Copenhagen solar Glass Stone Usage

What is the largest building-integrated solar power plant in Denmark?

It is one of the largest building-integrated solar power plants in Denmark. The 12,000 colored solar panels really make the Copenhagen International School’s new building stand out. They completely cover the building and will provide it with 300 MWh of electricity per year, meeting over half of the school’s energy needs.

How do we use solar energy in Denmark?

Today, we use solar energy in Denmark in two ways: in the form of rooftop solar panels that can produce heat and district heating, and solar cells that can produce electricity. Why is solar energy important?

What makes Copenhagen a green city?

Copenhagen implements clever green architecture, having for example an international school clad with a big integrated solar panel facade of 12,000 individual “tiles”, covering a surface of 6,000 sqm (64,583 sqft). This system provides half of the school’s electricity needs.

Why is solar heating important in Denmark?

Solar heating covers approx. 2% of Denmark’s district heating production. One of the big challenges of solar heating is energy storage, because the sun provides the most energy in the summer, when we need it the least to heat buildings. Heat storage is therefore a major research area at DTU.