Integrated Photovoltaics
Mitrex Solar Railing Options
Mitrex SolaRailTM extends solar energy generation to balconies with integrated solar technology.
Mitrex solar railings guarantee strength, durability, safety, and beauty. The application options are boundless; as long as the railing has access to sunlight, solar energy will be passively generated and supplied back to the structure. The railing system can also be customized to meet the desired aesthetic; from the level of transparency to the tint of the balcony glass to the metal handrails and posts, a wealth of options are available to suit any design.
Mitrex solar railings consist of high-efficiency solar cells sandwiched between a front layer of heat-tempered, laminated glass and a back layer of either glass, back sheet, or aluminum honeycomb. Depending on the desired aesthetic, solar technology can be either monocrystalline silicon solar cells or thin-film. The solar cells are entirely integrated into the railing system, as well as the wiring and circuitry. The solar glass is code compliant and conforms to all safety and durability requirements.
The advanced building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system makes for invisible solar energy generation that can be incorporated into any design. You can even choose the transparency and colour of the glass, the arrangement of the cells, and the handrail and post design. The railings are made with high-quality materials and feature a 25-year product and performance warranty—guaranteeing long-lasting, aesthetic solar balconies.
Bird-Friendly
Bird-Friendly Solar Railings
Energize your balconies with the world’s first transparent, bird-friendly, power-producing solar railings.
Birds have evolved the ability to see ultraviolet (UV) light. Since Mitrex Solar Glass absorbs UV light from the sun, birds perceive our solar railings as solid, opaque objects. Therefore, all Mitrex solar railings utilize bird-friendly solar glass as the integrated solar cells absorb the sun’s UV rays. Mitrex SolaRailTM makes it easy to design your structures with ecological, sustainable, aesthetic building materials.
Design Freedom
Opaque Solar Railings
Mitrex offers SolaRailTM in opaque solid colours or patterns while providing seamless energy generation. Recreating any look, Mitrex Solar Railings can match any design or pattern to incorporate solar technology into your structures invisibly.
Composition: Monocrystalline solar technology and laminated, low iron, tempered glass.
Available In:
- Glass-glass units starting from 3.5mm thickness, in a variety of sizes, thicknesses, and glass options
- Glass-opaque back sheet units
- Glass-aluminum honeycomb units
Power: Up to 195W/SQM
Design Freedom
Semi-Opaque Solar Railings
Mitrex semi-opaque balcony railings allow light transmittance while generating energy. The cell arrangement can feature standard semi-opaque or transitional cell arrangements on the glass depending on the aesthetic desired.
Composition: Monocrystalline solar technology and laminated, low iron, tempered glass.
Available In:
- Glass-glass units starting from 3.5mm thickness, in a variety of sizes, thicknesses, and glass options
- Glass-transparent back sheet units
Power Output: Up to 160W/SQM
Design Freedom
Transparent Solar Railings
Mitrex transparent solar railings use thin-film technology to achieve a see-through, seamless glass. The glass transparency level can be customized depending on the architectural designs.
Composition: Thin-film solar technology and laminated, low iron, tempered glass.
Available In:
- Glass-glass units starting from 3.5mm thickness, in a variety of sizes, thicknesses, and glass options
Power Output: Up to 110W/SQM
Hardware Options
Handrail & Post Varieties
Mitrex offers a variety of finishes in the metal handrails and posts to meet the needs of architects and design professionals. We offer many types of cap railing and base shoe options that will allow you to stray true to your design vision, and there is a range of post colours available. Mitrex offers a variety of finishes in the metal handrails and posts to meet the needs of architects and design professionals. This also allows for the integration of solar energy to be concealed. With various handrail and post options that SolaRailTM has to offer, the possibilities in aesthetics are endless.
Any Size
Adaptable Sizes
Mitrex SolaRailTM can meet any design need, including the sizes of the railing panels. Depending on the application, the length of the glass may vary to match the architectural designs. Mitrex allows architects to design with sustainability, as standard dimensions do not limit them. Our custom-designed manufacturing line enables us to produce various glass panels in multiple sizes efficiently. We can also meet specific requirements and assist with the design development of customized modules.
Installation
Standard Installation, Seamless Circuitry
Mitrex makes its Solar Railing completely seamless by covering all the electrical components’ circuitry and connection points in the handrails and posts. SolaRailTM also has many installation options, depending on the needs of your structure. Installation is simple, and we make sure that any wiring from the solar system is safely and invisibly incorporated.
Mitrex SolaRailTM can be installed as a surface mount, fascia mount, or slab edge mount, depending on the project design. The wiring and conduits are seamlessly supplied back to the structure to ensure that the electrical connections are hidden. The Mitrex team can provide full solutions during the design development stages to ensure our systems meet your needs.
Fabrication
Safe & Durable Railings Made in North America
Mitrex SolaRailTM is proudly made in a state-of-the-art Canadian manufacturing facility and certifies that our railings are code compliant. The Mitrex facility optimizes efficiency through a fully automated production line and ensures all our products have a low carbon embodiment.
The Mitrex facility manufactures safe, up-to-code, high-quality railings using heat tempered, low iron, laminated glass. Our testing and certifications exceed the building and PV codes requirements, meaning our solar railings are durable and reliable. ASTM E2353 and ASTM E935 are just some of our certificates guaranteeing safe, code-compliant railings.
Purchasing
Income-Generating Solar Railings
Mitrex business models make it easy for every project to incorporate BIPV technology. We offer standard supply-only purchase options as well as economical options available for qualifying projects. This allows us to price Mitrex solar railings competitively and encourage adoption.
Which One Works Better For Your Project?
Supply Only
Supply only of Solar Railing, including panel-to-panel wiring connections and junction box, resulting in a high return on investment and a short payback period.
Turnkey Services
MPA
Mitrex Power Agreement
30-Year contract where Mitrex owns electricity generated and sells it back to the building at a lower rate than the electricity from the grid.
Includes Mitrex turnkey services such as system management, with an infinite return on investment!
* Only for qualifying projects.
DPA
Direct Purchase Agreement
Mitrex turnkey services are included, and full ownership will result in a high return on investment and a quick payback period.
* Only for qualifying projects.
Warranty
Outstanding 25-Year Warranty
Mitrex warrants that SolaRailTM will last for 25 years and guarantees that after 25 years, the minimum efficiency of the system will be no less than 80% of the original energy generation.
Sustainable & Green
Turn Your Balconies into Powerplants
Mitrex SolaRailTM generates clean, green power, contributing to a net-zero carbon future. We aim to assist the world transition to sustainable solutions by integrating solar technology into every surface with access to sunlight. Contact us to learn more about how to incorporate solar railings into your next project!
