Founded in 2009 in Avila, Spain, Onyx Solar is a global leader in photovoltaic glass solutions for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). With over 500 projects across 60 countries, Onyx harness sunlight to generate clean energy while enhancing the architectural needs as thermal insulation, acoustic control, or radiation filtering. Photovoltaic glass improves insulation and reduces HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) energy use. Its transparent option maximizes natural light, cutting the need for artificial lighting. These passive features lower energy consumption, while its clean power generation capability is ideal for net-zero construction and strong financial returns.
Onyx Solar has successfully brought together two independent industries in a way that has never been done before. The traditional photovoltaic industry and the construction sector merge to create a superior, multifunctional architectural glass with photovoltaic properties.
Innovative solutions from Onyx include ventilated façades, walkable floors, balustrades, skylights, canopies, curtain walls, and all kind of structural elements where glass is usually installed, adding an improved aesthetic and energy yield. These solutions and have been successfully integrated into prestigious projects worldwide, including projects across the USA, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Spain, France, Singapore, and many other countries, showcasing the flexibility and effectiveness of our technology.
Since birth, the company has remained steadfast in their commitment to continuous investment in Research and Development (R&D), a crucial element for success in this rapidly evolving technological landscape. The dedicated R&D department continuously seeks out for the newest technologies and participates in programs that often include collaborations with research centres, universities, and third-party companies. There’s a strong, direct, and ongoing communication channel between departments, and this synergy fosters an evolving R&D corporate strategy that merges the critical thinking of a technical team with the market insights from the sales and marketing department.
Onyx Solar is proudly contributing of the CIRCMAN5.0 project, bringing PV glass manufacturing expertise and building integration, and aiming to explore new paths together with technical partners, to develop innovative tools based in Artificial Intelligence, Defect Detection models, and sustainable materials with better recyclability into the production line. The participation into the CIRCMAN5.0 collaborative space, simulated environments, and LCA methods, will lead soon to an eco-design approach for newest Onyx solutions.