b'3RD PLACE WINNERMITREX INTEGRATED SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES INC. | MITREX SOLARAIL AND SOLAR CLADDINGEtobicoke-based Mitrex received its award for solar cladding and balcony rail that not only generates energy (and revenue) for building owners, but looks great.This is the first truly customized Building- Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) system, which means we can customize the colour and the sizes, and its all made in Canada with very high-speed production, says Mitrex CEO Danial Hadizadeh. This is a system that, as a package, has never been done.It uses similar components to a rooftop array, but on vertical surfaces, says solutions consultant Matthew Marquardt. Made of a solar cell sandwiched between aluminum backing and a glass top coat impregnated with UV-stable ink, they are usually black or blue, but they can have marble or wood-grain patterns, or even scribbles, baked into the glass.remove panels in the middle of a wall ifenergy incentives can be claimed. The panels can be anchored in two ways:needed, Marquardt says. Renewable energy is real, and its here, with a traditional clip-and-rail system orsays Hadizadeh. The technology and with an anchor plate system, which isThe cost is similar to standard materials,affordability are here.a non-progressive option, so you canand in some jurisdictions, sustainable-Image courtesy of E.S. Fox Limited Builtto last.Built to last.Canadas skylines were built on the enduring partnership between Canadas unionized contractors and our Ironworkerpartners. Its a commitment to professionalism without compromise that gets the job done right every time for all time. Start here to find the proven talent with seasoned skills and the health and safety standards to match. For your current or upcoming project, you can find a full list of our members at ontarioerectors.com16Quarter 4 2020 BUILDERSDIGEST'