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'S VERTICAL PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLUTIONS FOR OUTDOOR SPACES
EtWay is the leading Italian company in vertical photovoltaic solutions, headquartered in the technological and eco-friendly heart of Trento. For over 15 years, we have been dedicated to creating innovative products that combine clean energy, refined design, and ease of installation, making a tangible contribution to the energy transition and sustainable urban aesthetics.
Our exclusive lineup includes:
SalvaTerra, the first plug-and-play vertical photovoltaic planter made of Corten steel, designed to transform gardens, hotel rooftops, and terraces into true generators of clean energy.
Sound Solar Panel, innovative photovoltaic noise barriers that reduce noise pollution while generating renewable energy.
Photovoltaic Fencing – Solar Fence: elegant and efficient structures , ideal for agritourism properties, corporate campuses, shopping centers, and public facilities.
Every EtWay solution incorporates cutting-edge technology, such as high-efficiency bifacial solar panels, pre-wired systems, and IoT sensors to continuously monitor performance and maintenance. Our customer-focused approach allows us to offer personalized support, tangible results, and significant energy savings.
Proud of our “Made in Italy” identity and deeply rooted in the Trentino region, we actively collaborate with internationally renowned partners such as Fraunhofer ISE and participate in major European projects such as SPHINX to promote building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).
When you choose Etway, you’re choosing a strategic partnership to transform your urban and natural spaces into models of sustainability, energy efficiency, and aesthetic beauty.
OUR PRODUCTS
PHOTOVOLTAIC FLOWERBOX - Salvaterra
The outdoor decorative photovoltaic planter with integrated vertical bifacial solar panels.
Combining aesthetics and innovation, SalvaTerra is the first freestanding Corten steel planter with integrated vertical solar panels.
Thanks to its high-efficiency double-sided glass-glass panels, it generates up to 1 kWp of renewable energy, transforming terraces, courtyards, gardens, and public spaces into smart green spaces.
Elegant, sustainable, and easy to install, it requires no construction work and is the ideal choice for those who want to combine outdoor design with energy self-sufficiency.
, Sound Solar Panel
SSP – Sound Solar Panel: A photovoltaic noise barrier for sustainable infrastructure.
Ideal for road and rail infrastructure as well as industrial sites, this innovative barrier combines two essential functions: reducing noise pollution and generating solar energy. This cutting-edge solution integrates photovoltaic panels into sound-absorbing structures, transforming every section exposed to noise into an active source of renewable energy.
Made of galvanized steel with solar panels tilted at 33°, it ensures energy efficiency and durability. The custom-designed monocrystalline silicon photovoltaic modules (110–150 Wp) ensure consistent power output.
Photovoltaic Fence - SOLAR FENCE
Solar Fence – Solar energy and security in a single vertical system.
More than just a barrier, the Etway photovoltaic fence combines security, sustainability, and design. By integrating vertical solar panels into a modular structure, it provides perimeter protection and generates renewable energy, making it a perfect fit for residential, industrial, and public settings. A modern solution for those seeking functionality and efficiency in a single system.
With high-efficiency double-sided glass-to-glass panels, the fence generates solar energy even from diffused light and is perfectly suited for spaces such as gardens, courtyards, parking lots, and corporate facilities, offering minimal visual impact and maximum efficiency.
Our "Why"
MISSION OF ETWAY
Create productsSimple and beautiful forms of energy to improve people’s lives and protect creation. Because “when energy becomes beauty, the world is transformed.”
WHEN ENERGY BECOMES BEAUTY, THE WORLD IS TRANSFORMED
SalvaTerra generates energy, embraces greenery, and adds a touch of design to every outdoor space , transforming sustainability into a visible gesture of care for the future.
Imagine an outdoor space…
It could be a beautiful garden, a park, a large plaza, a crowded schoolyard, or even the entrance to a hotel, a campground, or a beach resort or the outdoor area of a restaurant. At first, it seems like just a space for to pass through. A useful place—perhaps well-maintained—but quiet.
Then his gaze lingers…
There is greenery. There is the warmth of Corten steel. There is an elegant source of energy. It doesn’t look like a structure or a technical device, but rather part of the place. And yet, produces energy.
This is SalvaTerra.
SalvaTerra was founded to change the way we view energy. For years, we’ve thought of solar panels as something to put on Roofs—to be hidden, to be treated as a technical component of the building. Useful, Certainly. It’s necessary—more and more so. But often far removed from the beauty of the spaces we experience every day.
SalvaTerra brings energy to people—where they meet, where they play, where they feel excitement and build their memories; it makes it visible, accessible, and wonderfully beautiful.
This is where its deepest meaning lies: Salvaterra—by incorporating technology into a space , it adds meaning to it.
The name itself holds a promise.
SalvaTerra because it preserves our green spaces. SalvaTerra because it transforms the light of the solar energy. SalvaTerra because it fits into spaces without damaging them, but bringing them to life:
- A mayor imagines it in a square, in a park, near a school: piece of street furniture that does more than just decorate—it educates, and fosters, and communicates.
