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Mitrex Solar Glass Options
Mitrex Solar Glass was developed with design in mind—ensuring that architects never have to choose between sustainability and aesthetics.
Mitrex Solar Glass optimizes design and functionality by bringing people closer to the natural world while serving an additional purpose— energy generation. Mitrex Solar Glass can be used in place of regular glass without compromising on aesthetics or performance in various applications.
Mitrex photovoltaic (PV) glass uses high-output monocrystalline silicon or thin-film technology, offering various transparency, design, and colour options. The glass consists of two layers of heat-tempered, laminated, low iron glass surrounding integrated solar cells. For insulated glass units (IGUs), the interior glass of Mitrex systems can be low iron, low-E, or regular glass. Our high-quality materials coupled with a 25-year product and performance warranty guarantee durable, long-lasting solar glass for years to come.
Design Freedom
Opaque Solar Modules
Mitrex offers opaque solar glass in solid colours or patterned options. This solar technology is suitable for spandrel panels on high-rise facades and seamlessly generates energy while matching the structure’s aesthetics.
Composition: Monocrystalline solar technology and laminated, low iron, tempered glass
Available In:
- Glass-glass for laminated glass applications starting from 6.5mm thickness or insulated glass units (IGUs) available in a variety of sizes, thicknesses, and glass options
- Glass-opaque back sheet units where a single layer of laminated glass can be utilized
Applications: Spandrel panels, facades, balcony railings, and more
Benefits: Design options—available in unlimited colours and patterns
Power Output: Up to 195W/SQM
Design Freedom
Semi-Opaque Solar Modules
Architects can benefit from our semi-opaque glass that allows light transmittance while generating energy. The space between the solar cells can be increased or decreased to alter visibility and enhance aesthetics.
Composition: Monocrystalline solar technology and laminated, low iron, tempered glass
Available In:
- Glass-glass for laminated glass applications starting from 6.5mm thickness or insulated glass units (IGUs) available in a variety of sizes, thicknesses, and glass options
- Glass-transparent back sheet units where a single layer of laminated glass can be utilized (i.e. greenhouses)
Applications: Fenestrations, windows, balcony railings, and more
Power Output: Up to 160W/SQM
Design Freedom
Transparent Solar Modules
Mitrex transparent glass uses thin-film technology to achieve a see-through, seamless glass. The glass transparency level can be customized depending on the architectural designs.
Composition: Thin-film solar technology and laminated, low iron, tempered glass
Available In:
- Glass-glass for laminated glass applications starting from 6.5mm thickness or insulated glass units (IGUs) available in a variety of sizes, thicknesses, and glass options
Applications: Fenestrations, windows, balcony railings, and more
Power Output: Up to 110W/SQM
Unlimited Applications
Generate Energy on Every Surface
Mitrex Solar Glass is suitable for facades, windows, balcony railings, spandrel panels on high-rises, acoustic noise barriers, and more – allowing for energy generation on every sun-touched surface.
Working with your manufacturer of choice, Mitrex will supply the Solar Glass to suit the aesthetic needs of your project. The Solar Glass ranges from fully transparent glass to translucent and transitional, depending on the building’s design. This technology can be integrated into any structure, allowing energy to be produced without relying on grid power.
Mitrex has designed Solar Glass to meet any design or system requirement regardless of the application. Mitrex Solar Glass can be incorporated into curtainwalls, window walls, punch windows, picture windows, hung windows, skylights, and more. Mitrex systems can be tailored to fit any application while ensuring beauty and functionality.
Fabrication
Advanced Manufacturing
Mitrex products are proudly made in Canada in a custom-built factory. Our facility allows us to produce thousands of SQFT per day reliably and consistently. The Mitrex manufacturing facility is optimized for maximum efficiency and environmental mindfulness, ensuring a low carbon embodiment with each panel we produce.
The Mitrex facility guarantees safe, durable, and high-quality materials that maximize the energy generation of our Solar Glass.
Testing
Safety-Tested, Durable Glass Solutions
Our product testing and certifications are above and beyond the minimums required by building and PV codes. Every glass panel made in our facility is rigorously tested to ensure performance and safety standards are exceeded. For example, ASTM C1048 and ANSI Z97.1 ensure our Solar Glass modules are durable and strong against high-impact testing. Mitrex utilizes high-quality tempered, low iron, laminated glass to ensure that our products exceed safety standards.
Purchasing
Revenue-Generating Solar Glass
Mitrex typically offers supply-only solar glass to be utilized in various applications. Available in laminated glass or insulated glass units (IGUs), Mitrex Solar Glass is a versatile, cost-effective option as the energy produced supplements power requirements and reduces energy costs. For qualifying projects, Mitrex even offers an economical purchase option that is competitively priced and generates revenue for building owners. We will work with your manufacturer of choice to ensure Mitrex Solar Glass is seamlessly incorporated into your project.
Which One Works Better For Your Project?
Supply Only
Supply only of Solar Glass, including panel-to-panel wiring connections and junction box, resulting in a high return on investment and a short payback period.
MPA
Mitrex Power Agreement
– 30-Year contract where Mitrex owns electricity generated and sells it back to the building at a lower rate than the electricity from the grid.
– Includes Mitrex turnkey services such as system management, with an infinite return on investment!
* Only for qualifying projects.
25-Year Warranty
Industry-Leading Warranty
The Mitrex warranty ensures the product hardware will last for 25 years and guarantees that after 25 years, the minimum efficiency will be no less than 80% of the original energy generation—ensuring beauty and efficiency for the lifetime of the building envelope.
Energy Generating Solar Glass Solutions
Mitrex Solar Glass systems are designed to replace traditional, non-solar glass in every application. The goal of Mitrex is to integrate solar technology into every material that has access to sunlight. This will reduce global carbon emissions and allow owners to passively generate revenue and supplement their energy generation with renewable power. The integration of solar energy transforms single-purpose building materials into multi-purpose materials and changes how we see our structures.
