Specialized glass for photovoltaic panels

What type of glass is used in solar panels?

The type of solar glass directly influences the amount of solar radiation that is being transmitted. To ensure high solar energy transmittance, glass with low iron oxide is typically used in solar panel manufacturing. Solar panels are made of tempered glass, which is sometimes called toughened glass.

What are solar glass products?

Available with added functionalities, such as transparent conductive coatings or anti-reflective coatings, our solar glass products not only offer durable transparent protection to solar panels, but also become a functional component of solar modules. For more information on our solar glass product range, please read our solar glass literature.

Why is solar glass a good choice?

Glass is a durable, highly transparent material making it an obvious choice for solar energy applications. Our extra clear solar glass offers superior solar energy transmittance and is stable under solar radiation. It also survives harsh environmental conditions and protects the sensitive components of solar modules from water and humidity ingress.

Which float glass is best for solar energy conversion?

Glass for maximising solar energy conversion. Pilkington Optiwhite™ is a range of extra clear low-iron float glass products with very high solar transmittance, offering improved solar energy conversion and consistent performances.

What is Targray solar glass?

Targray supplies solar PV glass materials engineered to enhance the conversion efficiency and power output of solar photovoltaic panels. Our product portfolio features tempered, ultra-clear solar glass solutions with anti-reflective coating that diminishes reflectivity and improves light transmission.

What are ultra-clear patterned solar PV glass solutions?

Ultra-clear, patterned solar PV glass solutions engineered to help maximize light transmission while minimizing absorption and reflectivity – characteristics which contribute to improving overall conversion efficiency in solar cells.