The possible applications of glass in environmentally sustainable technologies, the latest news in the use of warm edge technologies, the most innovative applications in architecture, and the potential development of photovoltaic glass, were the main topics of discussion at the “Glass and Energy Savings” conference organized by Vitrum Energy. The conference was held on Thursday, 29 October in the “Sagittarius” Room – Fiera Milano - Rho Conference Center and provided an opportunity to examine the latest solutions designed by universities and companies in the industry.
‘Let the Sunshine in! - "Creating Added Value by Maintaining the Light Transmission of Solar Panels and Architectural Glazing" ’is the title of the paper presented by Chris May from Ritec International Limited, London. full story»
Interesting facts
The glass industry in Italy and Europe: a survey This article intends to give a general overview of the glass sector. It analyses the Italian and European situation in terms of production, imports, exports, number of employees, number of enterprises, etc. Its aim is to assess trends within the industry and to attempt to foresee the future of the sector. Moreover, the conclusion of the article provides a roadmap for the sectors and the challenges that the glass industry has to face in the future. By Nicola Favaro; Stazione Sperimentale del Vetro, Murano - Venezia e Frédéric Van Houte; CPIV, Brussels - Belgium.
Technology
Relying on glass as a component material for CPV system After years of research, concentrating photovoltaics (CPV) technology is gearing up to achieve what has been promised over the years.
For a technology that only exploits normal direct solar irradiation, the challenge has been to move it out of the research phase and prove its worth. Benefits of concentrating are related to cost, and also manufacturability and reliability.
By Hriday Malik.
Fives Stein is currently implementing 5 major contracts for new float glass plants
Fives Stein is a group of thermal engineering companies operating worldwide for the steel and glass manufacturing industries. With a recognized position of high-end equipment supplier for various segments of the glass industry, the group is currently implementing 5 major contracts for new float glass plants, which are in different phases of their completion. full story»
