The components of our building envelope are significantly lighter than conventional roof and facade structures. This allows them to be installed quickly and efficiently with minimal labor. There is no need for labor-intensive work with heavy wooden beams. The system is designed so that it can be flexibly adjusted directly on the construction site without the need for heavy tools. Cutouts for skylights, doors, windows, or technical installations can be easily and precisely made on site with a saw.

Integrated solar thermal technology offers a unique added benefit for the building envelope. The smooth surface of the photovoltaic film allows snow to accumulate and slide off more easily in winter. To prevent an increased risk of roof avalanches, a heated medium is automatically circulated through the system. This de-ices the roof surface before large amounts of snow can come loose. The heat generated is not lost in the process: The medium is stored and can be reheated and reused during the day. In this way, the system combines safety, energy efficiency, and intelligent heat utilization in a single solution.

The photovoltaic film features a specially developed surface structure modeled after a golf ball. This creates a lens effect that efficiently directs sunlight from various angles onto the surface, optimizing energy yield. At the same time, the self-cleaning surface ensures that dust, dirt, and deposits have difficulty adhering to it. As a result, performance is maintained even under demanding conditions such as desert dust, salty sea air, or ice. Furthermore, the surface structure can be specifically tailored during the production process to suit different applications and requirements.

High-strength carbon fiber strands are integrated into the elements of our building envelope and are firmly bonded to the insulation material during the production process. They give the self-supporting components their high stability while keeping their weight low. In addition, carbon fibers are characterized by their high temperature resistance. In the event of a fire, the carbon fiber structures can maintain their load-bearing function for a longer period and continue to support the PV film above them. This increases the stability of the structure and helps maintain the structural integrity of the building envelope even under extreme conditions.

Photovoltaic technology is constantly evolving, achieving ever-higher efficiency, greater durability, and improved performance. Our building envelope is already prepared for this development today. Should a technological upgrade be advisable in the future, a new photovoltaic film can be easily installed over the existing surface. The effort required for modernization remains minimal, and the costs are also significantly lower than those associated with a complete replacement of the structure. This ensures that your building envelope remains future-proof in the long term and can be flexibly adapted to the latest state of the art.

Our building envelope is self-supporting and requires no additional substructure, which significantly reduces one of the major cost factors in home construction. The insulation elements are largely made of a Styrofoam-like material, making them particularly lightweight. This enables quick and efficient installation while reducing labor requirements. Thanks to its versatile design, the building envelope is suitable for both roofs and facades, creating a seamless, energy-efficient building envelope from a single system. In addition, builders benefit from attractive subsidy opportunities that enable further cost savings. SurPlus Energy makes sustainable and economical construction attractive once again.

Thanks to the smart combination of three different energy sources, our roof can generate energy around the clock. During the day, solar radiation on the photovoltaic film generates electrical energy, while the resulting heat is simultaneously converted into thermal energy and stored. When the wind blows during the day, our wind turbine also generates mechanical energy. At night, during a storm, or when the wind picks up again, the turbine is set in motion once more and produces additional energy, which is fed into the system and stored.