What Solarwall SA/AG/Ltd does

Solarwall SA is a Swiss building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) consultancy founded in 2014 and headquartered in Villars-Sainte-Croix, Vaud, with a secondary office in Zurich. The company delivers holistic project management across four phases — design, planning, implementation, and operation — for solar façades, photovoltaic overhead glazing, photovoltaic floors, transparent PV glass, and insulated glazing solutions, serving architects, building industry professionals, property owners, and developers across Switzerland. Solarwall is technology-agnostic and works with multiple photovoltaic technologies (monocrystalline, polycrystalline, CIGS thin-film, amorphous silicon) integrated into laminated safety glass modules from various local and international manufacturers, positioning vendor neutrality as a core differentiator.

The business model combines professional services (BIPV consulting, design-phase energy calculations, material selection, installation oversight, annual inspections, and energy production reporting) with hardware facilitation through curated photovoltaic module sourcing. Distribution is direct via two regional offices covering French-speaking and German-speaking Switzerland, supported by a trilingual website (EN/FR/DE), a project portfolio showcasing 50+ completed projects, and a LinkedIn presence. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed, as costs depend on dimensions, glass composition, static requirements, and aesthetic customisation.

Notable completed projects include the award-winning Silo Bleu residential building in Renens (2019 Swiss Solar Prize, 'New builds' category), the EPFL Data Centre (607 modules, 200 kWp, 90,000 kWh/a), Allmend Primary School in Zurich (1,300 m² PV glass roof, 180,000 kWh/a), and the Camandona industrial hall in Crissier (1,040 transparent roof modules producing 446,000 kWh/a). The firm operates with approximately 6 employees, remains privately held without disclosed institutional investment or funding rounds, and is led by founder-CEO Pierre-Olivier Cuche.

Name

Solarwall SA/AG/Ltd

Legal name

Solarwall SA

Website

https://solarwall.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Solarwall SA is a Swiss building-integrated photovoltaics consultancy founded in 2014 that delivers vendor-neutral BIPV design, project management, and maintenance services to architects, developers, and building professionals across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks) (EUAEADAJ)

Keywords

• Building-integrated photovoltaics
• Solar cladding solutions
• Photovoltaic glass modules
• Solar facade consulting
• BIPV project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Villars-Sainte-Croix

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. BIPV Consulting and Project Management: Solarwall provides holistic consulting services for building-integrated photovoltaic projects, covering phases from pre-project design through planning, implementation, and ongoing operation. This includes energy production calculations, material selection, manufacturer sample evaluation, installation oversight, and annual maintenance inspections with quarterly or annual energy reports.
2. Photovoltaic Module Sales: The company works with local and international manufacturers to offer a wide range of photovoltaic elements in various colours, models, sizes, and transparency levels, though they are not exclusively affiliated with any single product or technology brand.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Solarwall SA provides holistic consulting, design, and project management services for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) across Swiss construction projects. The company supports architects, builders, and project developers from pre-project design through planning, implementation, and ongoing operation, offering customized photovoltaic glass solutions (façades, transparent glazing, insulated glazing, overhead glazing, and floors) using manufacturer-agnostic technology selection.

Product overview

Solarwall SA offers a portfolio of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) products and services. The core product line includes three main photovoltaic glass types: PV Façade Modules and Coloured PV Modules for customized active solar façades; Transparent Photovoltaic Glass for semi-transparent applications like balustrades and pergolas; and Insulated Glazing for double/triple glazing solutions. These are complemented by three solution categories: Solar Panel Façades (vertical BIPV systems), Photovoltaic Overhead Glazing (roof-integrated 'fifth façade' systems), and Photovoltaic Floors for horizontal surfaces. Solarwall provides holistic project management across four phases: Design (pre-project consulting and energy production calculations), Planning (alignment with legal/financial requirements and manufacturer sample evaluation), Implementation (structural physics, façade engineering, PV installation), and Operation (quality inspections and annual maintenance reports). The company is technology-agnostic and works with various PV technologies including monocrystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon, amorphous silicon, and CIGS thin-film.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Swiss Solar Prize 2019 (New builds category) for Silo Bleu project with 427 monocrystalline façade modules (132 kWp) and 96 semi-transparent CIGS rooftop modules (9.2 kWp)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Architects NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolarwall works with a comprehensive network of architects, having built long-standing partnerships within the industry. This network enables collaborative project development from early design phases through implementation.
• Installers/Fitters NetworkcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEstablished relationships with installation specialists who handle the physical installation and assembly of photovoltaic panels and systems as part of Solarwall's project implementation phase.
• Solar Panel ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationSolarwall collaborates with local and international manufacturers to offer a wide range of photovoltaic elements. They are not exclusively affiliated with any single manufacturer, maintaining independence in recommending the best technology for each project.
• Solar Module OperatorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking relationships with module operators for ongoing project support and maintenance services, including annual inspections and energy production reporting.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Avancis: CIGS thin-film photovoltaic module maker (used in BIPV façades/roofs, including Solarwall's Silo Bleu rooftop) — comparable in PV technology used for building integration though focused on module production rather than project consultancy.

Direct peers

• Sunew: Brazil-based BIPV company specialising in OPV-based and crystalline photovoltaic façades, roofs, and canopies — comparable niche focus on architecturally integrated solar with similar design-led sales motion.
• Solarcentury (Statkraft): European BIPV and utility-scale solar developer (now part of Statkraft) with overlapping building-integrated solar offering and similar architect/developer customer base across Europe.
• ISSOL: Belgium-based BIPV roof and façade system provider with comparable customisable photovoltaic integration for buildings and similar target customers among European architects and developers.
• Onyx Solar: Spanish manufacturer of building-integrated photovoltaic glass with comparable product lines (transparent, coloured, ventilated façade modules) and similar architectural projects across Europe — competes directly with Solarwall on BIPV glass supply and specification.

Broad incumbents

• Meyer Burger Technology: Swiss-headquartered solar module and equipment manufacturer with significant Swiss market presence; broader PV portfolio that overlaps with Solarwall's supply chain and Swiss customer base, though not BIPV-specialised.
• Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente: Spanish solar PV manufacturer and developer with a BIPV product line for façades and roofs — comparable in BIPV building integration though broader and larger-scale than Solarwall's consultancy model.

Regional players

• Romande Energie: Swiss energy utility with solar generation and BIPV project activity in Western Switzerland — overlaps with Solarwall on local clients and project pipeline in the Romandie market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solarwall-sa

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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