1 October 2024: Smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies secured a first order for its solar building envelope solution for the construction of an equipment screen on the Enex100 building located at 100 St George’s Terrace in Perth, Australia
This initial order marks the first sale of part of ClearVue’s solar building envelope solutions validating the company’s commercial strategy to offer a complete solar façade product suite for building owners, developers, and architects.
Martin Deil, the Global CEO of ClearVue Technologies, said:
“This is a pivotal moment for ClearVue. This sale of our solar envelope solution confirms our commercial strategy and shows the value the market is starting to place on energy efficient smart building solutions. In Australia, the building sector is responsible for around 19% of the total electricity usage and 18% of direct carbon emissions. Our technology can be deployed in both retrofit and new construction projects to lower operational carbon emissions and operating costs. ClearVue products are designed to satisfy the evolving regulatory landscape which reflects changing consumer expectations driving sustainability across our building and construction sector.
“ClearVue solar cladding is one of the many ClearVue products now available that make up our solar building envelope solution that is essential for achieving net zero energy buildings, and this initial order demonstrates we are on the right path. We look forward to working with ISPT on their first project.
“The purchase order is for over 200 architectural pure black PV building envelope modules of ClearVue design to be installed within ClearVue’s proprietary framing system.
“Our products were chosen due to unique design elements that deliver on: energy generation capabilities, high reliability, low combustibility, compliance with applicable building standards, and our unique framing system that simplifies installation and maintenance, all while delivering a seamless pure black glass feature wall that is also aesthetically pleasing.
“A key differentiator for ClearVue is our ‘plug and play’ technology which allows architects and builders to select from a full PV product suite across the entire building envelope. Each of our products, starting with our flagship ClearVuePV Vision Glass, to our solar spandrel solution, solar cladding, and solar skylight harnesses solar energy – together these products comprise the ClearVue Power Façade™.
“ClearVue’s product development team have worked diligently to bring this product suite to market, and we are thrilled to see the first commercial results of this effort. A significant amount of work goes into product development, testing, and ensuring compliance with building codes, so it’s gratifying that builders and property owners are recognizing our innovative solution and approach.”
Garry Hendrix, Senior Engineer at ISPT, the property owner of Enex100, commented:
“For ISPT, it is crucial to enhance the sustainability and thereby the value of our property portfolio while meeting our tenants’ and stakeholders’ broader ESG expectations. We were the first Australian property company to achieve carbon neutrality across our portfolio in 2020 and we challenge ourselves to become carbon positive from 2025.
ISPT reviewed several competitive solutions but were attracted to ClearVue products due to the innovative design that delivers the key deployment requirements of the construction industry.”
Obi Energy, commercial solar specialists advising ISPT, said:
“As independent specialists involved in sourcing energy solutions for our corporate clients, we are very pleased to have been introduced to ClearVue’s innovative solutions for the building envelope through our work for ISPT.
Additionally, we are looking forward to exploring the use of other ClearVue building envelope solution products in future projects, both with ISPT and with our wider client portfolio.”
The cladding installation is planned to be completed in mid-2025.
The project is the first of more than fifty qualified project engagements that has converted to a sale from the Company’s own in-house sales pipeline which, for now, is operating alongside the licensee sales pipelines and process to secure early sales and demonstration/reference projects.
ISPT, established in 1994 by some of Australia’s leading industry superannuation funds, has grown into a significant player in the property investment sector. With a portfolio of 139 properties valued at approximately $20 billion, ISPT invests and manages a diversified property portfolio across Australia in office, retail, industrial, education, healthcare and life sciences, residential and social infrastructure. The organization is committed to creating meaningful places for the retailers, companies, government departments, and communities that use their properties.
Obi.Energy, an independent energy consulting firm based in Brisbane, leverages over 75 years of combined industry experience to offer a wide range of energy solutions. Our expert consultants specialize in providing timely, cost-effective advice on electricity and energy management, helping clients optimize their energy usage, reduce costs, and achieve ongoing savings through tailored strategies and services.
