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Solar control and shading with ASI® Glass

Minimize heat gain in summer

Comparison of different glazing and shading systems with ASI® THRU double
glazed units
GLAZING

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
(g-value)
Single glass pane

~80%

Double glazed, uncoated

~80%

Double glazed unit with solar control coating

30 - 70%

ASI THRU® double glazed unit

10%

SHADING SYSTEMS
External Venetian blind (white)*

12%

External fabric canopy*

9%

Internal roller blind (white)*

40%



*at values in combination with double glazed windows with a SHGC =61% and
a U-value of 1.4W/m2K (0.24 Btu/hr ft2F)


Building insulation with ASI® Glass

Minimize thermal losses in the winter

Comparison of the heat transmittance of different glazing types with ASI THRU double
glazed units
U-Value (EN673) American Standard
Single glass pane or laminated glass 5-6 W/m² K 0.88-1.1 Btu/hr ft² F
Double glazed unit without low-e coating 2.7 W/m² K 0.48 Btu/hr ft² F
Double glazed unit with low-e coating 1.2 W/m² K 0.21-0.23 Btu/hr ft² F
ASI THRU® double glazed unit 1.2 W/m² K 0.21 Btu/hr ft² F


The ASI® Solar Cell Technology- optimized for building integration
  • Converts sunlight directly into electronic power
  • Thin film coating less than 1 micron thick
  • The solar cells are 99% silicon and free from cadmium and other heavy metals
    • Design options with ASI® Glass

    Integrated solar modules from Transparent to Opaque
    • ASI THRU is a semi-transparent module with a see-through effect.
      Available in laminated form or double glazed units.
    • ASI OPAK is the technology for homogeneous facade surfaces, where no vision is required.
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    SCHOTT North America, Inc.
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    555 Taxter Road
    Elmsford, NY 10523
    USA
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