Photovoltaics
Switzerland's only ISO 170125 accredited laboratory supports the photovoltaic industry by developing new testing and characterisation methods to establish the efficiency, durability and reliability of photovoltaic modules.
Institute of Applied Sustainability to the Built Environment (ISAAC)
Institute of Applied Sustainability to the Built Environment (ISAAC)
The Institute of Applied Sustainability to the Built Environment (ISAAC) promotes the energy transition towards a zero-emission society based on an inter- and transdisciplinary approach in the areas of characterisation and reliability of photovoltaics and their integration in the building, intelligent management of renewable energy in the grid, energy efficiency of buildings and their maintenance. The complex energy transition also includes the proposal of more sustainable choices and lifestyles, involving local and civil society stakeholders.
This page brings together some relevant information and presents it in a concise manner. Detailed information about the Institute of Applied Sustainability to the Built Environment is available by visiting the Institute's website.
Disciplinary fields
Energy systems
Analyses and optimises advanced energy systems integrating renewable energy production and studies changes due to technological, economic and social factors supporting the energy transition.
Building system
Deals with the analysis, management and sustainable development of real estate in a circular building vision and considering the integration of photovoltaics as an architectural and renewable energy production element.
Energy, sustainability and territory
Promotes energy efficiency and sustainable transition through the development of local and regional policies with the involvement of users and all actors involved in the transition.
The institute includes the photovoltaic laboratory and two competence centres:
SUPSI PVLab Laboratory
SUPSI PVLab is the only Swiss laboratory accredited to ISO 17025 for testing photovoltaic modules.
Centre for Development and Cooperation (CDC)
The SUPSI Centre for Development and Cooperation is active in the four institutional mandates: undergraduate and graduate studies, continuing education, applied research and services, addressing partners such as NGOs, public and private institutions and social enterprises.
Radon Competence Centre
The Radon Competence Centre studies radon gas, making its knowledge available to professionals, building owners and interested parties in general.
The Institute of Applied Sustainability to the Built Environment offers services in the fields of renewable energies, rational use of energy, energy efficiency, including the renovation and maintenance of buildings, regional and local energy planning based on environmental, economic and social criteria.
Results21
Analysis and monitoring of photovoltaic systems
Photovoltaic systems are built to last. However, the performance of a system indicated by the manufacturer does not always turn out to be that achieved in the actual system.
Analysis and optimisation of energy consumption in complex buildings
Analysis and identification of optimisation strategies to sustainably reduce the energy consumption and energy costs of buildings or building parks.
Analysis of the deterioration, energy and maintenance status
The use of an innovative analysis method, supported by advanced digital tools and the team's experience, makes it possible to obtain an accurate snapshot of the building's state of preservation, assess energy efficiency, and propose interventions.
BiPV
All applied research and innovation services dedicated to the integration of photovoltaics in architecture and construction.
Environmental impact analysis of companies
The management of natural resources is a major global challenge. This challenge does not only concern international and national politics, but also every individual, entity and company.
Field testing
The SUPSI PVLab laboratory offers numerous services to the local area. These include a series of field testings.
Geothermal plant sizing
The Institute of Applied Sustainability to the Built Environment provides services related to geothermal energy, geothermal system sizing and simulation for performance evaluation of systems using geothermal probes or energy piles.
Indoor testing and electrical characterisation of photovoltaic modules
The SUPSI PVLab laboratory offers numerous services to the local area. Among these a series of tests that focus on the electrical characterization.
Institute of Applied Sustainability to the Built Environment
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Campus SUPSI Mendrisio
Via Flora Ruchat-Roncati 15
CH-6850 Mendrisio