Recently, Finnish construction company Lumon has successfully developed an innovative glass balcony railing capable of generating electricity. By seamlessly integrating solar photovoltaic components into the glass, the product transforms balconies into clean energy power stations without compromising the building’s aesthetic appeal, garnering significant industry attention.
As a specialist in glass products, Lumon has pioneered the incorporation of solar balcony components into its glass railings. Utilizing the eRailing system, the company has transformed conventional protective glass railings into photovoltaic power generation systems, achieving the “invisibility” of technical components. The first project featuring this product has been successfully completed in Finland.
While balcony-mounted solar technologies are relatively common, Lumon’s breakthrough is particularly notable. According to the manufacturer, the photovoltaic components are nearly “invisibly” integrated between two layers of glass, with cables and connectors hidden beneath the handrail cover. The sleek design shows no visible technical parts, making it an attractive option for architects and planners seeking greater flexibility in building aesthetics.
Lumon states that the system fully complies with current structural stability, wind load, and safety standards, offering the same reliability as traditional balcony glass, railings, and barriers. Additionally, the balcony railing elements can be flexibly combined to fit balconies of various sizes. The system is also available in black and gray, providing further design options.
