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Exterior shading with integrated solar generation

SolMod solves overheating and comfort first. It mounts outside existing windows — blocking solar heat, enabling airflow, and generating electricity — without replacing glass or rewiring the building.

How it works

1

Mount externally

Frames attach to existing window openings. No structural changes needed.

2

Shade the facade

Adjustable louvers intercept solar radiation before it reaches the glass.

3

Improve airflow

Open positions enable natural cross-ventilation through the window.

4

Generate power

PV cells on each louver convert sunlight into low-voltage DC electricity.

System Overview

One assembly, three functions

Each louver blade rejects solar heat, allows controlled airflow, and generates electricity from its photovoltaic surface.

  • Exterior solar louvers
  • Passive airflow improvements
  • Solar energy generation
  • Retrofit mounting system
Annotated SolMod louver assembly diagram
Comparison

Why existing solutions fall short

Solution
Limitation
Interior blinds
Heat already inside; $200–$400/window replacement every 5–10 years
Window film
Static tint; degrades in 5–7 years; invisible to stakeholders
Window replacement
$800–$1,000/window; months of disruption; all-or-nothing
Architectural louvers
No power generation; complicates facade maintenance
SolMod
Block heat, generate power, retrofit-ready
SolMod louver system retrofit mounting
Retrofit

Upgrade performance without replacing windows

SolMod installs on the exterior of existing window openings. No demolition, no glazing work, no electrical tie-in.

Lower cost

No demolition or glazing

Minimal disruption

Exterior-only install

No replacement

Existing windows stay

Scalable

Start with one facade

Next Step

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