Energy Glass Solar™ is a patented, Optically Clear Photovoltaic Window System That Produces Continuous Energy From Sunlight, Diffused, and Ambient Light
Energy Glass Solar™ Qualifies For The Federal 30% Investment Tax Credit.
What Is EnergyGlass™ & How It Works
Energy Glass Solar™™ is a patented, Optically Clear Vertical Building Photovoltaic Window System that produces continuous Energy from Sunlight, Diffused, Ambient Light and Ground Reflectance and has 100% field of vision. The entire surface of the windows is clear, no grids, dots, or lines.
This proprietary Inorganic Nano Technology and Solar Collector does not degrade from IR like typical solar cells do.
DC electricity produced from Energy Glass Solar™ can be inverted and returned to the grid, charge batteries, be wired direct to DC electronics,
and offers a value-added solution for power independence
from the main electrical grid!
Energy Glass Solar™, Almeria Spain.
First photo’s of our grow in Almeria showing that the cherry tomatoes can ripen while the greenhouse is producing electricity provided by the sun and Energy Glass Solar™ electric producing technology.
Advantages Of Energy Glass Solar ™
Takes Up No Additional Space As Do Wind And Solar Panels
Proven Reliability Of Energy Glass Solar™
Successfully Pilot Tested In
The Sears Tower For 8 Years
Energy Glass Solar™ is a Proven Technology, Having Undergone Real World Testing For Close To A Decade Under Some Of The Most Hostile Weather Conditions
Energy Glass Solar™ underwent an 8 year, successful Pilot Test Program in the Sears Tower, America’s second tallest building. During that time our EnergyGlass™ installation withstood brutal Chicago winters and Midwestern spring and summer weather extremes with NO FAILURES.
The test program ended after building ownership changed and is currently owned by the Blackstone Group LP.
ENERGY GLASS SOLAR™ SCIENCE
Energy Glass Solar™ uses inorganic nano particles that are co-infused in a polycarbonate interlayer, which is then laminated between two lites of 1/4″ inch glass. The nano particles redirect components of the light spectrum to the edge of the glass while letting most of the spectrum through. The light that reaches the edge of the glass is collected and sent to our patented edge frame collectors. Because our edge collectors are at the edge of our glass and actually fit inside of the photovoltaic curtain wall framing system, they are protected and do not suffer degradation from IR as typical solar cell installations do.
Energy Glass Solar™ produces 3-4 watts, per sq. ft. at peak, dependent on location, size, orientation, thickness and formula. This can be enhanced to produce additional output. Energy generated can be inverted back to the grid, battery backup or direct to DC equipment! This means a Feed-In-Tariff opportunity could be available, thus generating revenue from your windows and/or reducing your building’s energy consumption.
Energy Glass Solar™ qualifies for the Federal ITC, (Investment Tax Credit), currently at 30%. The 30% ITC covers the glass, labor, frames, installation and staging. There is also a first year accelerated depreciation on the building. Simply put, a $10 million dollar glass installation would be qualified for a minimum of 30% tax credit, reducing the cost by $3 million dollars, bringing the cost down to $7 million dollars. Many states, counties and municipalities have additional credits for those installing solar, bringing the total cost of glass down even further.
DISASTER RESISTANT
Energy Glass Solar™ products and make-ups have the ability to be as varied and diverse as all glass industry monolithic, laminated, insulated and threat resistant glass products while providing the “value add” of generating electricity from light. Our standard types include, Laminated, Insulated, Double Insulated, Triple Insulated and can meet most any need and near any Disaster Resistance specification.
Energy Glass Solar™ can be manufactured to be:
- Fire Resistant
- Bomb Blast Resistant
- Bullet Resistant
- Forced Entry Resistant
- Hurricane and Tornado Resistant
INCENTIVES, CREDITS AND GRANTS
Energy Glass Solar™ is a breakthrough in Energy Generation coupled with a Capital Improvement item that every building has to have – WINDOWS – the Fenestration component of every building now not only can generate energy but as a Vertical Solar Farm is eligible from anywhere 10-15 different Federal grants, Tax credits, subsidies, incentives and LEED Points that can reduce your investment, energy consumption, and generate an ongoing new stream of revenue.
The Installation of Energy Glass Solar™ is exceedingly field friendly and is similar in nature to installation of normal laminated glass. Energy Glass Solar™ can incorporate many types of different glass and makeups inclusive of tints, Low E, insulated, SAFGLAS IR film, reflective, glass ceramic and most other types and makeups.
The benefit of large-scale installation of Energy Glass Solar™ products transforming mid and high rise buildings and greenhouse into vertical solar farms is game changing, as well as usage in residential homes & both commercial and non-commercial vehicles.
Using Energy Glass Solar™, Virtually Any Glass Surface
Large or Small, Can Be Made To Generate Solar Energy:
- Mid & High Rise Office Towers
- Large Housing/Shopping Developments
- Commercial Greenhouses
- Airports & Shopping Malls
- Stadiums, Arena’s & Sports Complexes
- Residential Homes
- Automobiles, Boats…
