The Car Residence in Belp, near Bern. In collaboration with our specialist partner Baur AG, we installed a state-of-the-art solar facade that generates approximately 64,000 kWh of eco-friendly electricity annually, with a total capacity of 90.63 kWp.
The innovative solar facade spans 524 m² and consists of 477 facade modules from 3S. It generates energy and gives the building a striking, futuristic look. The seamless integration of the photovoltaic modules into the building envelope demonstrates that sustainability and architecture can harmonize perfectly.
The Car Residence, which opened in 2020, is Switzerland’s largest car hotel. Located in the immediate vicinity of Bern-Belp Airport, it offers space for up to 300 vehicles across several floors. The concept combines luxury, security, and digital services: Vehicles are automatically stored, protected from the elements and unauthorized access. The car hotel caters to both private customers with exclusive vehicles and companies in need of secure, high-quality vehicle storage. The entire building embodies a new generation of mobility architecture—energy-efficient, automated, and connected.
The solar energy generated is used on-site—including to power a high-capacity electric vehicle charging station available to visitors and guests of the Autohotel. This actively contributes to the promotion of electric mobility while also supporting the vision of an energy-self-sufficient mobility infrastructure.
Power generation even under diffuse insolation, such as in the morning or evening light
Year-round energy generation thanks to vertical module installation
Effective building and weather protection
Durability and minimal maintenance
Enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the building's architecture
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