NSG Group and Solaria join forces for PV venture
13th September 2016

NSG Group, the owner of the Pilkington brand, and Solaria, specialist in PV technology, are entering into a collaboration agreement to manufacture and produce (semi) transparent Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) solutions.

The group says it chose to collaborate with Solaria due to the company’s robust BIPV technology and manufacturing processes that combine attractive aesthetics, compelling economics, high energy efficiency and design flexibility.

NSG Group is now extending its product line into BIPV, incorporating Solaria’s PowerView™ technologies as part of an OEM relationship.

Establishing a BIPV supply chain signifies that BIPV is commercially ready for mainstream adaptation, say the companies, and the next level will see BIPV being integrated into IGU and glass products for building facades.

The first Pilkington branded glass products powered by Solaria include architectural glass with unified vision, effective daylighting, glare control, improved thermal performance and energy generation.

This full line of solar solutions will provide architects with BIPV products that can replace traditional glass products to enable developers aim for net zero energy and unlock the power generating potential of buildings.

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