Your roof works - your home benefits.
Just imagine: Your home generates clean energy every day - silently, invisibly and integrated directly into the building envelope. With a building-integrated photovoltaic system (BIPV) from 3S, your home becomes a silent energy source that combines aesthetics, cost-effectiveness and sustainability in one. Whether you are renovating or constructing a new building - with 3S, you are investing in a solution that increases your property value, reduces your power costs and makes a measurable contribution to the energy transition.
Whilst conventional rooftop solar systems look like an out-of-place object on the roof, in-roof solar systems from 3S blend seamlessly into the architecture of your home. As the modules completely replace the classic roof covering, they also take on its protective function - against rain, snow and hail. Your roof therefore not only generates clean energy, but also protects your building and your family.
3S solar modules are available in various colors and with satin-finished glass. There are four standard sizes to choose from - and custom sizes and shapes are also available for projects with special requirements. This means that every in-roof system can be precisely matched visually and geometrically to the appearance of your home - for a harmonious overall look that knows no compromise.
With a 3S solar system, you can reduce your electricity bill, benefit from rebates for solar power fed into the grid and take advantage of government subsidies. A typical system pays for itself within 9 to 15 years - after that, your roof produces free electricity. At the same time, the market value of your property increases.
The 3S solar systems meet the applicable standards for tightness, statics and safety. You don't just get a solar system, but a fully-fledged, tested roof - with the corresponding planning security for your construction project.
3S solar systems are developed and manufactured in Switzerland. With an output guarantee of 25 years, a weather resistance guarantee of 40 years and minimal maintenance requirements, they are designed for long-term use in the building envelope. Swiss Made stands for quality, precision and reliability.
BIPV is not just an investment in solar energy – it is an investment in the building itself. If the roof needs to be replaced or built anyway, the additional costs are significantly offset compared to conventional roofing. With 3S, you get a solution that delivers double the value.
3S offers integrated solar solutions for roofs, facades and balcony railings. This allows the entire building envelope to become an energy source - for maximum self-consumption and minimum energy costs.
No two roofs are the same. For projects with special requirements in terms of geometry, size, shape or color, 3S offers individual solutions: The modules are available in four standard sizes, but can also be manufactured in customized dimensions. Different colors and satin-finished glass allow precise adaptation to the architecture - whether historic property, modern architecture or complex floor plan. 3S accompanies you from the initial idea to the customized implementation.
Our proven, building-integrated 3S solar systems for roofs, facades, balconies and overhead applications produce electricity and protect the building at the same time. 3S solutions are particularly sustainable, durable and low-maintenance. They can withstand extreme weather conditions and provide long-term self-sufficiency. Discover our system portfolio.
Our solution partners are your central contacts for a 3S solar system - from consultation, feasibility studies and area optimization through to installation. They are here to provide professional assistance with all your needs.
Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) refers to the integration of solar modules into the building envelope, such as roofs, facades or railings. In contrast to conventional PV systems, BIPV modules replace building materials and perform a dual function: power generation and structural protection. In addition to energy efficiency, BIPV also improves the aesthetics and sustainability of buildings.
BIPV offers several advantages:
Aesthetics: By integrating BIPV into the building envelope, it blends harmoniously into the architectural design.
Space saving: As BIPV modules replace conventional building materials, additional space is saved on the roof or facade.
Double function: BIPV modules provide both protection from the weather effects and energy generation.
Sustainability: BIPV helps to reduce the ecological footprint of a building by using renewable energy.
A BIPV system on a typical single-family home (roof area approx. 30-40 m²) can generate approx 5,000 to 7,000 kWh solar power. This is usually enough for:
the complete power requirement of a 4-person household incl. lighting, cooking, washing, cooling
250-300 wash loads, 150 dishwasher cycles, 2-3 hours a day watching TV and working on the laptop
the operation of a heat pump for heating/hot water (in well-insulated houses)
the loading of a electric cars for around 10,000-12,000 km per year (with surplus electricity)
The initial cost of BIPV modules can be higher than conventional building materials. However, one should consider the long-term benefits, such as energy savings, lower energy costs and possible subsidies. In addition, BIPV modules replace other building materials, which can put the overall cost of the construction project into perspective. Products from 3S Swiss Solar Solutions AG offer good value for money and high quality.
