Khartoum light-transmitting series solar power generation glass attenuation rate

What is the difference between glass transparency and power generation per unit area?

The naturally occurring (and fundamental) trade-off between glass transparency and power generation per unit area is approached differently in systems utilising different energy-conversion materials, resulting in a range of power-vs-transparency options, most of which do not result in colour-free visually-clear appearance.

What is the transmittance of a single clear glass?

The transmittance of a single clear glass in the visible range (380–780 nm) is approximately 90%, as illustrated in Fig. 1 (b). Traditional windows with both high SHGC and visible light transmittance (τvis) are often the reasons for overheating and glare issues (Tällberg et al., 2019).

What is solar heat gain & visible light transmission?

Among the functionalities offered by windows, solar heat gain and visible light transmission represent two vital factors in the energy and environmental performance of buildings. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) is a measure of how much solar energy passes through a window, expressed by a ratio in the range of 0 to 1.

Can semi-transparent solar cells save energy in office buildings?

Energy savings of office buildings by the use of semi-transparent solar cells for windows. Renewable Energy, 30, 281–304. Mizuntani, M., Satoh, K., & Kamigaito, M. (2011). Degradable poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) with tunable thermosensitivity by simultaneous chain-and step-growth radical polymerization. Macromolecules, 44, 2382–2386.