Glazing · 8.76–13.52 mm
Glass — indicative fig. M·70
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon Data pending Per-m² sourceCompressive 1000MPa StructuralDesign life 25yr
Multifunctional glazing combining photovoltaic electricity generation with traditional glass properties, available in laminated and insulated glass unit configurations for building integration
01 Physical
Density 2500kg/m³
Specific gravity 2.5
Porosity 0%
Water absorption 0%
Hardness 6.5
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Excellent
pH tolerance 3-11
Surface roughness 0.001µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 40MPa
Compressive strength 1000MPa
Flexural strength 45MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.22
Impact resistance Grade A Safety Glass
Creep resistance Not applicable
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 1W/m·K
Specific heat 840J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 9×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Non-combustible
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 850kgCO2e/m²
Carbon footprint 85
Embodied energy 1200MJ/kg
Recyclability 90%
Recycled content 0%
Renewable content 0%
VOC emissions 0
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 5
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 25
Maintenance interval 12
Warranty period 10
Material cost (range) 800-1500
Material cost (per unit) 1150
Lead time 12-20 weeks
Lifecycle cost 1800
Annual maintenance 15
Market availability Limited - Special order
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Dual function as building envelope and power generator
- Reduces cooling loads through solar control
- Eligible for renewable energy incentives
- 25+ year operational lifespan
- Reduces building carbon footprint
- Architectural flexibility in design
- Weather-resistant laminated construction
Constraints
- High initial capital cost
- Reduced visible light transmission
- Complex electrical integration required
- Limited local manufacturing in Australia
- 12-20 week lead times for custom configurations
- Potential glare from cell reflections
- Lower efficiency than roof-mounted PV
- Requires specialist installation expertise
08 Applications
A1 Commercial building facades
A2 Atrium and skylight systems
A3 Curtain wall integration
A4 Canopy and shading structures
A5 Spandrel panels
A6 Vision glass with partial transparency
A7 Zero-energy building envelopes
A8 Retrofit over-cladding systems
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.