-bayern.de/...

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