Photovoltaic glass is the energy-generating material that will pay for itself as it decreases your O&M costs. Installations that integrate this innovative technology qualify for important incentives such as tax credits, making them less expensive than those built with conventional low-e glass.

1. PHOTOVOLTAIC GLASS
FOR BUILDINGS
Pic. Amorphous Silicon PV Skylight, 10% transparency. Valladolid, Spain.

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 - ONYX SOLAR, THE GLOBAL LEADER IN PV GLASS
2 - WHAT IS A TRANSPARENT PHOTOVOLTAIC GLASS?
3 - COST INFORMATION & ROI
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ONYX SOLAR:THE GLOBAL LEADER IN PV GLASS FOR BUILDINGS
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TOWARDS ANEW &MORE
SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
GREEN
BUILDING
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PHOTOVOLTAIC GLASS
FOR BUILDINGSENERGY GENERATION PERFECT INTEGRATION SUSTAINABLE

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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
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OUR FACTORY
5,300,000 SqFt+
OF PRODUCTION CAPACITY
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35+INTERNATIONALAWARDS
INTERNATIONAL
QUALITYCERTIFICATIONS
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ISO9001:2015
ISO14001:2015
UL1703&
ULC/ORD-C1703
IEC61215:2005
IEC617302004:1&2
UNE-EN14449:200
UNE-EN356:2001
UNE-EN12600:2003
UNE-ENISO12543-4:2011
Environmental
Management
Quality Management
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WHAT IS A TRANSPARENT
PHOTOVOLTAIC GLASS?
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Photovoltaic (PV) Glass
Architectural glass which besides providing the building
with the same passive properties as a conventional
glazing, it also generates free electricity from the sun.
It is therefore, the only building material available in the
market that provides your building a return on the
investment.
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PV GLASS PROPERTIES
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Decrease in O&M Costs
99% UV
Up to 95% IR
As low as .13 BTU/hFt2*F
VLT on demand
Energy efficiency + aesthetics
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PV Glass works as a
revenue-accelerator
ReductioninHVACsizeandusagethankstotheoptimized
performanceofthePVGlass.
Unlocking Tax Credits and incentives.
Free and clean electricity from the Sun, obtaining a
fixed price for the kWh and protecting the owner
against continuous electricity rate increases.
Positive contribution to the natural environment.
Reduction of building’s Carbon Footprint.
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LESS THAN 1 YEAR
PAYBACK
PV Glass + electrical installation
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WHAT IS THE PV GLASS
MADE OF?
Glass lites
Solar cells
Interlayers
Junction box
Add-ons
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GLASS LITES
There are no special requirements for the glass lites that
compose a photovoltaic glass unit. In fact, glass lites for
PV glass units present the same heat treatments,
characteristics and properties as the traditional,
architectural glass. Dictated by the architect.
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SOLAR CELLS
Solar technology keeps evolving everyday, aiming to improve efficiencies,
lifespan, and even the aesthetics of the technology. The following table shows
severalofthemajorsolartechnologiesavailableinthemarket.
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TYPE OF PV SOLAR CELL PRIMARY MATERIALS EFICIENCY (%)
Thin Film Dad A-Si
Silicon
5-10%
Crystalline Silicon
Monocrystalline 16-20%
Polycrystalline 13-16%
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JUNCTION BOX
Electrical junction boxes are attached to the PV glass unit, either at the
edge of the laminated glass, or in the rear lite of the composition.
Each PV glass is supplied with its own junction box. The junction box can be
bipolar or monopolar. The bipolar is the most commonly used for PV glass.
The monopolar junction box requires two units per module.
The photovoltaic glass units do not require framing system any different from
that of the conventional glass. This allows the adaptability and multi-
functionality as to where and how the PV glass is utilized.
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JUNCTION BOX
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19. By add-ons we refer to other configurations for the photovoltaic glass that,
depending on the performance desired for the project, may be required.
