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What Glass Does with Solar Energy

There are three parts to the solar energy spectrum: infrared, visible and ultraviolet. Glass consequently responds to these three different types of light in three different ways: by reflecting, absorbing or transmitting it. Tints and coatings can be used to impact that response in order to improve overall glass performance.

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Topics: Low-E Glass, Infographic, Understanding Performance, Environment & Ecology, Science of Glass

Updated on August 12, 2021

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