Glass & Solar Energy. Glass is an integral and important element of photovoltaic solar panels. To increase efficiency, low-iron glass, which is more expensive, but clearer than ordinary glass, is increasingly specified. Anti-reflective coatings can also increase the amount of usable solar energy.

Pilkington Optiwhite™ is a range of extra clear low-iron float glass products with very high solar transmittance, offering improved solar energy conversion and consistent performances. This range of low-iron glass products is suitable for use in thin film photovoltaics, crystalline silicon photovoltaics, concentrated solar power technology ...

Solar control is a key issue in terms of energy saving: In hot conditions, or for buildings with high internal loads, it is used to minimize solar heat gain by rejecting solar radiation and help control glare; In more temperate conditions it can be used to balance solar control with high levels of natural light

19 Oct 2018. NSG Group announced today it has selected a location for its new glass production facility in the United States. The 500,000 square foot facility will be located in Troy Township, Ohio nearby First Solar’s Lake Township, Ohio site.

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News Item. 22 Jan 2021. A fully transparent, energy-generating window featuring UE Power™, Ubiquitous Energy' s transparent photovoltaic technology was recently installed at the NSG facility in Northwood, Ohio. This building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology transforms an average window into a solar cell that generates electricity ...

(2) Allowing high transmission of the solar radiation (short wave radiation) through the glass to benefit from passive solar heat gain through the glass. During the winter, low-emissivity (low-e) glass can reduce heat loss while allowing high levels of valuable free solar gain to heat buildings with no significant loss in natural light.

For many years, Pilkington energy efficient products have shown a commitment to the environment by carrying the ENERGY STAR label. With our most recent Green Building Partnership, Pilkington North America will ensure its float glass manufacturing facilities that produce energy efficient products are also operated with concern for the environment.

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Pilkington Optiwhite™ is a range of ultra-clear float low iron glass, which maximises the solar energy transmittance and, therefore, the efficiency of the photovoltaic modules. For more information on our solar glass product range, please read our solar glass literature or stay up-to-date with our latest solar glass news.