As part of the European project IRIS Smart Cities, IMREDD has begun installing photovoltaic panels on the roof of its new building, which has now reached a completion rate of around 80%. The building is due to be occupied by February 2020.

This photovoltaic solar power plant is made up of 520 anti-reflective tempered glass modules, each weighing 18.5kg, and the entire installation covers a total surface area of 848m². The unit power of the panels is 345Wp, for a total of 179.4KWp.

The photovoltaic panels chosen are among the most efficient on the market, with an energy yield of 21.5% and a lifespan of 25 years.

By converting solar radiation into electricity, this power station will be used to power a 3-storey demonstration building housing several hundred students, teachers, researchers and staff.

In addition, a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 182.4 kWh stores the surplus energy produced by the solar panels, to ensure that the building is as energy independent as possible. The electrical installations are then able to be completely independent of the conventional electricity grid for part of the year.

As a reminder, this installation is part of the IRIS project, These include Transition Track 1, which focuses on energy efficiency in buildings and the integration of renewable energies, and Transition Track 2, which covers intelligent energy management and storage for greater flexibility.