Energy from the sun, flavors from the sea

Gibus' E-Twist pergola with solar panels enhances the hospitality and activity of Vespero restaurant.

The innovative Gibus Energy pergola, capable of combining aesthetics, comfort and sustainability, transforms the Vespero restaurant into a unique among places in Tuscan territory, allowing an exclusive welcome, reducing the energy consumption of the place and passing on ethical values of environmental protection that are highly valued by guests.

Vespero: as the west wind, as the Greek god of evening light, as twilight, that enchanting moment when the day fades away and dresses the landscape in the poetic colors of sunset. This is also the name of a exclusive restaurant, Vespero, which opened a few months ago in Piombino (Livorno) and has already become a point of reference in the area, not only because of the

excellent offer of food and wine, but also because of the superb location: a sheltered terrace overlooking the sea and the characteristic small port of Salivoli. Prepared with local products according to seasonal availability, the fresh fish dishes and vegetarian alternatives offered by the restaurant are served in a cozy and exclusive outdoor space, protected and enhanced by a pergola with solar panels and sliding glass doors, designed by Gibus.

"From the terrace, facing south toward Marina di Salivoli, we embrace the sun from sunrise to sunset - says the co-owner of the restaurant Francesco Assirelli. Thanks to Gibus' E-Twist pergola, which allows us to welcome our guests to the boundless beauty of the landscape in any season and at any time of day, we have made the panorama and light an integral part of our project, along with the best that the land and sea yields what we offer on our menus.""Receiving clients in a beautiful natural setting, under a fully glass-enclosed bioclimatic pergola - confirms co-owner Veronica Recchia - was one of the driving ideas for us from the beginning. We then integrated this concept with the added value of solar panel technology which concretely provides a message of respect for the environment conveys, which is also very much appreciated by all our guests."

The innovative Gibus Energy pergola - this is the name it leading company in Italy in the field of High Quality Sun Protection and Exterior Design has given to its revolutionary, environmentally friendly solution - combines aesthetics, comfort and durability. As a result, the terrace where restaurant customers are received is not only a large space with a essential, elegant and contemporary personality, but it also represents much more: in addition to the regulate airflow and direct light, but also to protect people in case of rain are the adjustable slats On the pergola roof, in fact, equipped with solar panel modules, making it energy consumption of the restaurant can be reduced.

"The self-generated electricity is used to power the machinery and bar lighting," continued Veronica. It is a small help, partially reimbursing us in this first phase after opening, but we are convinced that the savings in a time frame of several years will be even greater."

The bioclimatic solar panel pergola, three modules wide, is screened on the sides by Gibus GLISSE R sliding glass doors that protect the internal environment and create the ideal microclimatic conditions to accommodate customers year-round, in a transparent box of design and beauty.

"The choice of such an innovative structure - Francesco concludes - makes Vespero unique among nearby restaurants. The Energy pergola has given us the opportunity to create aother service offer than other establishments: more versatile, more continuous, more cool and, a very important feature for us, also in line with an ethical goal of protecting the planet."

BOX Outdoor eco-friendly with the Energy pergole

Gibus' innovative "Energy-pergole" line combines all the qualities of bioclimatic pergolas - Designed for year-round enjoyment of a comfortable, evocative and exciting outdoor space - with the energy, environmental and economic benefits Of autonomous production of electricity.

An important concept related to sustainability distinguishes these special bioclimatic solutions: the solar panel modules integrated into the sunscreen lamellae intercept the sun's rays and convert them into free renewable energy, allowing the pergola not only to cover its modest consumption, but also to become a real energy production infrastructure that can reduce billing costs and, more importantly, respect the environment.

E-Varia and E-Twist - these are the two models currently in the line - are equipped with wiring completely hidden from view, and have solar panels (from 125 to 180 cm long) specially designed to be installed on the slats of Gibus solutions. Thus, on a 4.5 m wide pergola, three panels can be placed per slat; thanks to their orientation capability (from 0° to 120°, thanks to the Twist Motion patent that allows the opening or closing of the canopy for an always pleasant microclimate), the slats have the ability to adjust the optimize absorption of the sun's rays and therefore, to improve energy production, they can be held in a position as perpendicular as possible to that of the sun.

E-Varia and E-Twist are distinguished by a contemporary design in the absolute measured lines and volumes and combine photovoltaic performance with a range of other technological advances. They can be equipped with options useful to realize their performance: windows, zippers, heaters, USB access (to charge devices), audio systems and even LED lighting systems that allow you to benefit from the structure all year round, day and night.

Restaurant Vespero's E-Twist Energy pergola, for example, features GLISSE R glass, the ideal "all-glass" solution for side-sealing Gibus pergolas. GLISSE R is technologically advanced and gives an amazing effect of transparency and lightness, highly valued in hospitality and catering structures, as well as in the residential sector.

This model is offered in different sizes (length up to 14 m, height up to 3 m) and in different configurations (from 2 to 10 doors, with lateral or central opening) and features monolithic tempered glass (thickness: 10 mm, for heights up to 2.70 meters and 12 mm up to 3 meters) without a perimeter frame. The runners are hidden in the thin lower glass holder profiles and the panels roll on the lower rails. The innovative solutions for blocking glass and the elegant trailing handles also guarantee simplicity and safety in use, under all circumstances.

The minimal design of GLISSE R enhances the essential aesthetic of Gibus pergolas and is also suitable for installation in existing verandas or terraces.