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What is solar glass & why should you choose AGC Glass Europe?

With its SunEwat range of energy-generating glass solutions, AGC Glass Europe is currently the only major glassmaker that offers a complete vision and opaque glass solutions with embedded photovoltaic cells. In addition to generating power, solar glass can also deliver optimal thermal and acoustic comfort for occupants.

What is the difference between glass transparency and power generation per unit area?

The naturally occurring (and fundamental) trade-off between glass transparency and power generation per unit area is approached differently in systems utilising different energy-conversion materials, resulting in a range of power-vs-transparency options, most of which do not result in colour-free visually-clear appearance.

What is solar energy harvesting through PV integration?

In more recent and more novel glass products, solar energy harvesting through PV integration is also featured. Typically, semitransparent and also highly-transparent PV windows are purpose-designed, to include luminescent materials, special microstructures, and customized electric circuitry.

What is AGC solar glass used for?

The AGC solar glass range covers two main applications: Concentrating Solar Power (industrial electricity generation) and Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) (electricity generation) Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) is used to generate clean electricity from the sun, normally at utility scale.

How much energy does a BIPV glazing generate?

1. Depending on its transparency, BIPV glazing has an estimated power of 0.120-0.180 kWp/m2. Based on a southeast facing facade in Brussels that offers a moderate return, the yield should be 650 kWh/kWp per year. Over the course of one year, the facade therefore generates between 78 and 117 kWh (= 0.120 or 0.180 x 650).

Do you need a photovoltaic unit on a rooftop?

As this energy-generating glass is an integrated part of the façade, it is not necessary to install separate traditional photovoltaic units on the rooftop. SunEwat is AGC’s glass-embedded photovoltaic solution, offering architects an efficient and aesthetically pleasing solution for energy-generating facades.