- An architect integrates it as part of the composition: material, landscape and energy, all interacting.
- an entrepreneur places it within the company’s operations, because sustainability doesn’t remain confined to a corporate document, but becomes a tangible visible to customers, employees, and visitors.
SalvaTerra speaks to all these places because it stems from a simple yet powerful idea : every outdoor space can become more useful, more beautiful, and more meaningful. Its self-supporting, modular design allows it to be installed in different contexts. Corten steel gives it a warm, natural, distinctive look. The built-in planter holds the greenery. The photovoltaic photovoltaic vertical bifacial convert light into energy. Possible accessories— such as a seat, bike rack, charging station, or smart irrigation system — make them even more suited to everyday life in outdoor spaces.
There used to be a flower box there. Now there’s a device that generates energy.
Before, there was a technical installation. Now, there is an elegant presence in the space.
Before, there was just a sustainability statement. Now there’s something people can actually see.
This is the transformation of SalvaTerra.
It doesn’t ask you to choose between energy and beauty. It brings them together.
It doesn’t ask you to choose between function and design. He makes them live together.
He isn’t asking us to talk about sustainability. It makes it appear before your eyes.
That’s why SalvaTerra is designed for those who don’t just want to install a product, but want to make a difference.
For those who design places. For those who welcome people. For those who manage spaces public spaces. For business leaders. For anyone who wants to transform an outdoor space into an experience.
Because a space can remain silent. Or it can begin to tell a story.
SalvaTerra tells the story of a choice: that energy can become beauty, that green spaces can become infrastructure, and that sustainability can become part of everyday life.
And when that happens, space changes. Not just because it produces energy. But because it conveys a vision, and in this way, the world is transformed and becomes more beautiful and livable for everyone.
WHY CHOOSE VERTICAL PHOTOVOLTAICS?
The planter’s vertical solar panels are equipped with an integrated microinverter, pre-installed wiring, and the capability to connect to the power grid or a storage system. SalvaTerra guarantees renewable energy year-round, even in the shade or under diffused light. The deep planter holds actual crops, making it ideal for ornamental plants, herbs, and vegetables.
It combines modern design, durable materials, and environmental sustainability, helping to reduce CO₂ emissions. Compatible with LEED, BREEAM, and WELL certifications, it is the ideal choice for those seeking innovative photovoltaic lighting, perfect for hotels, businesses, installers, and environmentally conscious households.
APPLICATIONS FOR HOTELS AND THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Etway offers a variety of configurations and models of vertical solar power systems for hotels and hospitality facilities, ideal for enhancing terraces, gardens, and common areas. Our solutions ensure energy sustainability, elegant aesthetics, and guest comfort. On our website, you’ll find detailed information on applications in the hospitality sector, along with guidelines on incentives and tax credits.
FOR BUSINESSES AND SHOPPING CENTERS
Etway’s vertical photovoltaic solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly into corporate and commercial settings, helping to reduce energy costs and enhance a company’s green image. On our website, you can learn about all the specific applications and find detailed information on tax benefits.
OPTIONS FOR THE PUBLIC SECTOR
EtWay offers vertical photovoltaic solutions that are ideal for the public sector and perfect for parks, plazas, and urban environments. These products are designed to enhance the sustainability, functionality, and appeal of public spaces. Details on specific applications and incentives for the public sector are available on our website.
systems for private villas and residences
Etway’s vertical photovoltaic systems, including the SalvaTerra planter, allow owners of villas and private residences to benefit from clean energy through elegant and unobtrusive installations that enhance the property’s value. On our website, you can find clear instructions on how to use the system and information on applicable tax credits.
THE SMART CHOICE FOR EPC DESIGNERS
EtWay develops vertical photovoltaic solutions designed to blend elegantly into rural, residential, and public settings. Thanks to their technical specifications, these solutions can be proposed by EPC designers as fully-fledged photovoltaic systems, making them ideal for renovation projects where modifying existing roofs or facades is not desired.
camping/glamping solutions
Etway’s solutions for campgrounds and glamping sites combine design and sustainability, providing renewable energy through products that are easy to install and manage. Visit our website to find all the information you need to implement these solutions at your campground or glamping site and learn about the related tax benefits.
Italian Excellence, Trentino Solidity
Our products are entirely designed and manufactured in Italy, with a special focus on quality, design, and the artisanal craftsmanship that define true “Made in Italy” products. But our deepest roots lie in Trentino, a region known for its harmonious landscapes, sustainable innovation, and technical precision.
From Italy, we draw our creative energy, aesthetic sensibility, and culture of beauty; from Trentino, we inherit our operational solidity, the reliability of our solutions, and our respect for the environment. This combination allows us to offer products that blend engineering excellence with visual appeal, designed to stand the test of time and blend seamlessly into any setting, whether urban or natural.
Choosing Etway means choosing Italian excellence with a Trentino heart, capable of transforming energy into a tangible expression of harmony and responsibility.
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