Solar anti-glare glass

What is anti glare coating?

Anti-glare coatings are designed to diffuse reflected light, spreading it across multiple angles so it’s less intense and disruptive. Instead of a thin film, AG coating is often achieved through micro-texturing of the glass surface or by applying a diffusive film. This gives the module a matte finish.

What is a planar glass cover?

Planar glass cover creates optical reflection loss and glare, which is harmful to energy efficiency and effective operation of PV modules, especially at larger angles of incidence (AOIs). Textured surfaces can reduce reflections and glare intensity.

What are anti-glare and anti-reflective coatings?

When we talk about maximizing solar panel efficiency and minimizing impact on the surrounding environment, the conversation often turns to coatings—specifically anti-glare and anti-reflective coatings. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they serve very different purposes.

Are solar cover glass coatings multifunctional?

Anti-soiling is the most common property in addition to anti-reflection, and coatings for solar panels should be multifunctional, with other properties such as photoactivity, self-healing, and anti-microbial properties under investigation. Mozumder et al. offers a detailed review of multifunctionality for solar cover glass coatings. 5.