Global Energy Solutions

Standing behind excellence in your solar energy solutions is a company committed to providing you with glass innovation. Guardian Industries has been manufacturing high-quality glass solutions for more than 75 years, with a comprehensive product line that includes glass, mirrors and coatings for solar energy applications. Guardian operates state of the art manufacturing centers around the world, so we are well positioned to provide your glass, mirror and coating needs.

Products/Applications

Guardian’s EcoGuard Glass products provide superior performance for solar energy systems. Our wide array of offerings include:

EcoGuard Float, a low-iron, float glass designed to maximize solar energy transmission. EcoGuard Float offers optimal energy and light transmission for photovoltaic energy systems, Concentrating Solar Power mirrors, concentrating photovoltaic systems, solar thermal applications and more.

EcoGuard Pattern, a low-iron annealed or tempered pattern glass designed to maximize solar energy transmission and enhance photovoltaic module performance. EcoGuard Pattern is used in photovoltaic energy systems, solar thermal collectors, greenhouses, lighting and other applications requiring high solar transmission.

EcoGuard Mo is Molybdenum coated glass designed to optimize the conductive characteristics of photovoltaic systems that use copper indium sulfide (CIS) and copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) solar cells and is available in several different glass thicknesses and levels of conductivity.

EcoGuard Solar Boost Laminated and Monolithic parabolic mirrors utilize Guardian’s highest performing solar glass, EcoGuard Float, to provide best in class solar reflectivity and enhanced durability. Designed specifically for CSP parabolic trough systems with industry leading performance specifications.

EcoGuard Solar Boost Laminated and Monolithic concentrating flat mirrors also utilize EcoGuard Float, to provide industry leading reflectivity and durability. Designed specifically for concentrating solar thermal applications.

We think like you think

Guardian Industries is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of advanced glass products, with locations around the world. Solar energy glass products are an important part of our commitment to environmentally protective products, processes and services. Solar industry manufacturers who choose Guardian solutions will find that they are in good company. Architects use our products for energy-efficient building designs that control the sun and achieve LEED certification. Builders use our insulation products and our high-performing low-E and UV protection glass to construct green homes. For more than 75 years, Guardian has thought like you think, and we will remain committed to you for the years ahead.

For inquiries or more information, please e-mail us at solarglass@guardian.com