ClearVue Technologies has reported progress in its solar-integrated glass technology with the development of a next-generation product designed to deliver improved performance while reducing manufacturing costs.
The Perth-based company said its Gen3 Solar Vision Glass prototypes, developed over the past year, have been successfully trial manufactured and independently validated by the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS).
According to ClearVue, the new glass delivers more than a 66 per cent increase in energy output per square metre compared to its previous generation while reducing complexity and cost in production.
Independent testing confirmed the glass now generates over 50 watts per square metre, a result ClearVue described as a breakthrough in the commercialisation of solar building materials.
“We are excited about the breakthroughs achieved by our ClearVue Gen3 Solar Vision Glass and the results of the SERIS testing demonstrating significant performance improvements,” ClearVue Managing Director and CEO Douglas Hunt said.
The company highlighted that advances in manufacturing were central to the achievement. Processing times for double-glazed units have been cut by more than half, from about five minutes to two minutes, enabling production at lower cost and greater scale.
The re-engineered design also reduces required components from 17 to just seven, minimising silicon waste and removing the use of aluminium, which ClearVue said lowers embedded carbon.
Hunt said the company’s team had been focused on making the technology easier and more efficient to manufacture.
“We advanced product performance, streamlined componentry, enhanced solar technologies, and improved customisability and manufacturability. The dedication and expertise of our operations, engineering, and R&D leaders have delivered significant innovations in our building façade solutions,” he said.
The glass can be manufactured in single, double or triple glazing and is compatible with LandVac Vacuum Glass, giving it flexibility in global markets.
ClearVue said the product can be tailored to a wide range of glass thicknesses and coatings, while retaining industry-standard façade aesthetics and meeting performance requirements, including typhoon ratings.
The company said its improved manufacturing processes and engineering also reduce payback periods for its integrated façade systems.
In Hong Kong, for example, ClearVue noted the payback period is expected to fall to 4.1 years before subsidies, or 2.1 years when government feed-in tariffs are applied.
Hunt added that the validation and trial manufacturing results mark a turning point for the company’s ability to scale production.
“Independent validation from SERIS confirms that ClearVue Gen3 Solar Vision Glass offers higher energy generation. Trial manufacturing has proven faster and lower-cost production due to streamlined engineering. These advancements will help our customers offset more of their building operational energy use while further shortening payback periods,” he said.
ClearVue expects certification testing to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025, with completion expected in around six months. However, as the core technologies were already certified in earlier versions, the company said Gen3 products are now available to be quoted for upcoming commercial projects.
“ClearVue continues to deliver innovative, high-performance solar glass solutions for both commercial and residential applications,” Hunt said.
“The full line of integrated solar façade solutions seamlessly integrates clean energy generation with world-class architectural design. We continue our mission to remove the barriers to deployment and enhance the value proposition for our products.”
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