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SOLYCO Solar was named a finalist for The smarter E AWARD 2026 for its SOLon35 vertical PV system
The system is designed for green roofs and uses vertically mounted bifacial TOPCon modules
The mounting concept avoids roof penetrations and is designed for wind speeds exceeding 120 km/h
German PV module and solar system supplier SOLYCO Solar was named a finalist for The smarter E AWARD 2026 in the Photovoltaics category. The recognition was for its SOLon35 vertical PV system for green roofs.
The system uses vertically mounted bifacial TOPCon modules with a reported bifaciality exceeding 80%. This configuration reduces row-to-row shading and is suitable for east-west orientations. SOLYCO states that the system remains stable under wind speeds exceeding 120 km/h.
A key feature of the design is its non-penetrating mounting concept. Rather than requiring roof penetrations, the system uses weighted mounting feet positioned at the edges of the installation area. This approach is intended to preserve roof waterproofing layers while allowing solar deployment on green roofs.
The SOLon35 uses bifacial TOPCon modules rated at 160 W and offers a roof-area power density of 100 W/m². Module spacing from the roof surface can be configured at 20 cm or 35 cm. SOLYCO specifies a total system load of approximately 12 kg/m² and states that the structure has been wind-tunnel tested and approved for roof pitches of up to 10°.
The system is designed for both new buildings and retrofit projects that require green roof functionality to be combined with solar power generation within the same rooftop area.
