Cadmium Telluride Power Glass

Product Introduction

Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) Power Glass is a cutting-edge photovoltaic glass technology that integrates thin-film solar cells into architectural glass. Utilizing cadmium telluride as the primary semiconductor material, this glass transforms sunlight into clean electricity while maintaining the look and function of conventional glass. CdTe Power Glass is ideal for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), curtain walls, skylights, and other applications where energy generation, transparency, and design meet.

Product Features

Thin-Film Solar Technology: Uses cadmium telluride, a highly efficient and cost-effective semiconductor, to convert solar energy into electricity.

Lightweight & Flexible: Thinner and lighter than traditional silicon-based panels, allowing for versatile architectural integration.

Semi-Transparent Options: Available in varying degrees of light transmission for use in facades, windows, or overhead glazing.

Low Light Performance: Performs well in diffuse light, cloudy weather, and high-temperature environments.

Eco-Conscious Manufacturing: Requires less raw material and energy to produce than crystalline silicon panels.

Product Details

Material: Glass substrate with CdTe thin-film photovoltaic layer

Efficiency: Module efficiency ranges from 12% to 18%, depending on configuration and application

Transparency Levels: Customizable from 10% to 50% visible light transmission

Standard Sizes: Modular panels from 1.2m x 0.6m to 2m x 1m (custom sizes available)

Color Options: Neutral grey, bronze, and custom tints for architectural harmony

Durability: Rated for 25+ years of performance with protective coatings and sealing

Product Advantages

High Energy Yield: Better performance in partial shade and non-optimal angles compared to traditional PV glass

Design Integration: Offers architects flexibility in aesthetics without compromising solar output

Cost-Effective: Low production and installation costs due to simpler manufacturing processes

Environmentally Friendly: Lower carbon footprint and fewer emissions during production

Certified Safety: Meets international standards for fire resistance, impact safety, and electrical insulation

FAQ

Q1: What makes CdTe different from traditional solar glass?

A: CdTe glass uses a thin-film semiconductor that performs better in low light and high heat, and is more cost-effective to produce than crystalline silicon.

Q2: Is CdTe Power Glass safe for buildings?

A: Yes. CdTe glass modules are fully encapsulated, tested for structural integrity, and certified to meet global safety standards.

Q3: Can this glass generate electricity while allowing light to pass through?

A: Yes. Semi-transparent options provide both daylighting and power generation, ideal for facades and skylights.

Q4: Is it suitable for all climates?

A: Absolutely. CdTe performs well in hot, humid, and cloudy environments, making it ideal for a wide range of regions.

Q5: How long does CdTe Power Glass last?

A: Typically over 25 years, with minimal degradation in performance.