Onyx Solar
Onyx Solar: photovoltaic glass for sustainable, efficient, and innovative architecture
R2M Solution is the official distributor of Onyx Solar in Italy and France.
Onyx Solar is the global leader in photovoltaic glass for buildings.
A pioneer in building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), it offers custom solutions that combine aesthetics, energy efficiency, and technological innovation.
From facades to skylights and even walkable floors, Onyx products turn any surface into a clean energy source, contributing to the transition toward net-zero buildings.
With over 500 projects completed in 60 countries, Onyx Solar collaborates with leading international architecture and engineering firms and has supplied photovoltaic solutions for the headquarters of Apple, Samsung, Coca-Cola, Marriott, and Novartis.
The company is also actively involved in European research and development projects (Horizon 2020) to drive innovation in the BIPV market.
Technology and custom manufacturing
Onyx Solar can produce amorphous and crystalline silicon photovoltaic glass in any color, shape, layering, and transparency level, up to 4×2 meters in size.
Its products are IEC, UL, and ISO certified and come with warranties of up to 35 years.
Thanks to its extreme customization capabilities, Onyx Solar can be integrated into any architectural context, historic or contemporary.
Versatile applications for new and existing buildings
Photovoltaic glass curtain walls or ventilated facades
Replacement of double glazing with photovoltaic glass
Solar skylights and canopies
Anti-slip walkable flooring
Balustrades, sunshades, and integrated urban furniture
Energy efficiency upgrades even on listed or historic buildings
Multifunctional properties and measurable benefits
Renewable energy generation
Solar control (g-value) and IR/UV filtering
Thermal and acoustic insulation
Natural lighting and visual comfort
Aesthetic and bioclimatic enhancement
CO₂ emissions reduction
Energy savings and payback over the material’s lifecycle
Contribution to environmental certifications (LEED, BREEAM, WELL)
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