Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Energy-Efficient-Public-Library-Pompeu-Fabra-in-Spain-27MZIFJJ0R2M6.htmlConceptually similarEnergy Efficient Public Library Pompeu Fabra in SpainGP0STQ0TSCompleted★★★★Energy Efficient Public Library Pompeu Fabra in SpainGP0STQ0TTCompleted★★★★Energy Efficient Public Library Pompeu Fabra in SpainGP0STQ0TUCompleted★★★★Energy Efficient Public Library Pompeu Fabra in SpainGP0STQ0TVCompleted★★★★Energy Efficient Public Library Pompeu Fabra in SpainGP0STQ0TWCompleted★★★★Energy Efficient Public Library Pompeu Fabra in SpainGP0STQ0TXCompleted★★★★Director of Pompeu Fabra Energy Efficient Public Library in SpainGP0STQ0TACompleted★★★★Director of Pompeu Fabra Energy Efficient Public Library in SpainGP0STQ0TBCompleted★★★★Director of Pompeu Fabra Energy Efficient Public Library in SpainGP0STQ0TCCompleted★★★★View AllGP0STQ0TOEnergy Efficient Public Library Pompeu Fabra in SpainThe building hosting the Pompeu Fabra public library is an example of sustainability and integration between architecture and renewable energy sources. The facade consists of 225 m2 of photovoltaic solar panels of polycrystalline silicon. Inside the building, the panels allow the entry of natural light. The roof of the building is occupied by another 578 m2 of photovoltaic panels that generate 53 kWp. All energy produced is fed into the grid but consumption is much lower than production.But besides energy production, photovoltaic solar panels can regulate the indoor temperature through an integrated ventilation system that introduces hot air into the building in winter and cool air in the summer months.In original language:Biblioteca Pompau fabra MataróDespués de que el Ayuntamiento de Mataró obtuviera una subvención de la Unión Europea en 1992, Lloret i Orriols se puso manos a la obra y comenzó la construcción de la biblioteca pública Pompeu Fabra en municipio barcelonés, que actualmente funciona con un convenio entre la diputación y el Ayuntamiento de Mataró. La pretensión del arquitecto era crear un edificio funcional pero que fuera una fuente de generación de energía integrada en el entorno urbano.El resultado fue un edificio que aún a día de hoy es un ejemplo de sostenibilidad y de integración entre arquitectura y renovables, y sin duda todo un ejemplo de la etapa dulce de las renovables en España. La fachada está formada por 225 m2 de paneles solares de células fotovoltaicas de silicio policristalino que, una vez en el interior, permiten la entrada de luz natural. El tejado del edificio lo ocupan otros 578 m2 de paneles que generan 53 KWp. Toda la energía producida es vertida a la red pero el consumo es muy inferior a la producción.Pero además de producir energía fotovoltaica, los paneles solares permiten regular la temperatura interior a través de un sistema de ventilación integrado que introduce aire caliente en el edificio en invierno y aire fresco en los meses de verano.Locations:Catalonia-Europe-Mataró-SpainDate:19 Jan, 2016Credit:© Pedro Armestre / GreenpeaceMaximum size:6905px X 4603pxKeywords:Books-Climate (campaign title)-Day-Energy efficiency-Indoors-KWCI (GPI)-One person-Renewable energyShoot:Energy Efficient Public Library Pompeu Fabra in SpainAfter the City of Mataró obtained a grant from the European Union in 1992, Lloret i Orriols got down to work and began the construction of the public library Pompeu Fabra in the Catalan city of Mataró, close to Barcelona.The aim of the architect was to create a functional building that at the same time was a source of power generation integrated in the urban environment.The result was a building that still today is an example of sustainability and integration between architecture and renewable energy sources. The facade consists of 225 m2 of photovoltaic solar panels of polycrystalline silicon. Inside the building, the panels allow the entry of natural light. The roof of the building is occupied by another 578 m2 of photovoltaic panels that generate 53 kWp. All energy produced is fed into the grid but consumption is much lower than production.But besides energy producing, photovoltaic solar panels can regulate the indoor temperature through an integrated ventilation system that introduces hot air into the building in winter and cool air in the summer months.