Richten Energy shortlisted for 2026 solar design competition as coloured façades offer a new route to net-zero buildings

Richten Energy joins fellow participants for a group photo at Solar Power by Design (光築共生), the 2026 Solar PV Design Competition for Buildings, where it shared its work on coloured solar façades.

Richten Energy Co., Ltd. has been shortlisted for the Solar Power by Design (光築共生), 2026 Solar PV Design Competition for Buildings for its coloured solar façade design. The entry shows how buildings can generate renewable electricity while retaining their architectural character.

Richten Energy combines bespoke colours and graphics with low-glare technology to install coloured solar PV on external walls and shading structures. These surfaces become part of the building’s design while generating electricity, giving buildings with limited roof space more options for solar power.

Richten Energy and its research partners presented their work on coloured solar façades at the ‘Solar Power by Design’ awards ceremony. From left are Mr. Liu (ABRI), Mr.Hsu (Richten Energy), Shih-Chi Lo (ABRI) and R. D. Jean (ITRI).

Richten Energy’s Product Director Mr. Hsu accepts the ‘Solar Power by Design’(光築共生) Shortlist Award from Wan-Chih Wang of the Taiwan Architecture & Building Center and poses with partners on the coloured solar façade project.

The company took part in a coloured solar façade demonstration at the Building Materials Laboratory of the Architecture and Building Research Institute, Ministry of the Interior. It is applying that experience to a solar façade project for the Ministry of Environment, building a track record in design coordination, installation, and operations and maintenance. This work lays the groundwork for future installations on public buildings, campuses and corporate sites.

Wei-Li Hsueh, Chief Executive of Richten Energy, said the transition to net-zero buildings should balance architectural design, energy performance and long-term management so the technology can become part of everyday life. The company plans to develop further applications and advance collaboration on a demonstration site in the United States. It aims to build on its experience in Taiwan as it expands internationally, helping cities cut carbon emissions and make their buildings more sustainable.

Richten Energy, ABRI and ITRI’s Material and Chemical Research Laboratories receive a Shortlist Award at ‘Solar Power by Design’ (光築共生)  for their coloured solar façade project.

News source: Central News Agency (CNA)