Spacers are a typical add-on to improve the U-value of the PV glass unit;
counting on an double pane unit and considering the coatings applied, the
photovoltaic glass can reach U-values as low as 0.13 BTU/h*Ft2*Fº.
Typical spacer thicknesses are ¼”, ½” and 10/16”, depending on the insulation
required. Air and Argon gas fills are commonly requested.
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Picture on the left
shows a typical
amorphous Silicon
double glazing
configuration, as a
reference.
ADD-ONS
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AMORPHOUS CRYSTALLINE
SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES
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AMORPHOUS
Coating over a layer of flat glass (CVD)
Visual Light Tr: Dark, 10, 20, 30%
Efficiency 5% - 10%
Greater energy production (kWh) at
the same installed power (kWp)
Better behavior under the presence of
shadows / overcast (tilt, orientation)
Low temperature coefficient – performs
well under high temperature
Unobstructed views
Cheaper than crystalline-Si PV Glass
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CRYSTALLINE
Mono and Polycrystalline
5” or 6” solid, square solar cells
Efficiency 15% - 18%
Higher kWp installed per Sqft
Greater nominal power per square feet
(Wp/SqFt)
Produces more electricity under direct
sunlight
Flexibility in functional design - trapezoids
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SIZE, SHAPE
AND COLORS
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100%
Personalized
Glass is personalized to the specific
requirements of each project.
We manufacture the largest photovoltaic
glass in the market (14’ x 7’).
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SIZE, SHAPE AND COLORS
Photovoltaic glass can be normally
manufactured in a variety of sizes.
Amorphous silicon: sizes usually range
from 1245mm x 635 mm (49’’ x 25’’) up to
4000x2000 mm (ca. 14’ x 7’), but glass
can be personalized to the specific
requirements of each project.
Rectangular and irregular shapes
available (the irregular shapes are not
recommended for the amorphous
silicon).
A wide range of colors –up to 1,500-.
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AMORPHOUS Sizes
Transparency
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SIZE, SHAPE AND COLORS
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CRYSTALLINE
Crystalline silicon typical maximum size is of
approximately 4000 mm x 2000 mm (ca. 14’ x
7’), but glass can be personalized to the
specific requirements of each project.
Crystalline silicon glass-on-glass units can also
provide interesting design options through
different shapes. While the rectangular is the
most frequent, trapezoids and non-regular
shapes are also available.
Crystalline silicon is composed of solid
opaque photovoltaic cells that are not
customizable (the cell have standard sizes of
5” and 6”).
The spacing of the cells, however, is
customizable, which is how the transparency
is accomplished with the crystalline units.
Sizes
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APPLICATIONS
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PHOTOVOLTAIC SKYLIGHT
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Pic. Crystalline Silicon PV Skylight, 30% VTL. Novartis HQ, New Jersey
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295 kWp DC. Produces about 320,000 kWh/year. 7’ x 2.5’ glass units
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PHOTOVOLTAIC SKYLIGHT
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Pic. Amorphous Silicon PV Skylight. 20% transparency. ING, Madrid
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PHOTOVOLTAIC SKYLIGHT
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Pic. Amorphous Silicon PV Skylight. 20% transparency. San Anton Market, Madrid
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PHOTOVOLTAIC SKYLIGHT
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Pic. Amorphous Silicon PV Skylight. 10, 20 & 30% VLT + colors. Bejar Market, Salamanca
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PHOTOVOLTAICVENTILATED FAÇADE
Pic Amorphous Silicon PV glass. Combination of different degrees of semi-transparency together with white glass. Spain
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SECONDSKIN FAÇADE
Pic Amorphous Silicon PV glass, 20% transparency. Turkey
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Pic Amorphous Silicon PV glass, 20% transparency. Turkey
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PHOTOVOLTAIC CANOPY
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Pic. Crystalline Silicon PV Skylight. Produces about 34,500kWh yearly. American Airlines Arena, Miami
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PHOTOVOLTAIC CANOPY
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Pic. Crystalline Silicon PV Glass, 172 kWp power capacity. Bart Station, San Francisco.
