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Saint-Gobain and AGC are joining forces to deploy a world-first, large-scale hybrid electric furnace at Saint-Gobain's Avilés plant in Spain, set to cut CO₂ emissions from flat glass production by around 50%.
Saint-Gobain is strengthening its AI leadership by partnering with Microsoft to accelerate sustainable construction, boost productivity, and support the next generation of low-carbon data centers.
High-Clarity Solarban® 72 Starphire® Glass Helps Transform Pittsburgh International Airport Terminal
Vitro's Solarban® 72 Starphire® glass brings clarity and energy efficiency to Pittsburgh International Airport's new terminal.
An innovative photovoltaic façade project has been developed in the Netherlands, integrating high-performance glass with 5BB monocrystalline technology.
On Chicago's former Finkl Steel site, high-performance Vitro glass helps turn 1229 W. Concord into a daylight-filled, riverfront-facing model for next-generation life sciences design.
How can the energy-intensive glass industry, so far heavily dependent on natural gas, become CO2-neutral by 2045?
For the 14-story Reverb Alton Collection apartment building in Kansas City, Burns & McDonnell chose Solarban® 70 Optiblue® glass to balance daylighting, views, and thermal efficiency with the character of the historic Crossroads Art District.
Gain valuable insights from industry experts at the 2026 FGIA Fall Conference in Calgary, AB, where timely education and practical solutions will take center stage.
In Düsseldorf international decision-makers will encounter innovations, knowledge and concrete solutions for the glass sector
A new Glass for Europe series examines how national regulations integrate the solar factor in buildings.
On 17 July, the European Commission adopted its proposal for the ETS reform. Glass for Europe is currently conducted a detailed assessment of the legislative proposal. The text below is the press release which was sent following the adoption.
NGA calls on representatives from glass fabricators and manufacturers to participate in the PCR guidance development process
Scientific findings proving the positive impacts of natural light on human health are redefining the role of fenestration, a daylighting expert told industry leaders at the FGIA Virtual Summer Summit.
At glasstec 2026 held in Düsseldorf from 20 to 23 October 2026 solutions for current and future challenges in the glass industry will be centrestage once again. The Hot Topics read: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Digital Technologies, Decarbonisation and Circularity.
The world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry has opened the gates!
From 20 March to 12 June, the European Commission organised a public consultation on the energy efficiency framework post-2030.
Articles
Laser technology is rapidly reshaping the future of glass processing, offering a level of precision and innovation that traditional methods can’t match.
This paper explores practical solutions to reduce the high energy consumption of air jet quenching in glass tempering, highlighting existing technologies and opportunities for more efficient and sustainable processing.
Designing glazing for museum daylighting requires balancing art conservation, structural performance, and aesthetics—challenges explored through two sensitive glazing replacement case studies at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Highly efficient building-integrated photovoltaics are entering a new phase, combining strong performance with expanded colour and design freedom.
Reducing energy consumption in glass tempering is no longer optional — and new cooling innovations are making it achievable.
A new study explores how smarter structural design and adhesive optimization in glass-metal façades can significantly cut embodied carbon while maintaining performance and integrity.
At Step Change 2025, in connection with Glass Performance Days 2025, eLstar Dynamics wowed us with their smart glass tech that dynamically shifts from ultra-dark (0.1% transparency!) to crystal clear (up to 70%).
Be it for more privacy at the office, discretion during conferences or an aesthetic styling element in architecture – switchable glass transforms transparent surfaces into opaque walls at the touch of a button.
In this eighth episode, we delve into optimizing energy efficiency in Low-E production.
Mikko Rantala on Glastory: Glass tempering is an energy-hungry process, and not just because of the heat.
Renovating energy-inefficient buildings is vital to meeting the EU’s climate goals, and new research from Slovakia highlights how material choices can make or break a project’s environmental impact.
This paper presents experimental and theoretical studies of heat transfer through single- and double-glazed windows with electrical heating of the internal surfaces.
