Solar control glass is a hi-tech product developed by the glass industry to allow sunlight to pass through a window or façade while radiating and reflecting away a large degree of the sun’s heat. The indoor space stays bright and much cooler than would be the case if normal glass were used.

Pilkington Activ Suncool™ combines excellent solar control with a range of optical performances to improve the aesthetic appearance, energy efficiency and occupier comfort of a building, as well as self-cleaning properties.

How It Works. Glass manages solar heat radiation by three mechanisms: reflectance, transmittance and absorptance. Reflectance – the proportion of solar radiation reflected back into the atmosphere. Direct transmittance – the proportion of solar radiation transmitted directly through the glass.

The Pilkington Suncool™ Range comprises our highest performing off-line coated, solar control and low-emissivity glass products. Coating technology has revolutionised the design of modern buildings enabling extensive use of glazing which combines functionality with stunning aesthetics.

Ez-Kool™, Sundym™ and Galaxsee™ solar control glass for cars; Solar reflective automotive glazing; Pilkington Solar-E™, clear solar control glass, preventing heat build-up in buildings; The 3R™ clean air process for reducing nitrogen oxide emissions from glass furnaces; Pilkington Activ™ - the world's first self-cleaning glass;

Low-emissivity glass (or low-e glass as it is commonly referred to) is a type of energy-efficient glass designed to prevent heat escaping through your windows to the cold outdoors. Low-e glass such as Pilkington K Glass™ or Pilkington Optitherm™ has an invisible coating which dramatically reduces heat transfer and reflects interior heat ...

Pilkington Activ™ Blue offers medium solar control performance helping to create a cooler internal environment which can be used all year round. Pilkington Activ™ Blue can be used in a variety of commercial and residential applications, including doors, windows, roof-lights and glass facades.

How does solar control glazing work? Glass manages solar heat radiation by three mechanisms: reflectance, transmittance and absorptance. When specifying solar control glazing, the most important parameter to consider is the total solar heat transmittance or g value.

Pilkington Activ SunShade™ is a self-cleaning and medium performance solar control dual coated glass: surface #1 on-line self-cleaning coating with photocatalytic and hydrophilic properties, surface #2 off-line solar control coating, with medium light transmittance and high light reflectance.

The Pilkington Activ™ range of products combines both self-cleaning and solar control properties, helping to keep the glass cleaner and clearer. The ideal glass solution for conservatories and orangeries.