Solum, a Spanish company, has developed a pavement with high-performance photovoltaic cells called Arena. This walkable pavement not only supports the passage of pedestrians, but also produces electricity when exposed to sunlight, offering an efficient and sustainable solution for generating energy in urban and peri-urban areas.
A pavement that transforms sunlight into energy
The Arena solar floor stands out for its advanced photovoltaic technology and energy efficiency. Equipped with photovoltaic cells cells, this pavement can convert a considerable amount of sunlight into electricity.
[post_relacionado]System efficiency is influenced by factors such as the type of cell used, typically monocrystalline silicon, and installation conditions, including orientation and pavement maintenance, which require periodic cleaning to maintain efficiency. Thanks to its high efficiency, Arena can generate a greater amount of energy in a reduced surface area, which also reduces the costs per kilowatt-hour generated.
In addition, Arena solar flooring is extremely durable and robust, able to support the weight of pedestrians and withstand heavy impacts. The high quality materials used in their manufacture guarantee their resistance to adverse weather conditions and their anti-slip properties ensure the safety of pedestrians. It is also capable of supporting vehicular loads, making it suitable for a variety of applications.
Benefits of Arena solar flooring
The installation of Arena pavement is simple and similar to that of traditional tiles. The process includes site preparation, tile placement, electrical connection between the tiles and the installation of a nearby inverter to convert the generated direct current into alternating current used in the electrical grid.
This ease of installation allows Arena to adapt to a variety of environments, such as squares, gardens, streets, walkways, and other public and private spaces where sunlight is present.
The Arena solar floor offers multiple benefits. First, it generates clean energy which contributes to the reduction of CO₂ emissions and promotes energy sustainability. It takes advantage of urban spaces that would otherwise not be used for energy generation, optimizing land use. In addition, by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting energy self-sufficiency, Arena helps reduce the need for energy imports.
The maintenance of the Arena solar floor is minimal, it does not require complex or expensive cleaning systems. In the long term, it represents a profitable investment, allowing significant savings in energy costs.
Pavement with photovoltaic cells transforms spaces
Arena also offers aesthetic advantages with a wide range of colors and finishes, adapting to the harmony of any environment. It improves the urban image, adds aesthetic value to buildings and promotes sustainability through its attractive and functional design.
Solum’s Arena solar floor is presented as an innovative and sustainable solution for the generation of renewable energy in urban environments. Their ability to transform public spaces into clean energy generators opens up a range of possibilities for the development of more sustainable and efficient cities.
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