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PHOTOVOLTAIC CANOPY
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Pic Amorphous Silicon PV Glass, 20% transparency. San Francisco.
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38. Pic.Crystalline Silicon PV Glass, 626Wp/unit. Mohammed VI University, Marrakesh.
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PHOTOVOLTAIC
CANOPY
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PHOTOVOLTAIC CURTAINWALL
Pic. Amorphous Silicon 10% transparency. Double pane glass. Malaga, Spain.
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WALKABLE PV PAVERS
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Pic. Amorphous Silicon, New York
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ANTI-SLIPROOFRAINSCREEN
Crystalline Silicon anti-slip photovoltaic glass. Retail Space in California.
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Other applications:
PVPARKING-LOT,SPANDREL,SHADOW
BOX,GUARDRAILS,FINSANDLOUVERS
PVFURNITURE
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COSTS & ROI
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The only
building
material
that pays
for itself
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COST INFORMATION
The cost of photovoltaic glass varies
depending on:
1.- Total PV Glass SqFt.
2.- PV Glass dimensions.
3.- PV Glass buildup.
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COSTINFORMATION
Prices for the PV Glass can range from $15/Sqft
for 1/4” PV + 1/4” laminated PV glass, up to
$26/Sqft for photovoltaic double glazing units. In
between there is a wide range of options.
Cost of the structural system: photovoltaic glass is
normally frameless.
It is compatible with most commercial
framing/structural systems in the market.
Therefore, there are no extra costs associated to
the framing system.
Cost of the electrical balance system: depends
on the energy management business model
selected (direct consumption, self consumption
with backup, grid connected).
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PHOTOVOLTAIC GLASS PAYS OFF
What is the return on the investment for a traditional glazing?
None.
Photovoltaic glass reduces operation and maintenance costs,
especially associated with HVAC systems . Thermal insulation
improvement.
It generates electricity from the sun.
The return on the investment may vary between each project according to the solar radiation. the
local electricity price and the incentives that it could apply for (federal, state and local levels).
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ESTIMATEDCOSTCOMPONENTS$/SQFTFOR ACURTAINWALL
1 The total cost for a curtain Wall built with Onyx Solar’s glass is $92/sqft. Only 15% higher than a curtain wall
built with conventional low-e glass. The energy production, together with outstanding properties of Onyx
Solar’s glass, guarantee a payback time of just a few months, for this additional investment of $12/sqft.
$ 80/sq.ft.
Curtain wall built with
Conventional
Low-e Glass
$ 92/sq.ft.
Curtain wall built with
Photovoltaic
Low-e Glass
$ 64/sq.ft.
Photovoltaic Curtain
wall after Tax Credit
2 Moreover, any installation that includes Onyx Solar’s photovoltaic glass qualifies for the solar investment
tax credits, than can be claimed on federal corporate income taxes for 30% of the cost of the solar
photovoltaic (PV) system.
3 Therefore a curtain wall using Onyx Solar’s glass has a real cost of just $64/sqft, 20% less expensive than a
system built with a conventional low-e glass, that is not able to generate electricity during the next 30 years
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ESTIMATEDCOSTCOMPONENTS$/SQFTFOR ACURTAINWALL
4 This curtain wall built with Onyx Solar PV glass could also benefit from other incentives at federal, state
and local levels, such as the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MARCS).
$ 80/sq.ft.
Curtain wall built with
Conventional
Low-e Glass
$ 92/sq.ft.
Curtain wall built with
Photovoltaic
Low-e Glass
$ 32/sq.ft.
Photovoltaic Curtain
wall after Tax Credits
Paying less for your curtain wall while cutting your electricity bill is now
possible
5 In states like Hawaii, solar incentives go far beyond. By claiming the 35% Hawaii State Tax Credit, the real
cost of a PV curtain wall goes down to $ 32/SqFt, since it can be claimed in addition to the 30% Federal Tax
Credit, achieving a 65% Tax Credit!
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