Glass > Solar energy characteristics
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Principles
The determination of the total solar energy transmittance (solar factor, g-value) of translucent glazings should be carried out in accordance with EN 410, or if relevant, with EN 13363-1 or EN 13363-2.
The values calculated are those at normal incidence of radiation and do not take into account the angular dependence of transmission or reflectance of materials.
The calculation includes any shading device within the IGU, ie louvres and blinds. Shading devices such as brise soleil are excluded.
Standards
| EN 410 | Glass in building – Determination of luminous and solar characteristics of glazing |
| EN 13633-1 | Solar protection devices combined with glazing – Calculation of solar and light transmittance – Part 1: Simplified method |
| EN 13633-2 | Solar protection devices combined with glazing – Calculation of total solar energy transmittance and light transmittance – Part 2: Detailed calculation method |
Method of test
There is no method of test. Classification is on the basis of calculation.
Classification
There is no classification for the radiation properties of the curtain wall. The Product Standard requires the total solar energy transmission to be declared.
CE Marking
The Regulations limit solar gains during the summer and this is demonstrated by taking the solar gains through the glazing aggregated over the period from April to September inclusive and comparing the result to a reference glazing system. The allowable use of No Performance Determined (npd) is as follows:
| Location | npd allowed |
| England and Wales | No |
| Scotland | No |
| Northern Ireland | No |