US EMBASSY OF JAKARTA

PHOTOVOLTAIC CANOPY

Designed and built by renowned BL Harbert International, this new state-of-the-art, 4,366 m2 (47,000 SqFt) complex will incorporate a photovoltaic canopy made with Onyx Solar’s amorphous Silicon semi-transparent glass.

Each glass offers a 10% VLT and filters 99% of harmful UV radiation; the total system size is 9.4 kWp, and it will help reducing the building’s carbon footprint while decreasing its electricity bill..

FEASIBILITY STUDY OF AMORPHOUS SILICON CANOPY IN JAKARTA

<0,01€
Energy cost

27%
Reduction in HVAC energy demands

59%
Internal Rate of Return

<2 year
Payback

Data:

Total area - 235 M²
Electricity generated in 35 years - 260,346 kWh
Total light points operating 4 hours a day in 35 years - 512 lighting points
CO₂ emissions avoided in 35 years - 174 Tons of CO₂
Barrels of oil saved in 35 years - 153 barrels per m²

The embassy is located in the historic center of Jakarta, surrounded by national government offices. Upon completion, it will provide workspace for approx. 1,300 employees, who will enjoy the benefits of green building practices.