Mercedes-Benz Binghatti Tower
Iconic BIPV façade powering communal spaces and enabling carbon-free EV travel
- Capacity / Scale
- 650.92 kWp BIPV Façade
- Location
- Nad Al Sheba District, Dubai, UAE
- Client
- Mercedes-Benz / Binghatti Developers
- Status / Timeline
- Ongoing Project
Project Overview
Engineering shaped around the project.
Mercedes-Benz Places features an innovative architectural BIPV façade. The iconic tower is clad in custom-designed solar modules that harvest energy to power communal spaces. The system is uniquely engineered to provide up to 20,000 km of carbon-free electric vehicle travel annually for residents — creating a tangible link between the building’s energy production and sustainable mobility.
Project Rationale
Motivation for Solar
To integrate solar energy so seamlessly into the tower’s iconic façade that it powers communal spaces and enables residents to drive up to 20,000 km of carbon-free EV travel every year.
Project Value
Measurable scope. Lasting impact.
Technical delivery and real-world value come together through a solution tailored to the project’s site, stakeholders, and operating priorities.
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Custom-designed solar façade modules
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650.92 kWp capacity fully incorporated into the building envelope
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Powers the tower’s communal spaces
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Enables up to 20,000 km of carbon-free EV travel per year
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Cutting-edge solar glass and architectural integration
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Strong alignment between Mercedes-Benz sustainability values and building performance
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