SalvaTerra: the photovoltaic planter combining energy, greenery and beauty
Photovoltaics move beyond the roof and become part of the spaces we live in.
SalvaTerra is the photovoltaic furnishing solution designed by ETWAY to bring solar energy into gardens, courtyards, terraces and outdoor spaces. A planter that integrates greenery with photovoltaic technology, available in several configurations, including solutions with vertical bifacial photovoltaic panels.
A new way to generate renewable energy, enhancing architecture and giving existing places new functions.
1. Garden photovoltaics: when energy becomes beauty
A photovoltaic planter that furnishes spaces, holds greenery and generates energy.Find out more
A photovoltaic planter that furnishes spaces, holds greenery and generates energy.
Choosing photovoltaics should not mean sacrificing your garden’s beauty or the architectural quality of your outdoor spaces.
SalvaTerra was created for precisely this purpose: integrating solar panels into a designer planter, transforming energy technology into a furnishing that is attractive to look at and useful every day.
Its shapes, greenery and architectural finishes create a harmonious whole, suited to private gardens, hotels, resorts, businesses and public places.
More than a system to hide: an object you can also choose for its beauty.
2. Photovoltaics without a roof: generate energy where you could not before
Is your roof unsuitable for solar panels? Your outdoor space may offer another possibility.Find out more
Is your roof unsuitable for solar panels? Your outdoor space may offer another possibility.
Hard-to-reach roofs, shaded roofs, historic buildings, architectural restrictions or simply a desire to leave the roof untouched: there are many reasons to seek an alternative to conventional photovoltaics.
SalvaTerra allows you to design a garden or terrace photovoltaic systemusing outdoor areas with suitable sun exposure, without installing modules on the roof.
This way, courtyards, gardens, business spaces and hospitality areas can contribute to renewable energy generation. Feasibility naturally depends on solar irradiation, site characteristics, technical checks and permits.
Photovoltaics do not necessarily have to be on the roof: they can become part of the landscape.
3. Photovoltaic fencing and green dividers: separate spaces, generate energy
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Why simply divide a space when you can enhance it too?
A terrace to organise, a restaurant’s outdoor area, a hotel garden, a business perimeter or a path through a park: all are places that need elements for separation, order and privacy.
SalvaTerra offers a solution combining divider planters, greenery and photovoltaics. Placing multiple modules side by side creates visual screens and linear arrangements, turning a simple boundary into a surface that generates solar energy.
It is an interesting alternative to consider when looking for photovoltaic fencing or an outdoor divider, though it does not automatically replace structural or security fencing.
A space that once served only to divide can now generate value too.
4. Freestanding photovoltaics: simple installation without disrupting the garden
Less groundwork, more design freedom.Find out more
Less groundwork, more design freedom.
One of the main obstacles to building a photovoltaic system is installation complexity: civil works, supporting structures, surface alterations and site organisation.
SalvaTerra is designed as a freestanding photovoltaic planter. Under the conditions specified in the design, the structure can be stabilised through its configuration and the planter filling, without dedicated foundations.
This enables less invasive installations in gardens, courtyards, car parks and outdoor areas that are already landscaped.
Stability, load, wind, electrical connection and applicable permit checks remain necessary.
An energy solution designed to fit into spaces rather than turn them into a building site.
5. Much more than a planter: an Energy Hub for your outdoor spaces
Energy, greenery and services. All in one furnishing element.Find out more
Energy, greenery and services. All in one furnishing element.
A hotel garden, a business entrance or a public space often needs several functions: lighting, furnishings, rest areas, bicycle charging and security tools.
SalvaTerra is designed as a multifunctional platform. In suitably prepared configurations, solar energy generation can be combined with bicycle racks, e-bike charging, seating, LED lighting, irrigation systems, sensors and cameras.
Instead of adding many separate objects, you can design a coordinated whole that is beautiful and functional.
For hotels, campsites, businesses and municipalities, this means turning an ordinary furnishing element into a smart service point.
One space, many more possibilities.
6. Cleaning photovoltaic panels from ground level: simpler, more accessible maintenance
Cleaning solar panels does not always require climbing onto the roof.Find out more
Cleaning solar panels does not always require climbing onto the roof.
Anyone with a rooftop photovoltaic system knows the difficulties of working at height: access, equipment, safety and costs that can affect maintenance over the years.
With SalvaTerra, photovoltaic modules sit in a structure accessible from ground level. This simplifies routine solar panel cleaning, visual inspection and maintenanceavoiding the complexities of a high roof for these activities.
This does not mean panels need washing less often: cleaning needs depend on dust, pollen, pollution and local conditions. The main advantage is easier access and, in many cases, lower organisational costs.
Renewable energy becomes simpler to manage too.
7. Modular photovoltaics: start with a few planters and expand your system
A system that adapts to your spaces and can grow with your needs.Find out more
A system that adapts to your spaces and can grow with your needs.
Not everyone needs to install a large photovoltaic system immediately. A home may want to start with a few planters, while a hotel, campsite or business may choose to develop the installation in successive areas.
SalvaTerra is a modular photovoltaic solution: multiple units can be placed side by side to create furnishing arrangements, green dividers and systems with different power ratings.
Furthermore, because the structures do not necessarily need permanent fixing to the ground, they can be removed and repositioned using appropriate handling and reinstallation procedures.
Power, connections and expansions are sized according to the project.
You can add value to your spaces today while retaining the freedom to rethink them tomorrow.
8. Photovoltaic street furniture: sustainability becomes visible
Choosing clean energy is good. Being able to show it is beautiful.Find out more
Choosing clean energy is good. Being able to show it is beautiful.
A rooftop system generates energy but often remains invisible. SalvaTerra brings designer vertical photovoltaics to places where people live, work and meet.
At a business entrance, in a sustainable hotel, shopping centre or public space, a photovoltaic planter can become a recognisable expression of innovation and care for the environment.
For a business, it makes environmental commitment tangible. For a hospitality facility, it enhances guests’ experience. For a municipality, it integrates greenery, energy and street furniture in one project.
Sustainability is more than something you declare: it is something you can see, experience and share.
Discover how SalvaTerra can enhance your space
Whether you want to create a photovoltaic system without a roof, organise a terrace, furnish a garden or integrate energy and greenery into an architectural project, we can help you assess the most suitable configuration.