Kilowatt Confidence: Calculating the Energy Output of Mitrex Solar Installations

A Practical Guide for Engineers and Consultants

How much energy will your Mitrex system produce? How quickly will it pay off? Specifying solar solutions demands reliable data on energy output and financial returns. Mitrex building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) blend high performance with elegant design, turning facades into sustainable power sources. With an Energy Simulator and proven results from projects like the University of Toronto Scarborough’s Health Sciences Complex, Mitrex equips engineers and consultants to plan with precision.

Why Mitrex BIPV? Power Meets Design

Mitrex eFacade PRO panels transform building exteriors into energy producers. Built with high-efficiency monocrystalline cells, they deliver strong output while offering customizable colors and shapes to meet architectural demands. A 25-year warranty ensures reliability, with designs tested to withstand extreme conditions (up to 8000 Pa loads).

For technical details, the Product Data Sheet provides full specifications.

Model with Ease: Mitrex Energy Simulator

The free Energy Simulator at mitrex.com/simulator simplifies analysis:

• Estimate annual energy output based on location, system size, and orientation.
• Calculate cost savings using local energy rates and incentives.
• Compare designs—facade, rail, or glass—to maximize performance.

Real-World Impact: University of Toronto Scarborough Case Study

The Myron and Berna Garron Health Sciences Complex at the University of Toronto Scarborough showcases the flexibility of Mitrex’s facade BIPV. The 516 kW facade system generates 309,164 kWh annually, powering a significant portion of the building’s needs sustainably.

Facade performance across orientations:

• South: 130 kW, 101,217 kWh
• North: 198 kW, 68,382 kWh
• Southwest: 85 kW, 66,363 kWh

Mitrex optimized the facade design by reducing panel sizes from eight to two and adjusting colors—balancing lighter shades for aesthetics with efficiency needs, in collaboration with architects MVRDV and Diamond Schmitt. The vibrant mosaic facade (five colors, two panel sizes) demonstrates BIPV’s adaptability, achieving high output across diverse orientations while meeting architectural goals. The total system, including a smaller 119 kW rooftop array, reaches 636 kW and 437,813 kWh annually.

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ROI That Builds Value

Mitrex systems create lasting financial benefits:

• Savings: The University of Toronto Scarborough project generates ~$80,000/year, with ROI in under one year.
• Incentives: Commercial programs reduce costs, including:
  
  • U.S.: Clean Energy Credit, a 30% tax credit for solar installations through 2032.
  • Canada: Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit, a 30% credit for commercial solar projects through 2034.
• Certifications: Systems contribute up to 41 LEED points, elevating project value.
• Low Maintenance: Durable designs reduce upkeep over 25 years.

Built for Projects

Mitrex supports seamless planning:

• Flexibility: Panels adapt to designs, from rectangular to hexagonal.
• Ease: Cladishield rainscreen systems streamline installation.
• Trust: Fire-tested and certified for global standards.

Specify with Confidence

Mitrex enables the creation of sustainable buildings that perform for decades. From energy modeling to ROI validation, reliable tools and data make specifying BIPV straightforward.

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Mitrex is here to help you design it, model it, and build it—with confidence.

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