June 5-6th, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Vilnius Hotel
Get inspired to make solar buildings!
Reserve your spot today. Seats are limited.
Tickets are sold by SUPSI (University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland), the official event organizer to complete your purchase.
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This intensive one-day course explores Solar-Integrated Architecture, combining theory with real-world application. Topics include solar technology fundamentals, architectural integration, simulation & modeling, product certification, and cost-effectiveness – equipping you with both technical and practical insight.
The day features a tour of case study buildings at Artery Business Centre by Studio Libeskind, where you’ll experience solar architecture firsthand and meet with architects, constructors, and project partners.
For a deeper experience, an optional Day 2 includes an exclusive visit to Metsolar, offering insights into their mission, products, and production, plus a hands-on project with expert guidance.
You’ll also build a network of peers and professionals, opening doors to future events, competitions, and continued growth in the Solar Architecture field.
Event Topics
- Photovoltaics: from function to beauty
- Sun as a building material
- Solar Technology Fundamentals
- Custom made BIPV technologies
- Simulation and modelling
- Quality and product certifications
- Economic and environmental impact
- Case studies and Live Discussion
What Do You Get From This Course?
- Learn to size BESS and to calculate ROI
- Understand BESS co-location with PV specifics
- Get answers from industry professionals
- Elevate your career in Battery Storage sector
Professional Speakers
Hear From the Pros
“The lecturers provided great, complete and full answers with solid examples from real projects that they worked on during their career. I would recommend this course.“
“An exceptionally relevant topic. I gained valuable insights from experts with hands-on experience in grid balancing, energy storage, and related fields.”
“The course highly insightful, offering valuable guidance on BESS and PV systems, especially as Romania develops its legislation. Discussions on battery degradation and financial models were particularly relevant, and the high engagement during the course reflected the importance of these topics.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
An intensive ONE-DAY course provides a deep dive into Solar-Integrated Architecture, combining theoretical foundations with real-world applications. The program covers Solar Technology Fundamentals, Architectural Integration, Simulation&Modelling, Quality and Product Certifications and Cost-effectiveness, equipping you with both technical knowledge and practical insights.
The day includes an experiential tour of case study buildings at Artery Business Centre by Studio Libeskind, allowing you to witness solar architecture in action and engage directly with architects, constructors and other project stakeholders.
For those looking to deepen their experience, an optional DAY 2 offers an exclusive visit to a factory visit: Metsolar. Here, you’ll explore the company’s mission, products and production processes and work on a project with expert follow-up, solidifying your experiential knowledge.
DAY 1
- Photovoltaics: from function to beauty
- Sun as a building material: case studies of solar architecture
- Solar Technology Fundamentals: principles of photovoltaics, solar cell types and energy efficiency
- Custom made BIPV technologies: manufacturing challenges for market competitiveness
- Hints on quality and product certifications: technical requirements and current regulations
- Impact: Economic and environmental impact of solar integration
- Simulation and modelling: processes and workflows for solar potential analysis and BIM-based modelling + exercise
- BIPV project case studies
DAY 2 (Optional)
- Workshop activities and MET Solar factory visit (Alytus).
The event (course) is ideal for architects, engineers, designers, project managers, and sustainability professionals interested in integrating solar technologies into architectural designs.
Participants will gain:
Comprehensive knowledge of BIPV systems
Practical experience through site visits
Networking opportunities with industry experts
A certificate of participation
Registration details and ticket purchases are handled by SUPSI, the official event organizer. You will be redirected to their website to complete your booking.
If you would like to receive the invoice for tickets via email, please contact event coordinators: Julija Kaladžinskaitė (julija@solarexplain.eu, +37061221992), or Greta Battaglia (greta.battaglia@supsi.ch, +41 58 666 62 48).
Day 1, June 5th, 2025, 9:00-17:00 (conference part):
- Hilton Garden (Gedimino Av. 44 B, Vilnius, LT-01110, Lithuania)
Day 2, June 6, 2025, 9:00 – 13:30 (workshop & factory visit, optional)
- Metsolar (Audėjų gatvė 3, Alytus, 62323 Alytaus m. sav., Lituania)
There are no strict prerequisites, but a background in architecture, engineering, or a related field is beneficial to fully engage with the course material.
Get inspired to make solar buildings!
June 5-6, 2025 (09:00 - 17:00), Hilton Garden Inn Vilnius
