Glass factory transformed into photovoltaic factory

Completed in 2019 in Jiaxing, China. Images by wen studio, Jianzhi-Arch Photography, Arch-Exist. For some time, under the guidance of the traditional economic growth model, new industrial cities ... Completed in 2019 in Jiaxing, China. Images by wen studio, Jianzhi-Arch Photography, Arch-Exist. For some time, under the guidance of the traditional economic growth model, new industrial cities ...

Will photovoltaic cells be made in Japan?

The photovoltaic cells will be manufactured in Japan and the glass will be manufactured with cooperation from local partners. I hope that we can spread our photovoltaic power generation glass to many countries.” Advanced glass developed in Japan may come to change the windows and walls of the world.

What is power generating glass?

Power-generating glass has low reflectivity and does not cause light pollution. It can be used not only in large-scale solar power plants but also as a replacement for traditional building materials in various buildings, providing clean energy from the sun.

Who invented photovoltaic cells?

Kaneka began basic research on photovoltaic cells in the 1980s and developed a variety of photovoltaic cells, including thin film silicon solar cells coated with extremely thin silicon-film on glass and cells that are integrated into roof tiles.

How does glass generate electricity?

The ability of glass to generate electricity primarily relies on a 4-micrometer-thick layer of cadmium telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic film placed in the middle. CdTe is considered one of the materials with the highest theoretical conversion efficiency. More than 90% of visible light absorption can be achieved with 1 µm CdTe.

What time does power generation glass generate electricity?

The entire roof of the factory building is designed in a zigzag and wave shape, and power generation glass is used to construct the three south-facing roofs. According to the data from the smart energy management system, the power generation glass starts to generate electricity at 6:40 a.m. and continues to generate electricity until 7:30 p.m.

How much does power generating glass cost?

According to Pan Jingong, the company's power-generating glass costs about 1,000 yuan per square meter. An average household typically requires about 5 square meters, meaning it would take around 8-10 years to break even.

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