Solar Glass and Solar Technologies. Solar energy panels offer alternative solutions to a range of energy requirements, from small scale domestic applications to large scale solar power stations, from cloudy northern rooftops to hot sunny deserts.

Glass is an integral and important element of solar modules, used to convert solar energy into electricity. In traditional photovoltaics, the solar cells may be encapsulated using toughened high-transmission glass, which protects the cells from the elements.

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.

Low iron NSG TEC™ Sodium Block is used as substrate for solar mirrors in concentrated solar power applications. The sodium barrier layer offers improved product shelf-life and durability and can offer solar mirror manufacturers improved stability.

Solar Energy Thermal Insulation Improves the energy efficiency of domestic or commercial buildings whilst enabling the extensive use of glass and the benefit of passive solar gain.

The Pilkington Sun Angle Calculator. This handy tool provides a relatively simple method of determining solar geometry variables for architectural design, such as designing shading devices or locating the position of the sun relative to a particular latitude and time.

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.

NSG Group makes major investment in its Laurinburg plant. NSG Group is rebuilding one of its furnaces at its float glass plant in Laurinburg, North Carolina. The project started on March 10, 2021 and is expected to be completed in late June 2021.

Pilkington Solar-E™ Plus range offers wide range of benefits: Good solar control performance with low-emissivity, reducing the need for heating and cooling the building. Medium light transmittance and low light reflectance for undistorted, natural views.

Sun Management Calculator. Welcome to the Pilkington Interactive Window Energy Calculator! Pilkington North America brings you a range of energy-saving glass products. Use this calculator to see how these products compare with standard residential window materials: Pilkington Solar-E ™ Glass. Pilkington Energy Advantage ™ - Low-E Glass.