10% Light Transmission Solar Glass
10% Light Transmission Solar Glass
Semi-transparent photovoltaic glass — generates electricity from sunlight while allowing 10% light transmission. For shaded façades, atria, canopies, and BIPV (Building-Integrated Photovoltaic) installations where reduced glare is required.
Trent Glass 10% Light Transmission Solar Glass is photovoltaic glass that generates electrical power from sunlight while transmitting approximately 10% of visible light through the panel. The lower transmission level maximises power output and dramatically cuts solar gain — suited to south-facing façades, sun-shading canopies and atrium roofs where glare control is a priority.
Key Features
- Thin-film silicon photovoltaic cells laminated between two glass plies
- Power output: approximately 60–80 W/m² (peak)
- Light transmission: ~10% (significant glare reduction)
- Toughened safety glass to BS EN 12150 with laminated PV interlayer
- Connections concealed in frame perimeter — clean architectural appearance
- Compatible with grid-tie inverters or battery storage systems
Ideal Applications
- South-facing curtain walls and façades (solar gain reduction + power)
- Atrium and skylight glazing
- Solar canopies, car parks and walkway covers
- Bus stops, transport-interchange shelters
- Greenhouse and conservatory roofs (semi-shaded growing)
- BIPV pilot projects and demonstrator buildings
- Office and commercial roof-light replacements
Technical Specifications
- Glass build-up: 6 mm toughened + PV interlayer + 6 mm toughened (laminated total ~13 mm)
- Power output: ~60–80 W/m² at STC
- Visible light transmission: ~10%
- Conversion efficiency: ~6–8%
- Maximum panel size: 1700 × 3000 mm
- Output: DC, junction box on the panel edge
- Compliance: BS EN 12150, BS EN 14449; IEC 61215 (PV); CE / UKCA marked
- Lead time: 8–10 weeks from sign-off