Introducing the First Transparent Photovoltaic Glass Unit (PVGU)

Skylight View
Pythagoras Solar’s Photovoltaic Glass Unit (PVGU) – or more simply, solar window – uses optical technology, high-efficiency silicon, and advanced materials to provide the industry’s highest transparency and highest density PV power generation in a standard double-pane window form factor, known in the industry as an insulating glass unit (IGU). The PVGU leverages the modularity and ease of installation of the IGU; it is designed to meet advanced building codes and standards, can be optimized for a variety of uses and is expected to be eligible for incentives due to its energy and environmental benefits.

The first products are designed for curtain wall and skylight applications and can be optimized for elevation, location, and climate zone. The combination of energy savings and energy generation provided by the PVGU allows the product to pay for itself in less than five years. Future products include colored roof tiles and spandrels.