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.

It is also characterized by high solar heat gain, which means that as well as retaining heating warmth in a room, it allows high level of solar energy to enter, for warmer and brighter interiors, and reduced heating and lighting costs.

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.

They are ideal for large scale solar farms, as well as Building Integrated Photovoltaic applications (BIPV). They benefit from generating consistent power, not only at elevated temperatures, but also on cloudy, overcast days and at low sun angles.

This range of low-iron glass products is suitable for use in thin film photovoltaics, crystalline silicon photovoltaics, concentrated solar power technology, solar thermal collectors and solar mirrors.

A handy interactive tool for calculating the most common glazing combinations you can think of, and even generate an outline spec for each, ready to incorporate into your project specifications. The Pilkington Thermal Stress Calculator.

Called the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), it compares the total energy which passes through a glass or glass combination with the amount of solar energy shining on the glass.

Reduces solar heat gain and offers high levels of natural light to provide comfortable and pleasant environments in which to live and work.

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. Available in a range of colors (Clear and EverGreen).

The Pilkington Sun Management System explains what you should know about glass and energy