Rapid Innovation Development of Energy-Generating Windows for Zero- and Negative-Carbon Emission Buildings

The purpose of this agreement was to fund the development and demonstration of pilot-size energy-generating windows using all pilot production manufacturing methods. In this project, the project team fabricated and demonstrated energy-generating windows using all manufacturing methods and processes necessary for pilot production. Specifically, techniques required for pilot production that are not currently employed at a bench scale were demonstrated. This included glass handling and transportation techniques during the coating processes that are fully applicable to large-area, full-scale glass. In addition, techniques that will allow easier fit and less disruption when introducing this technology into the window manufacturing industry and market were also demonstrated. The results of this project significantly reduced remaining scale-up risk and enables pilot production and then full production.