Ardagh to power US glass plant with solar energy
The nearly 13-Megawatt DC solar field will soon supply clean energy to AGP''s glass manufacturing plant in Madera. This will account
The average energy payback time of our glass is under two years, meaning that the glass needs approximately two years of power production to offset the amount of energy used in its fabrication. This leaves over 28 years of clean energy production, contributing to the achievement of carbon-neutral and carbon-negative buildings.
The AGC solar glass range covers two main applications: Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) (electricity generation) and Concentrating Solar Power (industrial electricity generation). BIPV glazing has a dual role: it is part of the outer structure of the building, while at the same time generating electricity using photovoltaic energy.
Photovoltaic glass not only offsets conventional building material costs but also provides a tangible return on investment through energy generation. With an average payback time of 4 years and yearly ROIs of up to 20%, it stands as a sound economic choice.
EXPLORE The Solarvolt BIPV glass system replaces traditional façade cladding materials and enhances commercial building exteriors by providing sunshading, overhead glazing, CO2-free power generation and more.
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