Glass Application in Solar Energy Technology
A standardized model is presented for evaluating the efficiency of spectral converters integrated into PV glass, systematically assessing spectral absorption and
Self-healing solar glass hits highest power and optical efficiency
Chinese scientists develop self-healing solar glass that can generate electricity while remaining transparent.
Self-cleaning glazing products: A state-of-the-art review and
Self-cleaning products from several manufacturers that utilize two different self-cleaning technologies of either photocatalytic hydrophilic or hydrophobic capability are presented.
Fab & application Certification of solar glass
The aim of condensing all assessed optical performance characteristics of a solar glass into a single value has led to the definition of the PV glass efficiency factor ηGLPV:
High-Transparency Clear Glass Windows with Large PV
Fig. 2: Warwick Grove Shopping Centre Atrium (Perth, Australia) built using Clearvue solar windows and a summary of measured solar installation performance (18 multi-oriented solar
Solar Control
In hot conditions or for building with high internal loads, solar control glass is used to minimize solar heat gain. It allows sunlight to pass through a
Understanding Reflected Solar Energy of Glazing Systems in
The solar energy incident on a receiving surface is highly dependent on the orientation of that surface relative to the sun. As the angle between the sun and the receiving surface increases
Solar Control
In hot conditions or for building with high internal loads, solar control glass is used to minimize solar heat gain. It allows sunlight to pass through a window while radiating and reflecting away
Solar radiation glazing factors for window panes, glass structures
Comparison of these solar quantities for different glass fabrications enables one to evaluate and thus select the most appropriate glass material or system for the specific
A review of advanced architectural glazing technologies for solar
Efficient management of solar radiation through architectural glazing is a key strategy for achieving a comfortable indoor environment with minimum energy consumption.
Glass Application in Solar Energy Technology
A standardized model is presented for evaluating the efficiency of spectral converters integrated into PV glass, systematically
Self-healing solar glass hits highest power and
Chinese scientists develop self-healing solar glass that can generate electricity while remaining transparent.
High-Transparency Clear Glass Windows with Large PV Energy
Recent solar window installation examples have been described, together with relevant technical performance characteristics, emphasizing the wide applications potential of