Solar control glass is designed to reflect and absorb solar energy, maintaining a consistent indoor temperature and reducing the need for air conditioning. This advanced glazing solution helps minimise heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter, making your property more energy-efficient. Solar control glass also blocks harmful UV rays, protecting your furnishings and interiors from fading. Ideal for windows, skylights, and facades, solar control glass provides optimal light and heat management, ensuring a comfortable and sustainable indoor environment year-round.

Solar control glass is manufactured using advanced glazing technologies that modify how the glass interacts with sunlight—specifically its ability to reflect, absorb, and transmit solar energy. The process typically begins with high-quality float glass, which is then enhanced with one or more treatments. These may include the addition of metal oxides during manufacturing to create body-tinted glass or the application of thin reflective or Low-Emissivity (Low-E) coatings via pyrolytic (hard coat) or magnetron sputtering (soft coat) techniques. These coatings are engineered to reflect a significant portion of infrared (heat) and ultraviolet (UV) radiation while still allowing natural visible light to pass through. Most solar control glass is incorporated into Insulated Glass Units (IGUs), where these coatings are applied to specific interior surfaces (typically surface #2 or #3) to optimise performance and protect them from environmental wear. The result is a glazing product that not only reduces heat gain but also improves insulation, glare control, and occupant comfort.

Solar control glass is widely used across both residential and commercial construction, particularly in buildings with large glazed areas or those exposed to high levels of solar radiation. Common applications include windows, facades, curtain wall systems, skylights, atriums, and conservatories, where balancing natural daylight with thermal comfort is crucial. In modern architecture, it enables the use of expansive glass without compromising on energy efficiency or occupant well-being. Solar control glass is also used in automotive glazing (e.g., windshields, sunroofs) to reduce cabin heat and protect interiors from UV damage. In commercial environments such as office buildings, retail centres, and hospitality venues, it plays a key role in reducing cooling loads, preserving interior furnishings, and enhancing aesthetic appeal. By mitigating overheating, reducing glare, and improving thermal insulation, solar control glass is a vital component in achieving both architectural design goals and sustainable building performance.