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[email protected] Web Address: www.onyxsolar.com Address: 1123 Broadway, Suite 908, New York, United States Telephone: 1-9172614783 nyx Solar is the global leader in the manufacture of building integrated photovoltaic glass, offering a wide range of products: a-SI, and mono and poly-crystalline photovoltaic glasses for installation on façades, curtain walls, windows, skylights, canopies or even flooring. It enables the buildings of our cities to generate their own energy while increasing their value. Since its inception in 2009, Onyx Solar has executed over 70 projects in more than 25 countries for leading companies such as Samsung, Coca-Cola, Pfizer or Novartis, who are already enjoying the benefits of our glass in their buildings. They provide advice to preeminent architects worldwide, such as Norman Foster, Frank Gehry, SOM, KPF, ASGG or Vignoly, and we have already worked for the most important construction companies in the world, such as ACS, Skanska, Turner, Jacobs or Ferrovial. Onyx Solar has participated in emblematic projects like the American Airlines Arena renovation in Miami, the Novartis’ Headquarters awarded by the prestigious magazine ENR as the Best Sustainable Project in New York in 2014, the Tanjong Pagar Tower- the tallest building in Singapore and built by Samsung, the Science Pyramid in Denver Botanic Gardens- also awarded by ENR as the Best Project in Colorado in 2015, the Coca Cola FEMSA headquarters in Mexico and the Viracopos Airport in Sao Paulo. They primarily provide glass for the construction of new buildings – to be implemented in canopies, skylights, curtain walls, ventilated façades, spandrels, brise-soleils, etc – as well as renovation and refurbishment of existing edifications. Theyhave also developed the first walkable photovoltaic floor, as well as a photovoltaic kit for outdoor furniture, capable of charging electronic devices anywhere. Their photovoltaic glass helps buildings to reduce their CO2 emissions and at the same time is very profitable form a financial point of view, according to the Feasibility Studies elaborated by the company. They state that their clients are equally concerned about structural solidity, aesthetic integration, sustainability and the reduction of energy consumption, as well as achieving important financial savings. Up to 70% of the total energy consumption is directed to buildings. As energy costs and sustainability concerns rise, it becomes imperative to employ new solutions that increase energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions without compromising architectural and structural requirements. Adriano showcases the firm’s dedication to supporting clients through the challenging world of sustainability. They claim that Onyx Solar´s photovoltaic glassis the best solution to achieve these goals, fulfilling every need architects, contractors and clients might have in a world where change occurs at a rapid pace. Our products allow customers to reduce their buildings CO2 and other greenhouse gases emissions, while generating substantial financial savings for building owners. Onyx Solar has elaborated Feasibility Studies of its solutions in more than 140 cities around the world.” Finally, they outlines the firm’s overall aims and the steps it takes to achieve these Onyx Solar’s aim is to enable the buildings of the future to be self–sufficient from an energetic point of view, a key factor in the efforts against climate change, as buildings are responsible for 70% of the energy consumption in our planet. To fulfil this goal, they aspire not only to meet their client’s expectations but to surpass them, always delivering the most advanced photovoltaic glass in the market. This means keeping up with market trends, clients’ needs, and investing in R+D+I will always be the pillars of their success. This mentality has helped them develop state-of-the art technology to launch very innovative products into the market, like the first walkable photovoltaic floor, or a photovoltaic kit for outdoor furniture that allows charging electronic devices. Best Global Photovoltaic Glass Provider 2016 & Most Innovative Photovoltaic Glass Project: Miami Heat’s American Airline Arena Onyx Solar is the global leader in the manufacture of building integrated photovoltaic glass. O AR160028