Sun Rock, a solar panel-clad facility located in Taiwan's Changhua Coastal Industrial Park, embodies a harmonious integration of architecture and landscape. Designed by MVRDV for Taipower, it features a domed silhouette optimized to harness solar energy effectively. With its pleated facade and strategic orientation, the building is expected to generate nearly one million kilowatt-hours yearly, aiming for self-sufficiency and contributing energy back to the grid if additional panels are added. This architectural landmark symbolizes Taiwan's commitment to renewable energy and efficient design.
The building's rounded, domed silhouette is designed to absorb sunlight efficiently by shifting in profile to capture early, late, and midday light.
Sun Rock's pleated facade not only mounts photovoltaic panels but also modulates light and shadow, optimizing energy collection throughout the day.
With an expected annual output of close to one million kilowatt-hours, Sun Rock aims to be entirely self-sufficient, with potential for even greater energy contributions.
The design enables Sun Rock to function as an instrument calibrated to its solar-rich environment, highlighting architecture's role in renewable energy transitions.
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