CV Issue 2 2018

30 CORPORATE VISION / Issue 2 2018 , Onyx Solar is a company devoted to the design andmanufacture of photovoltaic glass for buildings. We explore the secrets behind this innovative firmand what drives it towards the success it enjoys today. Solar Energy Soars Thanks to Onyx Solar Founded in 2009, Onyx Solar is the world’s leading manufacturer of transparent photovoltaic (PV) glass for buildings. PV Glass is used as a building material plus as an energy-generating device, capturing the sunlight and transforming it into electricity. It is made of two or more panes of heat treated, safety glass, and it provides the same thermal and sound insulation, and natural light as a conventional architectural glass. Thus, it is installed in lieu of conventional glass on building facades, curtain walls, atriums, canopies and terrace floor, among others. By providing the same thermal performance as a conventional glass, along with clean, free electricity from the sun, buildings can drastically improve their energy efficiency, decrease O&M costs, and reduce their carbon footprint. This game-changer material not only generates electricity from the sun, but also provide thermal and acoustic insulation, natural lighting, and UV/IR filters in innovative, state- of-the-art designs. From early research and prototyping to end product design, manufacturing and customer validation, Onyx has successfully completed all stages needed to develop a cutting edge product that represents a new huge market disruption. It has been awarded as the Most Innovative Glass Product and Greatest Technology of the world. As testimony to its success, Onyx Solar’s photovoltaic glass has now been installed in over 150 projects across the planet, covering all markets (Government, Healthcare, Commercial, Transportation, Retail, Corporate and Education). The firm has supported a range of well-known corporations who have led the adoption of photovoltaic glass within their industries, including Apple Inc. Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Samsung, Coca- Cola, Heineken, Pfizer, and G.W. University. Among the solar solutions that the firm offers, the most popular include photovoltaic skylights, curtain walls, floors and other façade systems. Onyx Solar is committed to deliver high quality products only, which meet international standards, codes, and safety guidelines. Accordingly, its production process has been verified by independent certifying bodies, and the company has deployed in its production process an Integrated Management System that has obtained the respective certifications according to the ISO 9001:2005 standard (Quality Management), and the ISO 14001:2015 standard (Environmental management). As a pioneer in the market, Onyx Solar has also developed the first photovoltaic pavers in the world, which can be used as terrace floor, sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces. In addition, the firm has also developed the first photovoltaic ventilated façade in the market, which can be customized onsite. Ultimately, with over a hundred projects in the five continents and over 40 international awards, Onyx 1709CV01 Solar Group has been recognized as the Global Leader Manufacturer of Photovoltaic Glass for Buildings, and moving forward it will continue to work to live up to this title and offer clients unique solutions that meet their needs. Company: Onyx Solar Group Contact: Alvaro Beltran Address: 1123 Broadway #908, New York, NY 10010, USA Phone: 0034920210050 ext1127 Website: www.onyxsolar.com