About EnergyGlass — Standard Performance

EnergyGlass™ is an optically clear vertically installed building integrated photovoltaic glass window system that produces continuous electricity from sunlight, diffused, ambient light and ground reflectance and the only 100% field of vision in the world. 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.

EnergyGlass™ produces 1-2 watts per sq. ft. per hour for 10-12 hours during the day and 2-3 watts at peak dependent on location, size, orientation, thickness and formula. 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 windows and/or reducing a building’s energy consumption.

EnergyGlass™ can incorporate many types of design applications, including tints, low E, insulated, reflective, and glass ceramic. Its use is designed for windows, doors, transoms, sidelights, skylights, and any other design where transparency, protection, and electrical production are mandated. It is in a class by itself, which makes EnergyGlass™ a state of the art, one of a kind technology.

EnergyGlass™ products have a similar installation process; safety and physical characteristic of glass.

EnergyGlass glass products can incorporate and provide any glass make up inclusive of triple light IGU, any architectural color, Low E glass, solar IR Film, Electrochromics and Radiant glass.

General Specification: EnergyGlass

The intent of this specification is to define the product and protocols in place and in conjunction with the electrical generating EnergyGlass. General product description:

EnergyGlass products are fabricated in the USA and constructed from the company’s proprietary interlayer’s. EnergyGlass product consist of one or more plies of our patented structural interlayer, two or more plies of our patented bonding film, glass and / or glass ceramic. EnergyGlass product can be fabricated in custom lengths, widths and thicknesses of standard laminated glass products. The product has the ability to be fabricated as cost efficient electrical producing glass that also has the ability of fabrication as a defense against bullet, bomb blast, forced entry, fire, hurricane, typhoon, tornado, earthquake or any other threat of a man-made or natural origin and generate electricity from light. The product can be fabricated to achieve any desired project specific thermal performance values. EnergyGlass has the unique ability to be (88%) visible light transmittance, generate electricity in a vertical integration, achieve desired specific performance values (keep btu’s in and solar heat gain out) and protect people and property.

EnergyGlass Composition:

  1. Glass thickness: [multiple plies of 6 mm].
  2. Glass type: [ANN, HS, TP, Ceramic].
  3. Glass color: [available architectural colors].
  4. Coatings: [available architectural coatings].
  5. Bonding Film: [Saf-Glas Patented]
  6. Bonding Film Thickness: [multiple plies of 0.25’’]
  7. Bonding Film Color: [Clear].
  8. Proprietary Interlayer Thickness: [0.70’’].
  9. Proprietary Interlayer Color: [Clear].
  10. Total Nominal Thickness available: [12mm through 58 mm]
  11. Minimum weight per sq. ft.: [5.2 lbs.]
  12. Core Interlayer Performance Data:
    • Tensile Strength: 10,400 psi [ASTM D-638]
    • Tensile Modulus: 351,000 psi [ASTM D-638]
    • Flexural Strength: 14,200
    • Flexural Modulus: 351,000 psi [ASTM D-790].
  13. North American Performance Values:
    • Maximum visible Light Transmittance: (88%).
    • Lowest U – Factor: (0.17).
    • Standard solar Heat Gain Coefficient: (0.59).
    • Standard Shading Coefficient: (0.50).
    • Standard STC Rating: (41).
    • Bomb Blast pursuant to GSA Level “D” (3b) low hazard.
    • Handgun and Rifle ballistic resistant.
    • Dade County hurricane approved.
    • FEMA 361 Tornado approved

EnergyGlass has the ability to achieve any glass specified performance value and comply with LEED Certification.

References:

[ASTM International] American Society for Testing and Materials
Applicable ASTM Standards: [C 1036], [C 1048], [C 1172], [C 1349], [C 1376], [C 1464], [E 1300]
[GANA] Glazing Association of North America; [Full manual inclusive of table IV & 01-0300].
[ANSI] American National Standards Institute; [ANSI Z97.1 – 2004].
[ASCE] American Society of Civil Engineering; [ASCE 7-98].
[CPSC] Consumer Product Safety Standard; [16 CFR 1201].
[UL] Underwriters Laboratories; [UL-9 & UL BR Levels 1-8].
[NIJ] National Institute of Justice; [BR Levels 1-4].
[NFPA] National Fire Protection Association; [NFPA 257].

Storage:

1. Stored goods pursuant to GANA and ASTM.
2. Stored goods in a well ventilated shaded area under roof and out of weather.

Operation and Maintenance:

1. EnergyGlass is a passive system and requires the similar care and handling of laminated glass pursuant of stated references stated above.
2. DISCLAIMER AS FOLLOWS:
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